Saint Michael's Castle, also called the Mikhailovsky Castle or the Engineers' Castle, is a former royal residence in the historic centre of Saint Petersburg, Russia. Saint Michael's Castle was built a
Aerial view of St. Michael's Castle
Oval Hall: one of the interiors of St. Michael's Castle
St Michael's Castle (Southern facade)
St Michael's Castle (Western facade)
Francesco Bartolomeo Rastrelli was an Italian architect who worked mainly in Russia. He developed an easily recognizable style of Late Baroque, both sumptuous and majestic. His major works, including
Portrait by Pietro Rotari (1762)
Rundale palace, still the most beautiful in the world. Latvia
Peterhof Fountains 01 Big Cascade 02