Building of the Stables Department
Building of the Stables Department, Imperial stable complex in Saint Petersburg, Russia
The hexagonal-shaped building complex stretches along the Moyka River, featuring classical architecture with an octagonal tower crowned by a gilded horse figure.
Peter the Great commissioned the stables between 1720 and 1723 after his visit to France, where he drew inspiration from the Royal Stables of Versailles.
The facility represented the imperial Russian lifestyle, housing up to 300 horses on the first floor while administrative offices occupied the second level.
The building underwent multiple renovations under different architects, including Vasily Stasov who implemented technical innovations such as cast-iron columns and overlays.
The complex includes the Church of the Holy Face, which transformed from a wooden structure to a permanent installation in the southern section after 1737.
Location: Saint Petersburg
Founders: Emperor of all the Russias, Peter the Great
Architectural style: classicism
Website: http://hermitagemuseum.org/html_Ru/05/hm5_2_3.html
GPS coordinates: 59.94170,30.32600
Latest update: March 5, 2025 19:30
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