Mikhailovsky Palace
Mikhailovsky Palace Mikhailovsky Palace is the main building of the Russian Museum, located in the center of St. Petersburg. The palace was designed by Italian-born Russian architect Carlo Rossi. In…
Continue readingMikhailovsky Palace Mikhailovsky Palace is the main building of the Russian Museum, located in the center of St. Petersburg. The palace was designed by Italian-born Russian architect Carlo Rossi. In…
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Continue readingPetrovsky Way Palace in Moscow The rulers of Russia often had to travel between St. Petersburg and Moscow. To make these journeys more comfortable, several travel palaces were located on…
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