Marble Palace St Petersburg
The palace is called marble thanks to the material used in construction.
Marble palace st petersburg. Set on the neva river embankment by the famous field of mars the majestic marble palace is one of the most impressive works of famed architect antonio rinaldi and one of the grandest imperial residences from the silver age of russian culture. Free admission with st petersburg card. The collection of masterpieces chosen by the russian museum will allow you to make a first impression of the collection of the russian museum. Marble palace мраморный дворец is one of the first neoclassical palaces in saint petersburg russia it is situated between the field of mars and palace quay slightly to the east from new michael palace.
It s not as grand as other palaces in st. Petersburg metro nevsky prospekt. Saint petersburg citypass from 83 04 private st. Petersburg residence of junior members of the imperial family until the october revolution.
The marble palace is one of the first neoclassical palaces in saint petersburg. 0 0 description routes contacts reviews the palace is a prime example of early classicism architecture. Petersburg it is a fine example of russian neoclassical grandeur having been designed by the italian architect carlo ro. Located within the historic centre of st.
Petersburg millionnaya ul 5 1. The marble palace is one of the first neoclassical palaces in saint petersburg worth a short visit if you have time to spare. Petersburg city tour all must see sites with friendly local guide from 131 00 state russian museum private tour with skip the line tickets from 121 00 private tour. In 1843 grand duke konstantin nikolayevich ordered major remodelling of the marble palace by the architect alexander briullov who left only the marble hall and the grand staircase intact in their original form.
It was built in 1768 1785 under the order of catherine ii who intended to present it to her favorite grigory orlov. St petersburg canal cruise. It remained the st. Petersburg but definitely worth a little time spent there.
Marble palace is one of the most recognized buildings in st petersburg constructed in the 18th century. The mikhailovsky palace is the traditional epicentre of the russian museum built in 1825. No mistake it is impressive. The state russian museum the marble palace aa.