Travelogues; . PORTICO OF THE HERMITAGE 42 ST. PETERSBURG vast, like nearly all the palaces of Europe. We pass withthe old ennui of the tourist through ballrooms of gold andcrystal, and ante-chambers with real amber walls — extrava-gances of Catherine the Second. Two things, however,strike us because of their originality. One was the courtgymnasium, installed in an ornate apartment for the amuse-ment of the intimates of the palace circle. We are assured. By permission THE TOMBS OF THE ROMANOFKS ST. PETERSBURG 43

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