the Amber Room

the Amber Room The Amber Room is undoubtedly the jewel in the frame of the Catherine Palace
It was created for the King of Prussia, but that did not like the gift, besides Loose panels fell,. So it gave to Peter I. Later, under the direction of Rastrelli completed the study and mirrors mosaics made of agate and jasper. Gradually disadvantage destroyed amber and he needed constant restoration, which took place about once every 50 years. The most famous story is related to the disappearance of the original, which was taken to Kёnisgberg during the Second World War and disappeared in 1945 during the storming of the city. Restoration began in 1981 and ended with the 300th anniversary of St. Petersburg, were also used part of the original study, which was able to find: Florentine mosaic and amber dresser.

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