Peter and Paul fortress at the center of the architectural composition of St. Petersburg, and located on the territory of the Peter and Paul Cathedral with a high bell tower is one of the main landmarks of the city Modern shape the fortress was formed in the era of Catherine II -. From Peter I only plan to stay. The fortress is extended from west to east wrong 6-gon, on which corners – six bastions. According to legend, the fortress founded by Peter 16 (27) May 1703 This day is...
The first Russian museum, established by Emperor Peter I. Built on the banks of the Neva in the historical center of St. Petersburg Kunstkammer building was still in the beginning of the XVIII century, a symbol of the Russian Academy of Sciences. Museum basis by decree of Peter I. It opened its doors to guests in 1714. Established for the purpose of collecting and studying rarities were born naturally or through human Museum is located in two buildings:. In the Kunstkammer and Attached to him...
The family residence of the prince, noble Life Museum, Regional Teachers House, St. Petersburg Palace of Culture for Educators, historical and cultural palace complex federal and European fame history of the palace and the estate near it dates back to the era of Peter the Great – the beginning of the formation of young of the Northern capital. The palace and manor complex was built over several centuries. From 1830 to 1917 the owners of the palace and the estate were five generations of...
The oldest of the Philharmonic of Russia. It consists of small and large halls, located at a distance from each other. Hall, which now houses the Philharmonic Hall, built in 1839 for the Noble Assembly of St. Petersburg. It is characterized by top-class acoustics and the end of the 1840s took a central place in the musical life of St. Petersburg. The Philharmonic gave concerts famous musicians of the nineteenth century: F. Liszt, H. Berlioz, R. Wagner, Mahler, A. Rubinstein, K.Shuman,...
Stroganov Palace for nearly two centuries belonged to the famous Stroganovs, big industrialists, patrons and collectors. In 1988 Stroganov Palace was handed over to the State Russian Museum, and it began work on the restoration, the palace later who had returned to its original appearance in accordance with the plan of the architect Rastrelli. Restoration is still ongoing, partly funded by the International Fund Stroganov founded in 1992 by Baroness Helene de Ludinghausen, niece of Count...
Alexandrinsky Theatre – one of the oldest drama theaters in Russia, have survived to our time first permanent public theater in Russia was established by the decree of Empress Elizvaety Petrovna August 30, 1756, the original name -. “Russian for tragedies and comedies theater representations.” The troupe was headed by Fyodor Volkov, the director of the theater became a playwright AP Sumarokov. From 1759, the theater received the status of a court. At the site of a modern...