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![There’s a love story behind this palace 🏹: about a tsar and a woman, who later became Empress of Russia.
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Tsar Peter the Great was one of the most important rulers in the 18th century. [In fact, his name also corresponds to his height, which was estimated to be an incredible 2.15m.] Like most rulers of Russia, he became a witness of violence and the dangers of the court already at an early age: two of his uncles were murdered right in front of him when he was only ten years old. Later, he escaped a murder plot involving over 600 men [his sister Sophia, opponent and co-regent, had started the plot. Afterwards, Peter banished her to a monastery and her lover, even more unpleasant, to Siberia]. 🩸
Nevertheless, you can also find a love story in his life. In second marriage, Peter tied the knot with Katharina, with whom he had twelve children. She was of simple origin, but showed like Peter a preference for pomp, splendor and expensive toys. Kadriorg Palace, in the background of this photo, was one of the tsar's gifts to her. She must have liked it, built completely in the style of the Roman Baroque and constructed after the model of Versailles [look at the fountains and hedges]. Swan pond included. 💸
There were, however, smaller quarrels in their relationship: When Peter found out about an alleged affair of his wife, he reportedly had the lover beheaded and his head placed on her working desk. 🌝 Reconciliation followed. As it was customary at the time, Peter himself had relationships with various mistresses.
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After Peter's death, Katharina became empress. Though she was not actively involved in ruling Russia, the crowning of Katharina marked a new era of female rulers in Europe. Think of Maria Theresa. .
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☕️📜
Tsar Peter the Great was one of the most important rulers in the 18th century. [In fact, his name also corresponds to his height, which was estimated to be an incredible 2.15m.] Like most rulers of Russia, he became a witness of violence and the dangers of the court already at an early age: two of his uncles were murdered right in front of him when he was only ten years old. Later, he escaped a murder plot involving over 600 men [his sister Sophia, opponent and co-regent, had started the plot. Afterwards, Peter banished her to a monastery and her lover, even more unpleasant, to Siberia]. 🩸
Nevertheless, you can also find a love story in his life. In second marriage, Peter tied the knot with Katharina, with whom he had twelve children. She was of simple origin, but showed like Peter a preference for pomp, splendor and expensive toys. Kadriorg Palace, in the background of this photo, was one of the tsar's gifts to her. She must have liked it, built completely in the style of the Roman Baroque and constructed after the model of Versailles [look at the fountains and hedges]. Swan pond included. 💸
There were, however, smaller quarrels in their relationship: When Peter found out about an alleged affair of his wife, he reportedly had the lover beheaded and his head placed on her working desk. 🌝 Reconciliation followed. As it was customary at the time, Peter himself had relationships with various mistresses.
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After Peter's death, Katharina became empress. Though she was not actively involved in ruling Russia, the crowning of Katharina marked a new era of female rulers in Europe. Think of Maria Theresa. .
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#peterthegreat #estonia #castle #castles #castlesoftheworld #historicalplace #historyofart #historicalplaces #museumlife #instamuseum #museumday #historicbuilding #classicarchitecture #europeanarchitecture #museumvisit #museumlove #arthistorian #historicalbuildings #exploringeurope #beautifuleurope #viennaphotographer #historylessons #europe_moments #baroquearchitecture #europeancities #europeanart #moodyvienna #russianhistory")
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