Saint Petersburg: Baroque Architecture
Places and attractions in the Baroque architecture category
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Peterhof Palace
Peterhof Palace, often referred to as the "Russian Versailles," is a resplendent architectural ensemble located in the city of Saint Petersburg, Russia. This grandiose estate, founded by Peter the Great in the early 18th century, is a testament to the opulence...
Winter Palace
Former residence of Russian emperors The Winter Palace, a historic architectural marvel, stands proudly in the heart of Saint Petersburg, Russia, as a testament to the grandeur of the Russian Empire. Constructed between 1754 and 1762 under the reign of Empress Elizabeth, the palace was designed by the...
Strelna
Strelna, a historical suburb of Saint Petersburg, Russia, is renowned for its magnificent palace complex that has played a pivotal role in the country's regal heritage. Nestled along the shores of the Gulf of Finland, Strelna is home to the Konstantinovsky Palace...
Stroganov Palace
Pink palace, part of the Russian Museum The Stroganov Palace stands as a testament to the opulence and grandeur of Saint Petersburg's architectural heritage. Nestled on the Nevsky Prospect, the city's main avenue, this Rococo palace is a dazzling example of the wealth and power of the Stroganov family, for...
Smolny Convent
Nestled in the heart of Saint Petersburg, the Smolny Convent is a historic marvel that exudes an air of tranquility and architectural grandeur. This magnificent monastery, established in 1748, stands as a testament to the city's rich religious and cultural heritage.
Kunstkamera
Anthropological and ethnographic museum The Kunstkamera, situated along the Neva River in Saint Petersburg, Russia, is a museum of anthropology and ethnography that stands as a testament to the intellectual curiosity and scientific endeavors of the early 18th century.
Fountain House
Nestled in the heart of Saint Petersburg, Fountain House stands as a testament to the city's imperial past and architectural splendor. This majestic palace, also known as the Sheremetev Palace, is a stunning example of 18th-century Russian nobility's residence.
Menshikov Palace
Art museum in waterside baroque mansion Nestled on the picturesque banks of the Neva River in Saint Petersburg, Russia, the Menshikov Palace stands as a testament to the opulence of early 18th-century Russian architecture. This historic edifice now operates as a public museum, welcoming visitors from around...
Saints Peter and Paul Cathedral
18th-century Romanov dynasty burial site Nestled in the heart of Saint Petersburg, Russia, stands the majestic Saints Peter and Paul Cathedral, an architectural marvel and a spiritual beacon for the city. As the oldest landmark in Saint Petersburg, this cathedral is not only a place of worship but also a...
St. Nicholas Naval Cathedral
The St. Nicholas Naval Cathedral, an architectural gem nestled in the heart of Saint Petersburg, Russia, is a majestic embodiment of the city's rich maritime history and religious heritage. This baroque-style cathedral, completed in the 1760s, is dedicated to Saint...
Summer Palace of Peter the Great
The Summer Palace of Peter the Great is a historical gem nestled in the heart of Saint Petersburg, Russia. This modest two-story building, constructed between 1710 and 1714, is one of the earliest palaces in the city, designed for the first Russian Emperor, Peter I.
Beloselsky-Belozersky Palace
Beloselsky Belozersky Palace is a Neo-Baroque palace at the intersection of the Fontanka River and Nevsky Prospekt in Saint Petersburg, Russia.
Vladimirskaya Church
Our Lady of Vladimir Church is a Russian Orthodox church, dedicated to Our Lady of Vladimir and located at 20 Vladimirsky Prospect, St. Petersburg, Russia. The avenue takes its name from the church. The current five-domed church was built next to Vladimirsky Market between 1761 and 1769.
St. Vladimir's Cathedral
The Prince St. Vladimir's Cathedral, formally the Cathedral of St. Equal to the Apostles Prince Vladimir is a Russian Orthodox Cathedral in Saint Petersburg, Russia.
Saint Sampson's Cathedral
St Sampson's Cathedral is the oldest surviving church in St. Petersburg. It stands on the northern outskirts of the city and gives its name to Sampsonievsky Avenue. Rumor has it that it was in St. Sampson's Church that Catherine II of Russia secretly married Grigory Potemkin in 1774.
Feodorovskaya Church
The Feodorovskaya Church, or in full, the Church of the Holy Prince Feodor of Novgorod is a Russian Orthodox church in Saint Petersburg. It is in the Diocese of Saint Petersburg and is part of the Alexander Nevsky Lavra. The church was built as part of the southern extension from the Holy Trinity Cathedral, creating a symmetrical effect.
Annunciation Church of the Alexander Nevsky Lavra
The Annunciation Church of the Alexander Nevsky Lavra, or in full, the Church of the Blessing of the Most Holy Virgin and the Holy Blessed Prince Alexander Nevsky is a Russian Orthodox church in Saint Petersburg.
Summer Garden
Formal gardens designed by Czar Peter The Summer Garden is a historic public garden that occupies an eponymous island between the Neva, Fontanka, Moika, and the Swan Canal in downtown Saint Petersburg, Russia and shares its name with the adjacent Summer Palace of Peter the Great.
Peterhof Grand Palace
The Peterhof Palace, is a series of palaces and gardens located in Petergof, Saint Petersburg, Russia, commissioned by Peter the Great as a direct response to the Palace of Versailles by Louis XIV of France.
Kikin Hall
The Kikin Hall is one of the oldest buildings in Saint Petersburg, Russia. The diminutive residence was commissioned by Alexander Kikin in 1714.
Vorontsov Palace
The Vorontsov Palace is a Baroque palace compound which occupies a large parcel of land located between Sadovaya Street and the Fontanka River in Saint Petersburg, Russia.
Musée Anna-Akhmatova
Exhibits honoring poet Anna Akhmatova The Anna Akhmatova Literary and Memorial Museum is a literary museum in St Petersburg, Russia, dedicated to the poet Anna Akhmatova. It opened in 1989 on the centennial of Akhmatova's birth.
Twelve Collegia
The Twelve Collegia, or Twelve Colleges, is the largest edifice from the Petrine era remaining in Saint Petersburg. It was designed by Domenico Trezzini and Theodor Schwertfeger and built from 1722 to 1744.
Coastal Monastery of Saint Sergius
The Coastal Monastery of St. Sergius is a Russian Orthodox monastery in the coastal settlement of Strelna near St. Petersburg. It used to be one of the richest monasteries of the Russian Empire and formerly contained seven churches as well as many chapels.
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