Alexander Palace

In September 2015, the Alexander Palace Museum was closed for restoration work. The planned deadline for restoration is mid-2020. It was founded in 1792 by order of Catherine II and was built for the wedding of her beloved grandson, Grand Duke Alexander Pavlovich (future Emperor Alexander I) with Grand Princess Elizabeth Alekseevna. In May 1796, in the last year of the Empress, the construction was completed, and on June 12, 1796, Grand Duke Alexander Pavlovich and his wife entered the new palace. Since 1904, the Alexander Palace became the permanent residence of Emperor Nicholas II, who was born here in 1868 and treated Tsarskoe Selo with special warmth. The last 13 years of the reign of the Russian emperor took place here; from here on the morning of August 1, 1917, the imperial family was sent to exile. In 1918, the Alexander Palace was opened to visitors as a state museum. The exposition included historical interiors on the first floor in the central part of the building and residential apartments of the Romanov family in the right wing of the palace.

Like Catherine Palace, the Alexander Palace is another must see for everyone visiting Saint Petersburg. Alexander Palace is still going through renovation, fixing damage from German occupation and Soviet neglect. A good guide should tell you about the Russian Imperial Family and especially the last Romanovs. Wheelchair users: You should also always call ahead to find out if there is wheelchair access to bars, clubs, museums, and restaurants. In most cases the answer, sadly, will be in the negative. Alternatively, assume it is inaccessible and hire a few people to lift you and your chair up the stairs, and then be sure to pay very generously for the assistance.

Can´t wait for the Reopening in 2020

i need to know the size of the palace for a project i am doing in school can anyone get me that information i have looked everywhere

A very beautiful places