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Peterhof Palace
A series of palaces and gardens near Saint Petersburg, often referred to as the Russian Versailles for its opulent fountains and gilded statues.
19 km · about 20 min drive
St.-Petersburg, Russia · Europe
Krasnoye Selo works well as a base: 10 minutes from Annino, 19km from Peterhof Palace.
Krasnoye Selo is a town located in St.-Petersburg, Russia. With a population of 44,323, it is an important destination in Europe.
On a road trip, Krasnoye Selo sits in Russia. It's in the Europe/Moscow time zone. Below you'll find where to stay, things to do nearby, and everything you need to add Krasnoye Selo to your route.
Krasnoye Selo (Russian: Кра́сное Село́, lit. Red (or beautiful) village) is a municipal town in Krasnoselsky District of the federal city of St. Petersburg, Russia. It is located south-southeast of the city center. Population: 44,323 (2010 census); 44,081 (2002 census).
It was founded in the early 18th century asRead more
simply Krasnoye, as a suburban village south of St. Petersburg. In 1764, the village had a paper mill, located near the road leading to St. Petersburg. During the 19th century, Krasnoye Selo developed as a recreational suburb of the capital with numerous summer dachas and villas, including the summer residences of the royals. In 1884, the famous airplane designer Alexander Mozhaysky tested his early monoplane there, achieving a power-assisted take off or 'hop' of 60 to 100 feet (18 to 30 m).
In late pre-revolutionary times, Krasnoye Selo was the location of the annual military manoeuvres presided over by the ruling Emperor himself. It was in Krasnoye Selo that, on Saturday July 25, 1914, the council of ministers was held at which Tsar Nicholas II decided to protect Serbia in its conflict with Austria, thereby bringing about Russia's entrance in the First World War.
During World War II, Krasnoye Selo was under German occupation from 12 September 1941 until 19 January 1944.
Krasnoye Selo was granted town status in 1925, and in 1973 it was transferred under the jurisdiction of the city of Leningrad (St. Petersburg's name in 1924–91).
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Krasnoye Selo is located in St.-Petersburg, Russia, Europe. The coordinates are 59.7383 latitude, 30.0894 longitude.
Krasnoye Selo has a population of approximately 44,323 people, making it a town in Russia.
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castle
A series of palaces and gardens near Saint Petersburg, often referred to as the Russian Versailles for its opulent fountains and gilded statues.
19 km · about 20 min drive
cathedral
An elaborately decorated Russian Orthodox church in St. Petersburg featuring over 7,500 square meters of mosaics.
26 km · about 30 min drive
landmark
Vast square before the Winter Palace in St Petersburg dominated by a 47-metre granite column, the city's central gathering place.
26 km · about 30 min drive
museum
One of the world's largest and oldest museums, housed in the opulent Winter Palace with over three million artworks.
26 km · about 30 min drive
May to September
Far northern latitude: short daylight hours outside summer make long drives harder.
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