Gatchina
The Columbia Encyclopedia, Sixth Edition | Date: 2008
Gatchina , city (1989 pop. 80,000), NW European Russia. The city developed around the imperial palace (built 1766-81), which was used as a summer residence by Paul I in the 18th cent. and was a favorite residence of the Russian czars. The palace (now a museum) was looted and damaged by the Germans in World War II and has been partly restored.
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