- Built by Peter the Great and glorified by Catherine II, the historic Winter Palace came to inspire decadent art, but also, the class resentment that would change...
- What to see. Despite the frequent attacks including the Red Army attack in 1917, the Winter Palace has not lost its grandeur by any means.
- ...of Peter the Great, including a large fragment of the former state courtyard, as well as several suites of palace apartments. ... 8. Winter Palace. 0.22 MILES.
- The first Winter Palace was constructed in 1708 for Peter I . Three years later the small wooden building was replaced by a stone palace.
- The construction of the magnificent Winter Palace began in 1754 in the management of Russian King Peter I or also known as Peter the Great.
- The Winter Palace of Peter I is home for the world known arts. ... A splendid lavish palace the city founder Peter the Great built as his winter residence.
- Things to do in St. Petersburg. The Winter Palace of Peter the Great. ... See all things to do. The Winter Palace of Peter the Great. 4.5. 1,102 reviews.
- Information about the Winter Palace in St.Petersburg: history, architecture, interesting facts. The Winter Palace witnessed a lot of important historical events.
- The first Winter Palace, designed in 1711 for Peter the Great, by Domenico Trezzini who, 16 years later, was to design the third Winter Palace.