Beloselskii-Belozerskii Palace, Saint Petersburg is a mid-19th century era palace. Today Beloselskii-Belozerskii Palace, Saint Petersburg houses the City’s Cultural Center and organizes a varied and interesting cultural program including classical music concerts, folk dance and historical performances...
Beloselskii-Belozerskii Palace, Saint Petersburg is situated on a separate island in the Northern part of Saint-Petersburg. The palace was formerly the estate of Ivan Elagin in the 18th century.
In the year 1817 emperor Alexander I acquired this palace for his mother, Empress Maria Fedorovna. He entrusted the prominent Italian architect Carlo Rossi with rebuilding of the facade and redecoration of the palace’s interiors. Till October Revolution of 1917 it used to be a royal residence.
When the Bolsheviks came to power all the monuments and heritage buildings were nationalized. The whole island became the Central Park of culture and rest. During the World War II this palace suffered greatly. It took decades to restore the former facades and stunning interiors.
Since 1987 it began to function as a museum. Visitors marvel at the ravishing beauty of the Oval Hall, Porcelain Room and Dinning room. Temporary exhibitions are held in the interiors of the palace.
Today Beloselskii-Belozerskii Palace, Saint Petersburg is home to the city’s Municipal Cultural Center. The formerly Communist Party’s district headquarters, now organizes a rich and varied program of concerts throughout the year.
Visitors to the palace can also enjoy its Exhibition of Wax Figures – “Russia and Power”, Located on the first floor of the palace it features lifelike models of many of the country's most notorious rulers.
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