Elaginoostrovsky Palace-Museum

The Palace on Elagin Island (also known as Elaginsky or Elagin) It was built in 1818-1822 by architect Karl Rossi commissioned by Tsar Alexander I for his mother, Empress Maria Feodorovna, and belonged to the Romanovs for 100 years. In 1929, the museum was closed, and the collection was transferred to other institutions, some of which were sold. During the siege of Leningrad, troops were stationed in the park. The building was also hit by shelling. Restoration work continued from 1952 to 1960. In 1961, the restored palace opened its doors to visitors. The unique interior of the first floor was used for temporary exhibitions, the second and third floors were used as a rest home for workers, and from the end of 1970 to the present - as a museum.