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Portrait of Carl Gustaf Emil Mannerheim
in the uniform worn by an officer of the Cavalier Guards when
on palace guard duty
Wulf Jasvoin
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The winter garden constructed above the
entrance from the Main Courtyard
Unknown photographer
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In the late 19th century, during the reign of Alexander
III, improvements were made to the Main Courtyard following the project
of the palace architect Nikolai Gornostayev. A garden was formed in
the centre in which they laid out flowerbeds and planted trees - oaks,
chestnuts, limes, maples and ashes - as well as various shrubs. The
garden was surrounded by a granite plinth and a fountain was placed
in the middle. Two picturesque groups of trees flanking the gates
completed the "greening" of the courtyard, while paths were
laid in the unoccupied areas. Limestone pavements were placed along
the walls of the palace. Converted into a garden, the Main Courtyard
became a place to stroll and for the children of the imperial family
to play. During Nicholas II's reign a skating-rink was created in
the garden in wintertime. The family of the last Russian emperor liked
to spend time in the garden. In autumn and spring the Tsar and his
wife planted trees here. |
