Mariinsky Palace

Mariinsky Palace (Russian: Мариинский дворец, tr. Mariinskij dvorec), also known as Marie Palace, was the last neoclassical Imperial residence to be constructed in Saint Petersburg. It was built between 1839 and 1844, designed by the court architect Andrei Stackenschneider. It houses the city's Legislative Assembly.

Mariniisky Palace
Мариинский дворец
The Mariinsky Palace at night
Alternative namesMarie Palace, Palais Marie, Mariinskiy Palace
General information
LocationSaint Petersburg
CountryRussia
Coordinates59°55′51″N 30°18′34″E
Construction started1839
Completed1844
Design and construction
Architect(s)Andrei Stackensneider
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