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Menshikov Palace, Baroque palace on Universitetskaya Embankment, Saint Petersburg, Russia.

The Menshikov Palace features three floors of stone construction with marble interiors and elaborate Dutch tile decorations throughout its rooms.

Alexander Menshikov, the first governor of Saint Petersburg, commissioned this palace in 1710 as his residence until his exile to Siberia in 1727.

The palace exhibits European and Russian applied art collections from the early 18th century, including furniture, paintings, sculptures, and personal artifacts.

The museum operates Tuesday through Sunday, with extended hours until 8:00 PM on Wednesdays and Fridays, offering guided tours in multiple languages.

This structure stands as the first stone building in Saint Petersburg and contains the original glued-laminated parquet floors from the early 1700s.

Location: Vasileostrovsky District

Inception: 1710

Architects: Giovanni Maria Fontana, Gottfried Schädel

Official opening: 1711

Architectural style: Petrine Baroque

Accessibility: Wheelchair limited access

Website: http://www.museum.ru/M178

Operator: Государственный Эрмитаж

Part of: historic centre of Saint Petersburg, Menshikov's Estate, Saint Petersburg

Opening Hours: Tuesday, Thursday, Saturday-Sunday 10:30-18:00; Wednesday, Friday 10:30-20:00

Phone: +78123231112

Website: http://museum.ru/M178

GPS coordinates: 59.93889,30.29583

Latest update: May 28, 2025 18:38

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