Palaces in and around Saint Petersburg
Catherine Palace
The Catherine Palace is one of Russian baroque masterpieces of the 18 century, this is the most beautiful country residence of the Russian Monarchs. The Palace is located in Pushkin (Tsarskoe Selo), the famous imperial residence that contains the legendary “Amber room”.
The Great Hall was used to give the most important receptions and festivals including dinners, balls and masquerades
Capacity:
Hall | Area (sq. m) | Banquet | Buffet |
Ball Room | 860 | 350 | 400 |
Beloselsky-Belozersky Palace
Beloselsky-Belozersky palace is situated in the very center of St Petersburg on Nevsky Prospect near Fontanka river. It is a gorgeous baroque style palace built for Princes Beloselsky-Belozersky in 1846 by the famous architect Schtakenschneider. Inside interiors are executed in rococo and baroque style of the XIXth century.
Capacity:
Hall | Area (sq. m) | Banquet | Buffet |
Mirror Hall | 446 | 280 | 400 |
Oak Hall | 270 | 150 | 250 |
Palace of Grand Duke Vladimir
(The House of Scientists)
The palace is located on the Neva River bank in the downtown area of the city a few steps from the Hermitage Museum.
The palace, a perfect example of the Florentine Palazzo style, was designed by A.I. Rezanov in the 1864 for the son of Alexander II, Grand Duke Vladimir. Since 1920 the Palace belongs to scientists of St. Petersburg and for this reason is named "The House of Scientists".
The palace offers some convenient and beautifully decorated halls suitable for both conferences, seminars and social events that can be supplemented with the excursion through the interior rooms of the palace.
Capacity: 130 persons
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Konstantinovsky Palace (The Palace of Congresses)
The Palace of Congresses was restored from the ruins of the famous architectural monument of XVIII century - the Konstantinovsky palace and park complex in Strelna. This palace is one of the symbols of Saint Petersburg. This was the place for the highest-level events attended by statesmen from all over the world during the celebration of the 300th anniversary of Saint Petersburg.
Today the newly restored ceremonial halls of the Konstantinovsky Palace are regularly used to hold different events: corporate meetings, scientific and political forums, festive banquets and receptions, balls and fashion shows.
Capacity:
Hall | Area (sq. m) | Banquet | Buffet |
Blue Hall | 350 | 200 | 250 |
Marble Hall | 320 | 200 | 250 |
Trojan Hall | 109 | 20 | - |
The Belvedere Hall | 15 | 15 | - |
Terrace | 500 | - | 300 |
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Nikolaevsky Palace
The Nikolaevsky Palace was constructed in 1853-1861 by famous architect Andrey Stakenshneider for Emperor Nikolay I's son Grand Duke Nikolay in the early classicism style.
The classic-styled residence is set not far from the Admiralty and Palace Square.
Capacity:
Hall | Area (sq. m) | Banquet | Buffet |
Duke's Banquet Hall | 250 | 200 | 230 |
White Sitting Room | 100 | 50 | 80 |
Romanov`s Hall | 90 | 50 | 80 |
Small Hall | 90 | 50 | 80 |
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Grand Peterhof Palace
Peterhof is located on the Southern coast of the Gulf of Finland, 30 km away from St Petersbutg.
The Grand Palace built in the Elizabeth baroque style is a composition center of the Ensemble, which won its world-wide fame as the "Capital of Fountains".
Capacity:
Hall | Area (sq. m) | Banquet | Buffet |
Great Hall | 330 | 204 | 250 |
Dance Room | 270 | 120 | 150 |
Ball Room | 350 | 216 | 260 |
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Pavilion of Roses (Pavlovsk)
The Pavilion of Roses is situated in Pavlovsk Park, 27 km away from St Petersburg. This Pavilion is one of the most poetical attractions at Pavlovsk. Surrounded by rose gardens, it became known as the Pavillon of Roses. Everything in its decor was linked to the theme of the rose, queen of flowers.
Capacity:
Hall | Area (sq. m) | Banquet | Buffet |
Pavilion of Roses | 350 | 288 | 300 |
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Marble Palace
Designed by Rinaldi in 1785, this palace was given by Catherine the Great to her favourite Grigory Orlov. The building received its name because of the interior and exterior walls which were faced with 32 kinds of marble of various colours.
