Информационно-экскурсионная деятельность

Gatchina is the famous suburb of St. Petersburg, where the Romanov dynasty founded their royal residence. The history of Gatchina started in the beginning of the 18th century when the czar Peter I ordered to build a mansion there and then gave it to his beloved sister, Natalia. After the death of the Princess the mansion repeatedly passed from one owner to another until in 1765 it was acquired by the Empress Catherine II with the purpose of giving it to her favorite Grigory Orlov. The Count started extensive construction works in Gatchina: he invited the prominent Italian architect Antonio Rinaldi. After the death of the Count Orlov Gatchina became the residence of Paul I. Paul settled in Gatchina for 18 years. In 1796 Paul became Russian Emperor and granted Gatchina the status of the city and its own emblem.

Introduction…………………………………………………………………..3
The Palace of Gatchina……………………………………………………….4
2.1) History………………………………………………………………4
2.2) Applied And Decorative Arts at the Gatchina Palace……………….6
2.3) Appearance of the Gatchina Palace………………………………...11
2.4) The interior of the Gatchina Palace………………………………...12
3) Conclusion………………………………………………………………….22
4) Bibliography………………………………………………………………..23