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833:, and then the All-Union Research Institute. In 1960, the building of the palace was removed from the account of the GIOP, the authority for historical and cultural monuments in the Leningrad area, but this status was restored in the 1970s. In 1961, the architect Mikhail Plotnikov initiated the development of a project to restore the Gatchina Palace, including taking architectural measurements and searching archival materials. Interior design drawings were made for the first and second floors, with the restoration of the interiors pinned to their state in 1890. The restored Gatchina Palace was not intended to become a museum again, but to be used permanently by the All-Union Research Institute. Despite the research, Plotnikov's plan was ultimately not implemented, and cancelled in 1963. 479: 966: 978: 649: 632: 415: 45: 920:
a balcony which creates a play of volumes. The body is connected by two half circles of galleries with two three-storey blocks which are almost square in plan. The corners of the corridors are highlighted by the octagonal three-tiered towers, two of which, adjoining the galleries, are completed with domes. The layout of the palace creates a feeling of plasticity and integrity of the building as a whole, and each of its elements in particular, is enhanced by the alternation of the extended volumes and protruding faceted towers.
810: 940:. Brenna created a new decoration of the palace halls, which combined strict antique architectural forms with baroque splendour. The architect used classical architectural orders, mouldings, gilding, complex ornamental compositions, draperies and tapestries. Some rooms were painted by painter Scotti. In some premises not only the decoration was changed, but also the architectural execution. The decoration by Rinaldi has been preserved only partially. 411:, as large estates were typically built within a short distance of the city center. Construction was slow, with the main structure only being completed by the end of 1768 and work on the exterior decoration not being completed until 1772, with the interior delayed further into the late 1770s. The Great Gatchina Palace was finally completed in 1781, almost 15 years after construction began, and Orlov died only two years later in 1783. 1204: 463:, naming areas of the park "The Isle of Love", "The Private garden", "The Holland garden" and "The Labyrinth". In 1796, after the death of his mother, Paul became Tsar Paul I of Russia, and granted Gatchina the status of Imperial City, a designation for the official residences of the Russian monarchs. After the death of Paul in 1801, Gatchina Palace came into the ownership of his wife 307: 568:, who used it as his second residence. Alexander built a hunting village and other additions for his imperial hunting crew, and turned the area south of Gatchina into a retreat where he and his guests could enjoy the unspoiled wilderness of northwestern Russia. Alexander II also made updates and renovations in the main Gatchina Palace until 919:
Looking at the general plan of the palace, three main parts are distinguished. The central body is an elongated rectangle, the corners of which are adjoined by two five-sided pentahedron towers. On the south side of the central block, opposite the park, is a recess with three entrance door arches and
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from 1968 to 1998. For 8 years, Yolkina appealed officials of different levels for a restoration, and the All-Union Research Institute relinquished use of the building. In 1976, Mikhail Plotnikov was invited to restore Gatchina Palace again, and developed a new project for the restoration of the main
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The palace building is situated on an elevated site, dominating the surrounding landscape. The northern facade of the building faces the park and overlooks the slope descending to Silver Lake, beyond which the palace park with the vast White Lake extends. The southern facade of the palace blocks the
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In 1900 an experimental 200 metres long monorail line constructed by Ippolit W. Romanow was built in the garden of Gatchina Palace. It was planned to build according its design a monorail line between Saint Petersburg and Moscow, which was however never realized. The monorail does not exist any more
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victory, the Gatchina Palace returned to its function as a museum. The data on attendance in the first years after its opening showed it was visited by the largest number of visitors, with more than 21,000 visitors in 1921. In 1926, Gatchina Palace was stripped of all unnecessary items, such as
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with the most valuable exhibits sent east and one echelon was sent to Leningrad (Saint Petersburg). The remaining property was located in the basement of the palace, part of a large sculpture was buried in the park, and the others stored in an area closed with
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significantly increased funds. The full restoration of the palace and park was planned by 2012, however, due to the economic issues the financing was postponed and restoration work has again slowed. Gatchina Palace became a popular filming location in
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until January 1944, when it was abandoned during the German retreat. They set fire to the palace, destroying the historic interior and gutting parts of palace, and stole some of the remaining valuables. A German soldier left
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There are two main phases in the creation of the interiors of the Gatchina Palace. The original decoration of the palace's interiors was created in the 1770s and 1780s, to designs by the chief architect of the palace,
1622: 853:. The first interiors of the palace were opened for viewing on 8 May 1985, to celebrate the 40th anniversary of victory in World War II. Funds allocated for the restoration of the palace were minimal following 446:
to make it an exemplary palace and town. In the 1790s Paul expanded and rebuilt much of the palace, commissioning Vincenzo Brenna and Andrei Zakharov with the renovations. The interiors were redone in the
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and painters Scherbakov and Miropolsky took part in the decoration of the church. Some of the rooms of the palace were redecorated in the 1860s and 1870s, under the direction of the architect Kuzmin.
