• Menshikov Palace on Vasilievsky Island (1710-1727) - the first of a series of palaces built for higher dignitaries - "nestlings of Petrov's nest" .
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  • ^ It is not to be confused with the Menshikov Palace in Oranienbaum, Russia, built by the same architects around the same time.
  • Alexander Menshikov (1673-1729) was a good friend and companion of Peter the Great. ... The Menshikov Palace in Saint Petersburg, Russia.
  • The rooms of Menshikov palace were in marble. From an architectural perspective, the palace was a combination of traditional and new practices.
  • The Menshikov Palace on Vasilyevsky Island was one of the very first buildings in St. Petersburg. The palace was founded in 1710 as a residence of St...
  • In the rooms of the Menshikov Palace you will also find rare objects of applied art and weapons, astronomical instruments and rich collection of paintings.
  • General entry tickets to the Hermitage Museum include the Menshikov Palace, but it’s also possible to purchase tickets to see the palace on its own.
  • The interiors of the Menshikov Palace are as unique as its appearance. Particular attention and interest is the third residential floor.
  • Menshikov's Great Palace is the main palace located in Oranienbaum complex, where you can see gardens, fountains, the main palace and other secondary...