Palace and Park Ensemble of Sergievka
Russia, Leningrad region, Peterhof
Description:
The Sergievka Palace and Park Ensemble is located in Peterhof and is considered a federal monument of history, culture and architecture, and is protected as a UNESCO monument. The estate was founded at the end of the XVIII century, among its owners were noble people, such as: A.I. Rumyantsev, associate of Peter I, Kirill Naryshkin, Maria Nikolaevna, daughter of Nicholas I and her husband Maximilian, Duke of Leuchtenberg. The estate was built in the style of late classicism by the architect, who became famous for his work on the Mariinsky Palace.
In the middle of the XIX century, a park was decorated, in which benches and sculptures were installed, exquisite species of plants and trees were planted. Currently, the park is awarded the status of a natural monument.
After the revolution, Sergievka was transferred to the Biological Research Institute University.