Palace of Peter III in Oranienbaum
Palace of Peter III in Oranienbaum, Rococo palace in Lomonosov, Russia
The Palace of Peter III stands near the Lower Pond of Oranienbaum, featuring refined architectural details and symmetrical proportions of the 18th century.
Built between 1758 and 1762 by architect Antonio Rinaldi, the palace served as a residence for Peter III during his brief reign as Russian emperor.
The palace contains collections of Russian furniture and decorative arts, representing the preferences and lifestyle of Russian nobility in the 1760s.
Visitors can access the palace through guided tours, which operate from Tuesday to Sunday, with entrance tickets available at the main gate.
The palace includes a garrison of 1,500 Holstein soldiers, stationed there by Peter III before Catherine the Great's takeover of the Russian throne.
Location: Lomonosov
Inception: 1758
Founders: Peter III of Russia
Architectural style: Rococo
Website: https://peterhofmuseum.ru/objects/oranienbaum/dvorets_petra_III
GPS coordinates: 59.91031,29.75801
Latest update: May 27, 2025 13:30
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