Alexandrino Manor

Alexandrino Manor is a palace estate in Saint Petersburg with Neoclassical architecture and symmetrical facades. The building features rectangular windows, classical columns at the main entrance, and is surrounded by formal gardens.

French architect Jean-Baptiste Vallin de la Mothe designed this residence in 1770 for a member of the imperial family. The manor was part of the expansion of royal residences near Saint Petersburg.

The manor shows how Russian aristocratic families lived and arranged their spaces in the 18th century. The layout of rooms and wall decoration reveal the daily habits and tastes of that era.

The manor is open to visitors through guided tours and displays period furniture and decorative arts from its heyday. Visitors should allow time to explore the grounds, as the garden is an important part of the visit.

The original carved wooden staircases and marble fireplaces from the 1770s construction period are still intact and showcase remarkable craftsmanship. These elements reveal the quality of materials and techniques used for such residences at that time.

Location: Kirovsky District, Saint Petersburg

Inception: 1770s

Founders: Natalya Alexeevna of Russia

Architects: Jean-Baptiste Vallin de la Mothe

Architectural style: Neoclassical architecture, classicism

GPS coordinates: 59.84531,30.22033

Latest update: December 8, 2025 19:44