Not to be confused with the Yusupov Palace on the Moyka River, this place is closed to the public and is used mainly for official receptions. It makes a photogenic backdrop to the pretty grounds open to all that comprise the Yusupov Gardens.
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Nearby St Petersburg attractions
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