The Gátchina Museum-Reserve is one of the most beautiful palace and park combinations in Russia. Construction began in 1766 by the Italian architect Antonio Rinaldi. The first owner of the palace was Count Grigory Orlóv, a favorite of Empress Catherine II. In 1783 Gátchina became the property of the Grand Duke Pável Petróvich, and soon it became his favorite residence.
Today in the museum you will find old engravings and lithographs, artistic bronzes, a collection of hunting weapons, as well as a collection of fabrics, including Russian and French tapestries from the 18th to late 19th centuries of rare European and Oriental embroidery.
Today in the museum you will find old engravings and lithographs, artistic bronzes, a collection of hunting weapons, as well as a collection of fabrics, including Russian and French tapestries from the 18th to late 19th centuries of rare European and Oriental embroidery.
