The Menshikov Palace, the first large structure built with stone in St. Petersburg, was constructed for Prince Alexander Menshikov, a close associate of Peter the Great, in the early 1700s.

While Menshikov Palace deserves exploration, the palace is part of a larger estate known as the Oranienbaum, a UNESCO World Heritage Site. The area also encompasses the Palace of Peter III and the ...

An enfilade of gala rooms opened in the Grand Menshikov Palace in Oranienbaum, a suburb of St. Petersburg, after years of restoration. The opening ceremony took place on September 10 when the ...