The Winter Palace facade. The Winter Palace was the official residence of the Russian monarchs. Today, the restored palace forms part of a complex of

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The Winter Palace facade. The Winter Palace was the official residence of the Russian monarchs. Today, the restored palace forms part of a complex of buildings housing the Hermitage Petersburg, Northwestern, Russia, Russian Federation

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Size: 4928px × 3264px
Location: Saint Petersburg, Northwestern, Russia, Russian Federation
Photo credit: © M Ramírez / Alamy / Afripics
License: Licensed
Model Released: No

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