On the banks of the Moyka canal, not far from the Mariinsky Theatre, is the yellow palace once owned by the Yusupov family. It’s rather subdued and conventional exterior belies some quite startling secrets within, not least that this was the place where Rasputin was murdered by Prince Felix Yusupov and his cohorts.

Besides an exhibition on the mad monk, you can view most of the rooms, which include one in a fabulous Moorish style and a superb miniature Rococo theatre that's hard to tear yourself away from.

The staff are used to coach parties, so seem a little surprised if you turn up on your own, but with a bit of sign language they're quite amenable.

Naberezhnaya Reki Moyki 94;
www.saint-petersburg.com/museums/yusupov-palace.asp

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