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Mikhailovsky Castle (Engineering) Mikhailovsky Castle is a former imperial palace in St. Petersburg, outwardly resembling a Western European fortress palace. The castle owes its name to the church of Michael…

Taurida Palace in St. Petersburg Tauride Palace is considered one of the best architectural monuments of Russian classicism, it was presented by Catherine II to her favorite – Prince Grigory…

Marble Palace in St. Petersburg Marble Palace, built by Italian architect Antonio Rinaldi, was a gift from Catherine II to her favorite Grigory Orlov for his active participation in the…

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…

Yusupov Palace in St. Petersburg Yusupov Palace on the Moika River, built in the 18th century for the Counts Shuvalovs, was bought by Nikolai Borisovich’s wife Tatiana Vasilyevna Yusupova, one…

Menshikov Palace Menshikov Palace, one of the first stone buildings in St. Petersburg, belonged to Alexander Menshikov, a friend and associate of Peter the Great, the city’s first governor-general. From…

Oranienbaum is an 18th century palace and park ensemble in the town of Lomonosov, which is part of the Peterhof State Museum-Reserve and is included in the UNESCO World Heritage…

Winter Palace in St. Petersburg Winter Palace is the ceremonial residence of the House of Romanov, built in the mid-18th century in St. Petersburg by order of Empress Elizabeth. The…