Cabin of Peter the Great, First residential building in Saint Petersburg, Russia
The Cabin of Peter the Great is a small wooden structure covering about 60 square meters (645 square feet) and divided into three rooms: a living area, bedroom, and study. Each room contains furnishings and items from the period when it was built.
Built in May 1703 by soldiers of the Semyonovskiy Regiment, this residence sheltered the ruler while the city's foundations were being laid. It transitioned to other purposes afterward until becoming a museum in the mid-1800s.
The cabin blends traditional Russian wooden construction with Dutch design elements visible in its large windows and steep roof. This mix reflects the ruler's fascination with Western European building traditions.
The site is located on Petrovskaya Naberezhnaya and is easily accessible by foot near public transportation. Plan time to view all three rooms and be prepared for low doorways that require careful movement through the spaces.
The walls were painted red to create the illusion of brickwork when brick construction was beyond budget constraints. This distinctive feature led locals and visitors to call the rooms the red chambers, a name that has persisted through the centuries.
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