Engineer Castle

Saint Peterburg, North West, Russia

In 1797 emperor Paul I wanted to build a new ce-remonial castle-like residence. He was the Master of Malthusian Order and loved castles built in the style of medieval fortresses. So was the Gatchina Palace, and so would be the Engineer Castle

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