Stroganov Palace
Palace in Saint Petersburg, Russia
Introduction
History
- ๐ Origins: The Stroganov family were prominent merchants since the 15th century.
- ๐ Aristocracy: Ennobled during the reign of Peter the Great for financial assistance in the Great Northern War.
- ๐๏ธ Commission: Baron Sergey Stroganov commissioned the palace in 1752.
- ๐ฅ Fire: A fire in the late 18th century destroyed much of the palace, except the Ball Hall.
- ๐ ๏ธ Restoration: Extensive restoration began in 1988, with the exterior completed in 2003.
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Architecture
- ๐๏ธ Architect: Designed by Francesco Bartolomeo Rastrelli, a court architect.
- ๐จ Style: Late Baroque, with a salmon-pink exterior.
- ๐๏ธ Construction: Built between 1752 and 1754.
- ๐๏ธ Interior Design: Remodeled in the neoclassical style by Andrey Voronikhin in the 1790s and 1800s.
- ๐ฐ Features: Notable for its grand facade and intricate details.
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Interiors
- ๐ผ๏ธ State Rooms: Includes the Grand Dining Room, Mineralogical Study, and Rastrelli Hall.
- ๐ Mineral Study: Housed Count Alexander's library and collection of precious stones.
- ๐ผ๏ธ Picture Gallery: Once home to an impressive art collection, including works by Rembrandt and Poussin.
- ๐จ Neoclassical Style: Interiors remodeled by Andrey Voronikhin.
- ๐ ๏ธ Ongoing Restoration: Continuous efforts to restore and reveal the palace's interiors.
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Collections
- ๐ผ๏ธ Art: Includes historic porcelain, the Mineral Study, and various artworks.
- ๐ Library: Count Alexander's extensive collection of books and minerals.
- ๐ผ๏ธ Exhibitions: Permanent and temporary exhibitions from the Russian Museum.
- ๐จ Porcelain: Features historic porcelain from the Gardener Factory.
- ๐ผ๏ธ Artifacts: Various artifacts with historic connections to the Stroganov family.
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Visitor Information
- ๐ Hours: Mon, Wed, Fri-Sun 10:00-18:00; Thu 13:00-21:00; Closed on Tuesdays.
- ๐๏ธ Admission: 200 - 400 Rubles; Combo tickets available for multiple museum branches.
- ๐ Address: 17, Nevsky Prospekt, St. Petersburg, Russia.
- ๐ Metro: Nevsky Prospekt, Admiralteyskaya.
- ๐ Public Transport: Buses 3, 7, 22, 24, 27; Trolleys 1, 5, 7, 10, 11, 22.
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Nearby Attractions
- ๐๏ธ Hermitage Museum: One of the largest and oldest museums in the world.
- โช Kazan Cathedral: A prominent Russian Orthodox cathedral.
- ๐ฐ Winter Palace: Formerly the official residence of the Russian monarchs.
- ๐จ Russian Museum: Houses the largest collection of Russian fine art.
- ๐ Moika River: Offers scenic views and boat tours.
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| Travel Information |
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| ๐ย ย ย Phone: +7 812 595-42-48 |
| ๐ย ย ย Website: https://www.rusmuseum.ru/stroganov-palace/ |
| ๐ย ย ย Address: Nevsky Ave, 17, St Petersburg, Russia, 191186 |
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