The fountains, pavilions and even the layout are reminiscent of the imposing structure of Versailles. “This was actually built for Peter the Great, and while it has changed over the years, what remains intact is its elegance”. Gennadi has his way with words, and I won’t dispute this claim of his for what has really caught my attention is the nearby Summer Palace, an unassuming edifice of two storeys built for Peter, the rooms of which have authentic early 18th century furnishings. I could have stayed on this quixotic fairytale land, but for the fact that time, tide and Gennadi wait for no one.
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Tuesday, December 05, 2006
This was actually built for Peter the Great, and while it has changed over the years, what remains intact is its elegance