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The museum was eventually reopened in the palace alongside the All-Union Research Institute, and restoration of the building was resumed thanks to the efforts of A. S. Yolkina, the main
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persuaded the Cossacks to surrender Kerensky, however, Kerensky fled Gatchina Palace disguised as a sailor. On 15 November, Bolshevik troops entered Gatchina and arrested Krasnov.
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Following Orlov's death, Catherine took such a great liking to Gatchina Palace and its accompanying park that she bought it from his heirs. She presented it to her son, Grand Duke
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Later, some of the rooms were also altered. In 1800, the architect Zakharov completed the decoration of the palace church, which was begun by Brenna. The sculptors Prokofyev,
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decoration was conducted by sculptor-modeler L. A. Strizhova, and painting works were performed by a team of restorers under the direction of Yakov Kazakov, a member of the
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could begin in 1948. The return of the museum was not planned because it was considered unprofitable, and saved items from the collections were transferred by order of the
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three years earlier, resulting in her becoming empress. Orlov was a favorite of Catherine's, and Gatchina Manor was gifted to him as gratitude for his role in the
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architecture style began on a hill next to Lake Serebryany on the grounds of Gatchina Manor. Catherine and Orlov commissioned the new palace to be designed by
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halls (the second floor of the main building) to their state at the end of the 18th century, the period of the palace's prime. Restoration of the
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connecting Gatchina and Saint Petersburg was opened, and the territory of Gatchina was expanded with several villages in the vicinity being
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who was particularly popular in Russia at the time. Rinaldi's design contained Russian architectural features combined with those of a
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state. It was largest of the palaces-museums in the suburbs of Petrograd and was often called the "Suburban Hermitage".
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The Gatchina Palace is the centre, architectural and stylistic symbol of the palace and park ensemble. The architect
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When Gatchina was retaken by the Red Army, the palace's remains were protected with temporary shields until basic
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on a wall with the inscription "We were here. We will not return here. If Ivan comes, everything will be empty".
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On 1 August 1850, a monument to Tsar Paul I was erected at the parade grounds. Another was later built at the
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levels added underneath, and decoration remodelled. The adjoining buildings were also raised in height by one
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for storage in 24 museums across the country. From 1950 to 1959, Gatchina Palace housed a branch of the
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make small alterations in the palace to adapt it "in case of winter stay". In 1835, a signal optical
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The museum was later opened on 19 May 1918. Gatchina Palace was the site of fighting in 1919, when
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and costumed balls, and other events and entertainment. Alexander III introduced technological
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view of the park with its massing, accentuating the architectural appearance of the building.
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mined in Paritsy for the main exterior of the buildings, and pudost stone from Pudost for the
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exploded next to the palace, and by the end of the month the city was within reach of German
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In the 1790s, the interior of the palace underwent a major makeover under the direction of
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saw the museum at Gatchina Palace evacuated to protect the building and valuables from
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meant that funds for the restoration continued to be minimal until 2006, when the
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into the city. The following year Gatchina Palace came under the ownership of
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status as part of numerous historic sites in the Saint Petersburg area.
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Cultural heritage monuments of federal significance in Leningrad Oblast
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Chandeliers, sconces, candelabras and standard-lamps of Gatchina Palace
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In the early 20th century, increasing instability in Russia led to the
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around his new palace, and used his experience from his travels around
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and work slowed. In 1990, Gatchina Palace and its grounds received
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Panorama of the Great Gatchina Palace's southern facade in 2010
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Aerial photo of Great Gatchina Palace's northern facade with
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In the 1840s, Gatchina Palace was now in the ownership of
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entered Gatchina in an attempt to take the town from the
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in Saint Petersburg, and became known as "The Citadel of
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style, numerous additions were added to the park such as
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Gatchina Palace was passed to his shaken son, the new
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featuring a miniature replica of the Gatchina Palace.
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Gatchina Palace (Fabergé egg)

Classical
Gatchina
Leningrad Oblast
Russia
Coordinates
59°33′48″N 30°6′27″E / 59.56333°N 30.10750°E / 59.56333; 30.10750
UNESCO World Heritage Site
Criteria
540
Session
Russian
palace
Gatchina
Leningrad Oblast
Russia
Antonio Rinaldi
Grigori Grigoryevich Orlov
Catherine the Great
suburb
Saint Petersburg
classical architecture
medieval castle
classicism
Russian Imperial Family
February Revolution
museum
public park
UNESCO World Heritage Site

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