Welcome to the Juke capital of the world. Here a Juke, there a Juke, everywhere a Juke Juke.
St. Petersburg has no houses. There are only apartment buildings for 5 million people with a height restriction of lower than the winter palace. (The Hermitage). It makes for a very distinctive skyline. Along the many canals the Tzar decreed that only palaces could be built. Quite stunning.
I've toured four palaces. My favorite is Catherine's Summer Palace in Pushkin. After being completely destroyed by Nazi bombing, it is being lovingly restored. There is an original painting
of Peter the Great astride a magnificent horse. He has a perfect riding position (heels down) and using a double bridle. The original tunic and boots; as depicted in the picture, are on display. The workmanship is spectacular.
The wealth of the Tzars is almost beyond comprehension. But they have left us many treasures. The skills of the craftsmen are next to impossible to replicate today.
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