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	MUSEUM \| Rundales Pils Muzejs - baroka mākslas brīnums neskartā lauku ainavā
		Construction works in the palace were resumed after the Duke came back at the beginning of the reign of Empress Catherine II.
		The successive owner of the palace was the count's brother Platon Zubov whose widow married Count Andrey Shuvalov.
		The palace did not suffer damage during World War II but when the war was over some of its rooms were adapted for a granary.
	www.rundale.net /index.php?l=2 (325 words)

	Latvia: Cities (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-05)
		On the ground floor of Rundale Palace the exhibition of new acquisitions from the museum funds and donations and Historical exhibition in photos are opened.
		The summer residence of the Ernst Johann Biron, the Duke of Courland, was built from 1736 to 1740 by Italian architect Francesco Rastrelli.
		The Palace is situated 79 km from the capital city of Riga (Riga to Bauska 67 km; Bauska to Pilsrundale 12 km) and 34 km from Jelgava.
	www.eunet.lv /VT/cities/rundale.html (396 words)

	Rundale Palace
		The Rundale Palace is one of the most outstanding monuments of Baroque and Rococo art in Latvia, built between 1736 and 1740 as a summer residence of the Duke of Courtland Ernst Johann Biron.
		In 1972, the Rundale Palace Museum was founded and restoration of the palace began.
		The palace complex consists of the palace with inner courtyard, semicircular stables, large household yard, and formal park surrounded by a canal.
	www.riga-hotels.net /guide/museum-rundale.htm (602 words)

	Rundale
		The main tourist attractions are Mezotne Manor, Bauska Castle and Rundale Palace, which is a marvellous architectural and historical monument.
		Rundale Palace was designed by and built under the supervision of the outstanding Italian architect Franchesco Bartolomeo Rastrelli, who designed the Winter Palace and some manors in St. Petersburg.
		The first owner of the palace, Ernst Johan Biron, was the Duke of Courland (the previously independent western portion of Latvia), and is remembered for being the favourite lover of the Russian Empress Anna Joanovna.
	www.riceba.lv /konferenc/rundale.htm (299 words)

	Europa Nostra
		Thirty years ago the empty and extremely plundered former summer residence of the Duke of Courland was transformed into Rundale Palace Museum.
		Restoration work of the palace's thirteen buildings is still underway with 98 of the 140 palace rooms renovated, of which 58 were completely restored, including gilded stucco decorations, paintings, marquetry and crystal chandeliers.
		Rundale Palace Museum has developed into a first class museum with a large collection from all branches of fine and applied arts.
	www.europanostra.org /lang_en/awards_2002/rundale.html (550 words)

	AB.LV \| News (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-05)
		Rundale Palace, one of the major monuments of baroque and rococo architecture and art in Latvia, celebrates its 270th anniversary on the 24th of May. Aizkraukles Banka made a considerable financial contribution to its renovation.
		Rundale Palace has been ranked among the most outstanding renovated cultural monuments in Latvia, and its restoration was based on enthusiasm and initiative of Imants Lancmanis, director of the Palace Museum, as well as on raising private funds.
		The restored study of the Duke Ernst Johann was opened during celebrations of the anniversary of Rundale Palace.
	www.ab.lv /en/press/news.html?id=355 (209 words)

	InfoHub - Rundale Palace (Pilsrundale)
		Rundale was built from 1736-1740 and the Rococo interior decorations were added between 1765 and 1768.
		Now, on the ground floor of Rundale Palace, lots of recent acquisitions from the museum funds and donations have been gathered in a historical exhibition.
		Being a summer residence, it was built pretty far from the bustle and clamor of cities and towns and was literally hidden 79 km away from Riga (the capital city of Latvia).
	www.infohub.com /forums/printthread.php?t=509 (339 words)

	The Rundale Palace Museum • THE RUNDALE PALACE
		The Rundāle Palace is one of the most outstanding monuments of Baroque and Rococo art in Latvia, built between 1736 and 1740 as a summer residence of the Duke of Courland Ernst Johann Biron.
		The Duke's private rooms and the staterooms occupy the central block of the palace but the entire eastern block is used for representation: there is the Gilded Hall (the throne room), the White Hall (the ballroom) and the Grand Gallery (the banquet room).
		The palace complex consists of the palace with its inner courtyard, semicircular stables with a large household yard and a formal park surrounded by a canal.
	www.rpm.apollo.lv /engl/thepalace.htm (555 words)

