Francesco Bartolomeo Rastrelli notable work Tsarskoye Selo
Empress Elizabeth of Russia (1741–1761)
Peter I's daughter was suspicious of all those who served the court of her predecessors. After going through all the architects in St. Petersburg, the Empress was convinced that Francesco Rastrelli is the best. Therefore, Francesco started serving to the Empress only in 1744.
In the period 1744–1760 he built all his famous buildings:
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