Beloselskiy-Belozerskiy Palace | St.Petersburg, Russia

Among the many monuments of architecture located on Nevsky Prospect, one of the most notable is the palace of the princes Beloselsky-Belozersky. It was built in 1848 by the famous architect of the era of Nicholas I A.I. Shtakenshneider. The design of the building was presented to the emperor, and he approved it. The built palace delighted contemporaries. They wrote about him that this was a “magnificent palace”, “perfection of its kind”, and Stackenschneider “made a real artistic feat.” The palace of the princes Beloselsky-Belozersky became the last private palace built on Nevsky Prospect in the 19th century. Currently, the palace is actively performing the functions of the municipal cultural center: various exhibitions, festivals are held here, concerts, competitions are organized ...