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The Alexander Palace is a neoclassical imperial residence in Tsarskoye Selo, now part of the town of Pushkin near Saint Petersburg, Russia. It was commissioned by Catherine the Great for her grandson, the future Emperor Alexander I, and designed by architect Giacomo Quarenghi. The palace later became the principal family home of Emperor Nicholas II and Empress Alexandra, who lived there with their children before being held under house arrest following the Russian Revolution.
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Where is the Alexander Palace located?
The Alexander Palace is located in the town of Pushkin, historically known as Tsarskoye Selo, which is situated just south of St. Petersburg, Russia. It sits within a large, historic park complex that also houses the famous Catherine Palace.
Who lived in the Alexander Palace?
The palace is most famous for being the favored permanent home of Nicholas II, the last Emperor of Russia, and his wife Alexandra Feodorovna. The Romanov family lived there peacefully leading up to the turbulent events of the 1917 Russian Revolution.
Who originally built the Alexander Palace?
The palace was commissioned by Catherine the Great in 1792 as a wedding gift for her favorite grandson, the future Emperor Alexander I. It was designed by the famous Italian architect Giacomo Quarenghi in the strict Neoclassical style.
Can tourists visit the Alexander Palace today?
Yes, tourists can visit the Alexander Palace today, though it underwent a massive, multi-year restoration that closed it to the public. The first phase of museum exhibitions, focusing heavily on the daily life of the last royal family, officially reopened in the summer of 2020.
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