The Home of the Last Tsar - Romanov and Russian History

Plans, Maps and Churches - Map of the Alexander Palace and Park

Alexander Palace is on the right

Palace Tour

Gala Parade Halls
Restoration of the Palace
Rooms of Alexandra
Rooms of Nicholas II
The Children's Floor
Rooms of the Right Wing
Palace Park
The Imperial Garage
Imperial Dining
Plans, Maps and Churches
Imperial Yacht Standardt

Room over the Vestibule Mosaics in Hagia Sophia

The mysterious mosaics of the room over the vestibule.  Why is no one permitted access? Have these 9th century mosaics been destroyed?

Semi-Precious Hardstone Animals

Here are some images of my favorite hardstone, Faberge-like animals from my collections with stories about how they were created and why

Charles Cameron - Imperial Architect
Memories of Aleksei Volkov
Alexander Palace Discussion Forums

Palace Zooms

Imperial BedroomImperial Bedroom
Portrait HallPortrait Hall
Mauve RoomMauve Room
Maple RoomMaple Room
Aleksey's BedroomAleksey's Bedroom
Nicholas's StudyNicholas's Study
Aleksey's PlayroomAleksey's Playroom
Formal ReceptionFormal Reception
Balcony ViewBalcony View
Aleksey- BalconyAleksey- Balcony
Children-MauveChildren-Mauve
Nicholas's BathroomNicholas's Bathroom
Alexandra- MauveAlexandra- Mauve
Nicholas's ReceptionNicholas's Reception
Tsarskoe Selo MapTsarskoe Selo Map