Marble Palace

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The Marble Palace in Saint Petersburg, Russia, is an exquisite example of neoclassical architecture. Built between 1768 and 1785, it was originally commissioned by Empress Catherine the Great for Count Grigory Orlov, one of her favorites. Designed by the Italian architect Antonio Rinaldi, the palace is named for its lavish use of various types of marble in its construction, sourced from different regions of Russia and Europe.

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