A few facts about the Mariinsky Palace
1. The palace was a wedding gift from Emperor Nicholas I to his daughter Maria Nikolaevna. It was built in 5 years by 1845.
2. The architect of the palace was A.I. Stackenschneider, and it turned out to be light and warm, moreover, it used the latest technologies of that time, for example, all the ceilings of the palace were metal to avoid fires, there was also a room ventilation system, water supply and sewerage.
3. In the center of the palace there is a rotunda with a dome and 16 columns, like in an ancient temple
4. A unique detail is the ramp connecting all floors. Keepers of the palace refute the legend that it was built to move the owner's wheelchair, and say that most likely the ramp served the servants
5. You can get on an excursion here by filling out an application on the website. Excursions are strictly free!
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