Comenius 2011-2013

The 2nd study meeting in Slovakia, 12-16 December 2011

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Palaces of Estonia

Kadriorg is the palace and park ensemble with several museums. It is located 2 km. from the center of Tallinn.

Kadriorg Palace, Tallinn, was built from 1718 1736. It was designed for Peter the Great by Italian Niccolo Michetti after Estonia had been conquered by Russia in the Great Northern War.

Kadriorg is one of the best works of masters of the XVIII century, created by the order of Peter I during the Northern War (17001721). This place Tsar Peter I named in honor of his wife Catherine I.

The park is one of the favourite spots for walking of Tallinners.

Originally Kadriorg park was located on 120 acres, today - at 85 hectares.

Peter I ordered to dig a pond with an island in the middle.

Peter I ordered to dig a pond with an island in the middle.

550 trees were planted at once in the park.

1. Kadriorg Palace, Russian Tsar's summer cottage.

The palace was built for Catherine I

On July 22, 1718 "in a grove at Revel a new royal summer palace and a park was laid on by Peter I. The territory of Estonia was annexed by the Russian Empire as a result of the North War (17001721).

On July 22, 1718 Tsar Peter I, together with the architect Niccolo Michetti measured the area for the future palace.

July 22, 1718 can be considered as the date of birth of the palace and park ensemble. On that day there was adopted the project of the palace.

The palace was completed only after the death of Peter I.

All Russian rulers always stayed in Kadriorg.

Since 1921 the palace was given over to the rule of the Estonian Museum in Tallinn.

Now it is the Art Museum of Estonia

Here you can escape from the heat.

A two-storey hall is richly decorated with stucco work and ceiling paintings.

Halls of the palace

The main hall is one of the finest examples of Baroque architecture not only in Estonia but also in North Europe.

The Main Hall of Ekaterina palace was designed by Nicola Michetti.

In other rooms there is the exhibition of paintings and objects of decorative art.

Illumination at Kadriorg

Taagepera palace

Janeda palace

Estonian Royal Palace

The Office of the President of Estonia

Presidential Palace

The Estonian presidents residence and many foreign embassies are located here.

Maarjame Palace is now home to a largescale exhibition devoted to the Republic of Estonia.

It tells the story of the birth, development, occupation and regained independence of the republic. A variety of objects, documents and stories highlight Estonians desire for freedom and self-determination throughout the 20th century.

Palmse Palace

Entrance gate to Palmse

Palmse is the best known and probably best preserved of the manors in Lahemaa National Park. It was the first that has been restored to its former splendor. The house is like a complete little palace with everything a baroque palace requires: the gate, the residential quarters with separate apartments for husband and wife, a festival hall, the park behind with a landscape garden, a lake and several small park buildings. At the same time it is a farm and an enterprise with the necessary economy buildings.

Thank you for your attention!