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Saturday Snapshot- Peterhoff Palace and Gardens

Hello! I'm back with more pictures from our trip to Russia! Last time, I shared pictures of a ballet we watched in St. Petersburg. This week, I'll be sharing some images of the Peterhoff Palace and Gardens, also in St. Petersburg. Unfortunately, we weren't allowed to take pictures inside the palace, so I'll only be showing you some pictures of the gardens.

I'm participating in Saturday Snapshot, a weekly  meme hosted by Melinda @Westmetromommyreads


It had just begun raining when we took this picture!


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  1. Laurel-Rain SnowDecember 16, 2017 at 9:31 PM

    Lovely photos! It is delightful to see a lot of countries and enjoy their art.

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    1. Vedika @ Poems and PoetsDecember 22, 2017 at 10:29 PM

      Isn't it? I'm not much of an art aficionado, but it is great to witness new cultures.

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  2. Sandra NachlingerDecember 16, 2017 at 11:55 PM

    Beautiful pictures of a beautiful place. I'd love to visit this part of the world.
    My Saturday Snapshot post features a hike in the snow.

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    1. Vedika @ Poems and PoetsDecember 22, 2017 at 10:25 PM

      You really must! I never considered Russia to be high on my travel bucketlist, but St. Petersburg is gorgeous!

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  3. AmyDecember 18, 2017 at 1:19 AM

    Stunning! Makes me want to visit, haha ;)

    Amy @ A Magical World Of Words

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    1. Vedika @ Poems and PoetsDecember 22, 2017 at 10:31 PM

      Thanks for stopping by Amy! Hopefully you can stop by St. Petersburg sometime soon!

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  4. Sue JacksonDecember 19, 2017 at 2:39 AM

    Wow, looks like an amazing place!

    Thanks for sharing -

    Sue

    Book By Book

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    1. Vedika @ Poems and PoetsDecember 22, 2017 at 10:27 PM

      It really was- I think it's just the sort of place you'd like, quiet but not too quiet, artsy, historical and new at the same time.

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  5. Vedika @ Poems and PoetsDecember 22, 2017 at 10:26 PM

    I know- how I wish I could show you the inside too!

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