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The Anichkov Palace is a unique mix of Russian history and architecture making this central imperial building eye-catching. As the oldest stone building on Nevsky Prospekt, the Anichkov Palace faces the Fontanka River across from its namesake, the landmark Anichkov Bridge.
ANICHKOV PALACE (39 Nevsky Prospect), monument of Baroque architecture. Built in 1741-54 (architect M.G. Zemtsov, G.D. Dmitriev, F. Rastrelli) near Anichkov Bridge (hence the name). The front facade faces Fontanka River, from which a canal with a harbour led to the palace.
Anichkov Palace in St. Petersburg. Before the war, after the revolution, the palace was nationalized and became the City Museum. On February 12, 1937, the Anichkov Palace opened its doors as the Young Pioneers' Palace, later becoming the Palace of Youth Creativity. Today, many children’s clubs operate here, offering a wide range of activities.
The ensemble of the Anichkov’s manor includes the Anichkov Palace, as well as the Service Corps, the Cabinet building and several other historical buildings. The palace has undergone many reconstructions.
Built between 1741 and 1751, with input from a slew of architects, including Rastrelli and Rossi, the Anichkov Palace is now officially known as the St Petersburg City Palace of Youth Creativity. It's the location for over 1000 hobby classes and after-school clubs for the city's children.
Anichkov Palace. Built on the site of the Preobrazhensky Regimental Courtyard near the Anichkov Bridge designed by Mikhail Zemtsov and continued by Grigory Dmitriyev and Bartolomeo Francesco Rastrelli (1741–54).
Feb 19, 2021 · Anichkov Palace is one of the main attractions of St. Petersburg. The former imperial residence on the Fontanka River embankment, an architectural monument of the XVIII-XIX centuries. This is the oldest building on Nevsky Prospekt that has survived to this day.
