Politics
Elizabeth I of Russia
Addresses you can still visit
Every place in this city with a documented tie to this person.
Created here
Alexandrinsky Theatre
The Alexandrinsky Theatre is best known for its historic Empire-style architecture and its role in Russian drama and theatre.
Created here
Anichkov Palace
A former imperial palace located at a prominent intersection in St. Petersburg.
Lived here
Field of Mars
Then Tsaritsyn Meadow: pleasure ground and setting of Elizabeth’s Summer Palace compound (opera house, Hermitage pavilion) behind the Summer Garden.
Burial place
Peter and Paul Cathedral
The world's tallest Orthodox bell tower integrated into the main building.
Lived here
Saint Michael's Castle
Site of Rastrelli’s wooden Summer Palace (1741–44), Elizabeth’s chief summer residence in the capital until the Winter Palace was finished; demolished by Paul for Mikhailovsky Castle.
Created here · 1748
Smolny Convent
Founded Smolny Convent; commissioned Rastrelli’s cathedral complex.
Created here
Winter Palace
The Winter Palace is best known as the former official residence of the Russian emperors and now houses the Hermitage Museum.
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