🏯 Oranienbaum: palaces that never saw war

⏱ 5–6 h · Suburban train 10 min / taxi

The only suburb not captured during the war: the authentic Rococo of the Chinese Palace, the pavilion of a giant "American mountain" slide, Peter III's toy fortress and Menshikov's palace.

Getting there

From the Old Peterhof platform, take a suburban train to Oranienbaum-I, about 10 minutes, or a taxi in about 15 minutes. From the station to the park is a 5-minute walk.

What to take

Comfortable shoes; it's better to buy tickets to the palaces in advance.

Stops

1. Menshikov Palace — The palace of the "semi-sovereign ruler", more luxurious than Peter's.
2. Palace of Peter III — A tiny palace in the emperor's toy fortress; he ruled for six months.
3. Chinese Palace — Authentic Rococo that the war did not touch.
4. Roller Coaster Pavilion — The pavilion of the longest "roller coaster" of the 18th century.

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