Capacity:
Hall | Area (sq. m) | Banquet | Buffet |
White (Gothic) Hall | 360 | 250 | 350 |
Marble Hall | 150 | 70 | 150 |
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Russian Museum of Ethnographic
The Russian Ethnography Museum is one of the world's largest museums. It was built in the beginning of the XXth century. The main feature of the building is its grandios Marble Hall, one of the most beautiful palace interiors of St. Petersburg. It's walls and floors are revetted with rose-coloured Karelian marble. The high marble columns weighing 24 tons each, crystal ceiling with depicted double eagles and the alto-relievo "Peoples of Russia" make the Marble Hall look solemn and festive.
Capacity:
Hall | Area (sq. m) | Banquet | Buffet |
Marble Hall | 935 | 350 | 500 |
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Polovtsev Mansion (House of Architects)
The palace was founded over two centuries ago. At the end of the XIXth century it belonged to Senator Polovtsev, State Secretary of Alexander III and the Chairman of the Russian Society of Geography. Now it houses Saint Petersburg Society of Architects, hence its name "The House of Architects". This is one of the most interesting buildings in Saint-Petersburg with splendid interiors decorated with precious wood and marble. The halls are fully equipped and convenient for holding conferences, seminars, presentations and banquets.
Capacity:
Hall | Area (sq. m) | Banquet | Buffet |
Bronze Hall | 165 | - | 150 |
White Hall | 124 | 90 | 110 |
Oak Hall | 104 | 60 | 100 |
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Baron Kelekh Mansion (Jurist's House)
The Baron Kelekh Mansion was built at the beginning of XX century. It is one of the most beautiful buildings in St Petersburg. The ancient mansion represents an excellent combination of Gothic, French and Italian Renaissance.
Capacity:
Hall | Area (sq. m) | Banquet | Buffet |
Oak (Gothic) Hall | 165 | 90 | 150 |
White Hall | 124 | 60 | 100 |
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Concert and Exhibition Hall of The Smolny Cathedral
Smolny Cathedral of the renowned 18th-century architect B.Rastrelli is on the bank of the River Neva.
The Smolny Cathedral was built in 1748-1769. It was to become Rastrelli's greatest masterpiece. His inspiration was to combine Baroque details with towers and domes typical of an old Russian monastery.
Today the Smolny Cathedral is not an active church. It has perfect acoustics and is used for musical concerts.
Capacity:
Hall | Area (sq. m) | Banquet | Buffet |
Concert and Exhibition Hall | 1 500 | 500 | 800 |
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Elagin Palace
Elagin palace is situated on the Elagin Island, in the northern part of the delta of the Neva. In 1818-1822 the palace was rebuilt by the architect Carlo Rossi and Elagin Island became one of the most beautiful architectural and park ensembles of the city.
The palace stands on a terrace. Sloping paths and a staircase guarded by cast iron lions lead to the palace.
Capacity:
Hall | Area (sq. m) | Banquet | Buffet |
Dining Hall | 110 | 90 | 120 |
Oval Hall | 120 | 100 | 140 |
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Yusupov Palace
Since 1830 the palace was the property of princes Yusupovs, one of the richest family in Russia. It was here that prince Felix Yusupov planned and carried out the murder of Grigory Rasputin in 1916.
The Palace preserves the original interiors of XIX - early XX centuries.
Capacity:
Hall | Area (sq. m) | Banquet | Buffet |
White-Columned Hall | 445 | 170 | 200 |
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Abamelek-Lazarev Palace (The last palace of St.Petersburg)
The palace of Prince Abamelek-Lazarev happened to be the last building erected in St. Petersburg before the 1917 Bolshevik Revolution. Located in the most magnificent part of St. Petersburg's historical downtown, the building has retained its dazzling interiors. Now reopened after restoration, the palace is hosting exhibitions, presentations, conferences, gala parties and banquets. Boat landing just in front of the palace makes it possible for guests to arrive to the event by boat after an enchanting tour of St. Petersburg's rivers and canals.
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