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Catherine the Great's 18th century Chinese Palace at Oranienbaum Park in Saint Petersburg, Russia.
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content description: The Great Hall or the Hall of the Muses in Catherine the Great's Chinese Palace was named after the paintings on the walls, representing Apollon and nine muses. The paintings are made by an Italian artist Stefano Torelli. The walls of the room are covered in marble. The Hall of the Muses is a great example of Russian Rococo and it served as a dance and concert hall, as well as a dining room.
Title: Catherine the Great's 18th century Chinese Palace at Oranienbaum Park in Saint Petersburg, Russia.
Description:
content description: The Great Hall or the Hall of the Muses in Catherine the Great's Chinese Palace was named after the paintings on the walls, representing Apollon and nine muses.
The paintings are made by an Italian artist Stefano Torelli.
The walls of the room are covered in marble.
The Hall of the Muses is a great example of Russian Rococo and it served as a dance and concert hall, as well as a dining room.
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