Mariinsky Palace
Мариинский дворец · 상트페테르부르크
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7 sections · tap a section for its opening lines1Mariinsky Palace
Welcome to Saint Isaac's Square, the monumental heart of Saint Petersburg. Before us stands the Mariinsky Palace, a creation of the celebrated architect Andrei Stackenschneider. …
Listen in the app2The Monument to Nicholas I — The Bronze Iron Ruler
Before we enter the palace grounds, we must address the equestrian monument of Tsar Nicholas I that graces Saint Isaac's Square. Created by the renowned French architect Auguste Montferrand and sculptor Peter Clodt, this monument…
Listen in the app3The Exterior Facade — Stackenschneider’s Vision
The Mariinsky Palace's main facade is a classic example of Stackenschneider’s eclectic yet harmonious style. Built using the foundations of the earlier Chernyshev Palace, the architect created a structure that feels both ancient…
Listen in the app4The Palace Garden — A Recently Unveiled Sanctuary
We enter the palace garden through the historic wooden gates on Voznesensky Prospekt. This space, remarkably, has only recently been opened to the public, having been a 'secret regime object' for decades. …
Listen in the app5The Service Wings and Stables — Behind the Imperial Curtain
No palace could function without its service wings, and the Mariinsky is no exception. Framing the garden are the structures that once housed the palace's kitchens, laundry, and stables. …
Listen in the app6The Interior Winter Garden and Balconies — Architectural Elegance
From our position in the garden, we can look up at the magnificent interior balconies of the Mariinsky Palace. These balconies prove that the courtyard was intended to be a visual extension of the living quarters. …
Listen in the app7Mariinsky Palace
As our scholarly tour of the Mariinsky Palace comes to a close, I hope you have enjoyed this journey through the layers of Saint Petersburg’s history. We have moved from the monumental authority of Nicholas I in Saint Isaac's…
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What is Mariinsky Palace?
Mariinsky Palace is a place in 상트페테르부르크 with 7 story sections on Tellby. You can read the opening of each section on this page; the sound plays in the app.
| Location | 상트페테르부르크 |
|---|---|
| Type | Heritage |
| Story sections | 7 |
| Text language | English |
| Coordinates | 59.9308, 30.3094 |
| Last updated |
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