Tauride Palace

Tauride Palace is a neoclassical palace building on Shpalernaya Street in Saint Petersburg that now serves as the seat of the Interparliamentary Assembly of CIS member nations. The interior spaces include several grand halls such as the Dome Hall, Catherine Hall, and State Duma Hall, linked together by ornamented galleries.

Prince Grigory Potemkin commissioned the building between 1783 and 1789 as his residence. From 1906 to 1917, the first four State Dumas of the Russian Empire convened here.

Regular symphony concerts by the Saint Petersburg Philharmonic Orchestra take place in the historic halls, where original early 19th-century paintings hang on the walls. These performances connect classical music with the architectural grandeur of the building and draw enthusiasts from across the city.

Guided tours must be booked at least two business days in advance, and visitors need to present identification documents. Security checks at the entrance may require additional time.

The Grand Gallery measures 75 meters (246 feet) in length and was once the largest interior space in Saint Petersburg. This enormous hall was originally used for receptions and balls and still impresses today through its proportions.

Location: Saint Petersburg

Inception: 1783

Architects: Ivan Starov

Architectural style: Neoclassical architecture

Part of: historic centre of Saint Petersburg

GPS coordinates: 59.94778,30.37583

Latest update: December 13, 2025 16:29