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The Winter Palace is a palace in Saint Petersburg that served as the official residence of the House of Romanov, previous emperors, from 1732 to 1917. The palace and its precincts now house the Hermitage Museum. Floor area is 233,345 square metres.
Jul 15, 2022 · Learn about the Winter Palace, the former residence of the Russian Tsars and the site of the 1917 Revolution. Discover its architecture, history and role in the State Hermitage Museum.
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Winter Palace, former royal residence of the Russian tsars in St. Petersburg, on the Neva River. Several different palaces were constructed in the 18th century, with the fourth and final version built in 1754–62 by Baroque architect Bartolomeo Francesco Rastrelli; it was restored following a fire
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Jan 8, 2022 · A novelist becomes the caretaker of a winter chateau owned by a prince and his royal entourage. She faces writer's block, royal orders and a love triangle in this fairy tale romance.
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The Winter Palace is a stunning architectural monument and the main building of the State Hermitage Museum. Learn about its history, decoration, and exhibitions of art and historical objects.
Winter Palace and Main Museum Complex. Sprawling across the connected buildings of the Winter Palace, the Small Hermitage and the Old Hermitage, this vast, chaotic and incredibly rich collection is unquestionably the biggest draw for visitors to St. Petersburg.