Chesmensky palace with Chesmenskaya Church ( Church of St. John the Baptist) was built by order of Catherine II specifically for her favorite , Prince Potemkin and was a symbolic gift , as the prince took part in naval expedition against the Turks, culminating battle Chesmenskaya ( in the Bay of Cesme,Mediterranean Sea) and the signing of the Treaty of Kuchuk Kainarji peace treatyChesme Palace in St. Petersburg - an architectural monument , the imperial palace , designed by architect Felten commissioned by Empress Catherine II . Named after the Russian victory in the battle Chesmen . In a palace from the top is a triangle, which is located on the corners of the turret.Also bind to the famous palace Chesmensky Chesmensky service ( The service Green Frog ), which is currently at the Hermitage . The service also was established by order of Empress Catherine II, specifically for the palace at the factory by J. Wedgwood Etruria .The palace and grounds were modeled on the Gothic buildings, and at the end of the 18th century the entire complex is one of the most beautiful romantic residences.
In Soviet times, the palace was partially rebuilt , it housed the State University of Aerospace Instrumentation ( SAC ).
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