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English Palace was a palace in the south of the Peter Palace complex. It was commissioned by empress Catherine II (1729-1796), and designed by the Italian architect Giacomo Quarenghi (1744-1817). Construction started in 1781, lasted for 15 years and was completed in 1796. Delays were resulting
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174:(1777-1825), under direct supervision of Quarenghi, the palace was thoroughly renovated between 1802 and 1805. At the same time, the interior decoration was completed in classical style.
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English park, which was created at the same time by the gardener James Meader. The garden was designed in
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