Palace of Grand Duke Mikhail Mikhailovich

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Palace of Grand Duke Mikhail Mikhailovich, Renaissance palace on English Embankment, Saint Petersburg, Russia.

The palace exhibits granite and brick facades with intricate bas reliefs, wrought iron details, and a central marble staircase spanning multiple levels.

Built in 1885 by architect Maximilian Messmacher for Grand Duke Mikhail Mikhailovich, who never resided there due to his marriage to Sofia Merenberg.

The palace decoration incorporated works from students of Baron Stieglitz School of Technical Drawing, displaying Russian architectural expertise of the period.

Located at 8 Admiralteyskaya Naberezhnaya, the palace stands near Admiralteyskaya Metro Station and maintains connections to multiple transportation routes.

The building incorporated advanced technologies for its time, including gas, electricity, telephone services, and running water systems in 1885.

Location: Saint Petersburg

Inception: 1885

Founders: Grand Duke Michael Mikhailovich of Russia

Architectural style: Renaissance

GPS coordinates: 59.93861,30.30750

Latest update: March 5, 2025 04:43

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