	Rundale palace
		One of the most beautiful baroque palaces in Latvia was built in 1736-1740 as a summer residence for the Duke of Courland, Ernst Johann Biron.
		The Rundale Palace is unique, it is one of the few remaining places in Latvia, where the very essence of the 18th century may still be experienced.
		In the palace restaurant a banquet table is laid with typical 18th century dishes.
	www.riga-hotels.net /tours/rundale-tour.htm (350 words)

	Incoming Tourism
		This surprisingly harmonious and light palace was a property of queen of Russia Katherine II who gave it as a gift to Sharlotte fon Leeven, the preceptress of her grandchildren.
		The architect of the palace and its park - Francesco Bartolomeo Rastrelli (1700-1771) was the chief architect at the Russian court, and is considered the unsurpassed master of Russian 18th century baroque architecture.
		Near the palace, the grounds surrounded by a canal, are baroque style French gardens with symetric labyrinth of alleys and paths, trimmed trees and hedges.
	www.relaksture.lv /site/gen/13/28 (1263 words)

	TELGA - tourism agency
		Rundale palace designed as a summes residence for the duke of Courland Ernst Johann Biron.
		Interiors of the palace and an exposition of it's constructions history.
		At presenrt, on the both floors of the Palace 42 rooms with period furniture and the original interior are open to the public.
	home.parks.lv /telga/en/conf.htm (491 words)

	SIGHTSEEING TOURS Latvia
		The highlight of the tour is Rundâle Palace (18th cent.), the most beautiful baroque palace in Latvia.
		The palace is an important example of the early work of Italian-Russian architect Francesco Bartolomeo Rastrelli who also designed the famous Winter Palace in St.Petersburg.
		The professionally renovated palace interiors are decoarated with authentic 18th cent.
	www.scantours.com /sightseeing_tours_latvia.htm (1017 words)

	Travel Baltia - The dreamy Baltics
		Rundale Palace is located 76 km from Riga.
		The palace was built between 1736 and 1767 in the western part of Latvia for one of the Dukes of Courland.
		The architect of the palace is the Italian F. Rastrelli who has also created St. Petersburg's finest buildings.
	www.travelbaltia.lv /gtk2_en.htm (811 words)

	RUNDALE PALACE MUSEUM
		Rundale Palace was designed by the famous architect F. Rastrelli as a summer residence for the Duke of Courland, Ernst Johann Biron.
		The palace was built from 1736-1740 and the Rococo interior decorations were added from 1765-1768.
		Exhibitions include: "Courland in Europe"; "Duke Peter, House of Birons and Legends of Courland"; "Treasures in the Rundale Palace", "Time of Misery", and "Renovation of the French Formal Park in RundAle".
	www.muzeji.lv /guide/pages_e/rundale.html (83 words)

	EXCURSIONS
		The destination of the tour is Rundale Palace, which has been designed and built between 1736 to 1740 by the famous Italian architect Francesco Bartolomeo Rastrelli, who has also designed St. Petersburg's famed Winter Palace.
		The Palace was built as a summer residence for the Duke of Courland Ernst Johan Biron.
		The Rundale Palace is one of the few remaining places in Latvia, where the very essence of the 18th century may still be experienced.
	www.lbsglobal.com /e/forums/wealth/excursions (640 words)

	Riga_out_there > Rundale Palace Daytrip Latvia
		The Rundāle Palace is one of the most outstanding monuments of Baroque and Rococo art in Latvia.
		The palace did not suffer damage during World War II but after the war some of its rooms were adapted into a granary.
		In 1972 the Rundāle Palace Museum was founded and restoration of the palace began although not yet completed.
	rigaoutthere.com /page.php?id=227 (314 words)

	Rundale Things To Do - Travel Guides - VirtualTourist.com
		Rundale Palace seems so out of place, a canary yellow confection stuck in the middle of a rural area, across the street from the palace you could hear cows mooing.
		The entrance fee to get into the palace is practically nothing for a palace this grand, not sure exactly how many rooms have been restored and opened for viewing but it was at least 25 or 30 including the magnificent Gold Room.
		There were a couple of separate exhibits, one for palace treasures that we visited for a small extra charge and one on the Lutheran church that we did not.
	www.virtualtourist.com /travel/Europe/Latvia/Bauskas_Rajons/Rundale-440095/Things_To_Do-Rundale-BR-1.html (514 words)

	Castles and Museums
		South of the palace is a formal Baroque garden.
		During summer season the exhibition "Time of Mystery"(The fate of Latvian Evangelic Lutheran churches during the years of Soviet power) is open in the stables of palace and the exhibition "Restoration of the French formal park in Rundāle" is open in the gardener's house.
		Built in 1797 -1802 after the design of architect G. Quarengi, the palace is surrounded by a wide picturesque English landscape park.
	www.bauska.lv /tourinfo/eng/castles.htm (478 words)

