Menshikov Palace - Palace
One of the first stone buildings in St. Petersburg
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Country | Russia |
City | St. Petersburg |
Category | Palace |
Group | Cultural and Historical Travel |
Name | Menshikov Palace |
Title | One of the first stone buildings in St. Petersburg |
Rating | 4.4/5 |
Address | Universitetskaya Embankment, 15 |
Duration | 1-2 hours |
Cost/Fee | 450 RUB |
Operation Hours | 10:30 AM - 6:00 PM (closed on Mondays) |
Transportation | Metro Vasileostrovskaya |
Known For | Baroque architecture, 18th-century interiors |
Other Info. | Photography allowed without flash |
Best Time To Visit | Best in the early afternoon |
Tours | Yes |
Description | Menshikov Palace, built for Peter the Great`s closest associate, is an example of early Russian Baroque and one of the city`s oldest stone buildings. |