Winter Palace, Imperial palace and museum in Dvortsovy District, St. Petersburg, Russia.
The Winter Palace displays green and white facades with 1084 rooms, 1476 windows, and 117 staircases across its massive Baroque structure.
Constructed between 1754 and 1762 under Empress Elizabeth I, the palace served as the primary residence for Russian monarchs until 1904.
The palace contains extensive collections of European art, archaeological artifacts, and decorative items from Asia, England, and France within its grand halls.
Visitors can access the palace through the main entrance at Palace Square, with tickets available for both general admission and specialized guided tours.
The 1837 fire required a complete reconstruction of the interior spaces, leading to new designs by architects Stasov, Briullov, and Staubert.
Location: Dvortsovy Municipal Okrug
Inception: 1754
Founders: Elizabeth I of Russia
Architects: Francesco Bartolomeo Rastrelli
Official opening: 1762
Architectural style: Elizabethan Baroque
Part of: Hermitage Museum, historic centre of Saint Petersburg
Website: http://hermitagemuseum.org/wps/portal/hermitage
GPS coordinates: 59.94028,30.31389
Latest update: May 26, 2025 18:25
Military buildings from different countries demonstrate the evolution of defense structures and command centers across centuries. This collection includes medieval castles, early modern fortifications, barracks, command posts, and contemporary military installations. Each structure documents the military strategies, technological advances, and historical events of its era. The sites range from European fortress systems such as Vauban fortifications in France to Asian defensive walls and American military bases from various periods. Many of these structures played critical roles in wars and conflicts and are now accessible as monuments or museums. They provide insights into military architecture, engineering practices, and the strategic importance of their locations.
Hermitage Museum
35 m
Alexander Column
164 m
Palace Square
175 m
Palace Bridge
316 m
Historic Centre of Saint Petersburg and Related Groups of Monuments
180 m
Military Gallery of the Winter Palace
65 m
New Hermitage
226 m
Small Hermitage
143 m
Hermitage Portico with Atlantes
222 m
Private Apartments of the Winter Palace
14 m
Universitetskaya Embankment
268 m
St George's Hall and Apollo Room of the Winter Palace
105 m
Malachite Room of the Winter Palace
114 m
Grand Church of the Winter Palace
102 m
Hanging gardens of the Small Hermitage
143 m
Lions
295 m
Hermitage hall 204 - Pavilion Hall
143 m
Small Church of Winter Palace
194 m
Private Garden of the Winter Palace
167 m
Russian State Naval Archive, Saint Petersburg
265 m
Эрмитажный гараж
87 m
Egyptian Collection of the Hermitage Museum
105 m
Muzeĭ M.V. Lomonosova
35 m
Alexander Hall of the Winter Palace
114 m
First Zimny bridge
296 m
Dvortsovaya pier
286 m
Building of the General Staff - clock
175 m
Shepelev palace
250 mReviews
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