Entrance to our Restaurant for Lunch

We are greeted by hats on the wall

And entertainment

On to visit the Yusopov Palace. At the beginning of 20th century the Yusupovs' property allegedly surpassed that of the Czars'

Needless, their furnishings will reflect that fact...

...from top to bottom

 

These next 3 photos show their private theater within the Palace

 

 

Too bad they weren't selling replicas...

Down into the Dungeon (first level) where Rasputin would be murdered

He is the one seated, about to be poisoned

Next stop: 

HELSINKI, FINLAND

 

 

 

 

 

    Grand Tour pg. 9