The Home of the Last Tsar - Romanov and Russian History

Gala Parade Halls - White Hall

Reception Hall with Naval Paintings

View of the White Hall

Above is a view of the White Hall which connected the Crimson Dining Room of Alexander III and Maria Fyodorovna (number 20) with the Marble Hall (number 12). The chandelier dates from around 1830 and is in Russian Empire style. The furniture is probably original to the palace and dates from the reign of Alexander I.

The picture above shows a big painting on the right of "The Black Sea Fleet" by Russian artist Beggrov. To the left is a painting called "The Russian Squadron" by Tkachenko. Notice the small doorway, which leads into the Marble Hall through a short passage and a large mirrored portal.

Bob Atchison

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

Mosaic of Leo VI from the Narthex of Hagia Sophia

This mosaic stands above the main Imperial door from the inner narthex into the sanctuary of Hagia Sophia.  Leo was married too many times and this mosaic was a result of his problems with the Church.

John Comnenus - Eirene - Alexios - the Theotokos

In the upper gallery of Hagia Sophia, in the special area reserved for the clergy, is this famous mosaic of the great Byzantine Emperor and his family - learn more .

Jewels of the Romanovs
Memories of Aleksei Volkov
Lost Splendor by Felix Yussupov