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Amber Room at Catherine Palace Near St. Petersburg

Recreation of Original Amber Room, Which Is Missing Since World War II

The amber room was a gift from Friedrich Wilhelm I of Prussia to Peter the Great in 1709. This new Amber Room was recreated from photos.
Amber Room at Catherine Palace Near St. Petersburg

Amber Room at Catherine Palace Near St. Petersburg

Catherine Palace (c) Linda Garrison

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