The Winter Palace was an elegant haven for the House of Romanov while they controlled Russia. These images provide a window into the opulence of the family’s royal lifestyle, which was evident from the lavish furnishings and enormous size of their mansion. This was, of course, prior to the 1917 October Revolution and the collapse of the Winter Palace.
The Winter Palace was the formal home of the Romanov family until their downfall. The Winter Palace is a three-story building that is situated in St. Petersburg between the Palace Square and the Palace Embankment. It is more than 215 meters long. Due to its immense size, the building has about 2,000 windows, 1,500 rooms, and an equally magnificent interior design as its façade.
This is the Crown Prince Nikolai’s chamber, before he became Tsar Nicolas II. It’s not as opulent as many of the others you’ll see. But it’s crammed with stuff he likes, like expensive artwork and a variety of weapons.
Maria Alexandrovna, the paternal aunt of Tsar Nicholas II, possessed this chamber. Its ceiling features elaborate molding, and the soft pink and blue hues go well together. There are soft textiles around the room, giving it a cozy vibe.
Maria, a daughter of Tsar Nicholas II, had this chamber. Perfect for a young girl, it has a domed ceiling, brilliantly patterned walls, and lavish, thick curtains.
Compared to her daughter’s chamber, Empress Maria Alexandrovna’s had arches descending from the ceiling all around the bed. Furthermore, the primary hue is purple, with gold accents, appropriate for her regal rank.
The Winter Palace’s interior design and decoration took great care to consider every space, even the restrooms. Alexandra Fyodorovna, the wife of Tsar Nicholas II, had a private bathroom like this one with a chandelier, a bathtub shaped like a fountain, and carpeting.
Next are the several studies located throughout the Winter Palace, each belonging to nearly every member of the family that lived there. This first one, which is adorned with priceless paintings, sculptures, and portraits, is that of Emperor Alexander II.