	Riga Sightseeing - Top 10 Attractions Things to do Riga (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-05)
		Not surprisiningly, Rundale is reminiscent of The Palace at Versailles and also the Russian Winter Palace outside Saint Petersburg.
		The Empress arranged for Rundale Palace to be built for Biron as a summer palace.
		Rundale Palace was a massive undertaking in 1735 and involved over 1000 craftsmen, Russian soldiers, etc. All the materials had to be transported considerable distances to the site and wagons were arriving constantly day and night with bricks, logs, plastering materials, etc.
	www.worldcitytourist.com /riga/riga-attractions.html (2502 words)

	CLASSICAL BALTICS - Lithuania, Latvia, Estonia META TITLE
		On the way, you will stop in Rundale and visit the magnificent 18th Century Rundale Palace.
		This palace was designed by the famous Italian architect F.B. Rastrelli, who also designed the Winter Palace of St. Petersburg.
		Rundale Palace is considered the finest example of baroque architecture in the Baltic States.
	www.allrussiantours.com /en/catalog/view?id=32 (501 words)

	Latvia Guide: Rundale, Bauska
		Rundale Palace, which is a marvellous architectural and historical monument.
		Bauska Castle was built in 1443 and was one of the last castles of the Livonian Order.
		Rundale Palace is situated 12 km from Bauska and can be reached by bus leaving every hour, or every hour and half from Bauska.
	eng.meeting.lv /regions/rundale.php (363 words)

	AER World Tours
		Forests, marshes and fields cover the countryside, providing magnificent opportunities for hiking, boating and other outdoor activities during the warm months of summer, and cross country skiing in winter.
		There is an abundance of Baroque, Gothic, Classical and Art Nouveau architecture in the small medieval towns, country museums, ruined fortresses and, occasionally, grand palaces.
		Once the summer residence of the Duke of Courland it was designed by the architect of St. Petersburg’s Winter Palace.
	www.aertours.com /2baltic-latvia.htm (369 words)

	Best Palaces of Eastern Europe: The Poll - SkyscraperCity
		Palaces have always been a source of pride and power.
		The Petersburg palaces are impressive and have amazing interiors, but I don't like the outside look.
		The ones I think you are talking about (mozsna, and the Czech entry) are made to imitate castles, however you can see by the way they are designed (large windows, etc) that they are not castles.
	www.skyscrapercity.com /showthread.php?t=246451 (767 words)

	Trips
		Rundale palace was a present given by the Russian Czarina Anna Ivanovna to her favorite protege, Duke of Kurzeme.
		During the Soviet regime Rundale Palace was used as a boarding school, but now it is used for state receptions.
		You will enjoy a guided visit trough the imposing, well-restored palace of 138 rooms, approached through a grand drive flanked by twin semi-circular stables, find yourselves in Golden Hall and Ball Room, even look into the Duke's bedroom and have a walk in the park of French-style.
	www.fpd.lu.lv /AOMD3/socialtrips.htm (524 words)

	Baltic Capitals
		The palace’s main hall is one of the best examples of Baroque architecture in Estonia as well as in all of Northern Europe.
		Rundale Palace was built from 1736-1740, and is the most magnificent example of Baroque architecture in the Baltics.
		After a tour of the palace, have lunch in the palace restaurant.
	www.tci-travel.com /Baltics1.html (1680 words)

	Special Professional Tours Baltic States 2002 - Patricia LTD
		The theatre palace on the central street of Kaunas was built in 1892.
		Shortly we will arrive at historic Rundale Castle was built in the mid 18th century as a summer residence for the Duke of Kurzeme (Courland), Ernst Johann Biron, and was designed by the prominent architect Bartolommeo Francesco Rastrelli.
		The interiors of the palace are the finest examples of Baroque style and Rococo decorative art in Latvia.
	www.baltictravel.net /tour (1008 words)

	Dabs Rundale Travel Page - VirtualTourist.com
		I might have missed visiting this palace had it not been for a tip on Fodor's travel board.
		Rundale Palace is still undergoing restoration work but may someday rival the baroque palaces in St. Petersburg.
		Indeed, the palace was designed by Bartolomeo Rastrelli, the Italian who designed the Winter Palace in St. Petersburg.
	www12.virtualtourist.com /m/411f2/6b71f (252 words)

	Vytis Tours - Your Gateway to the Baltics, Lithuania, Latvia, Estonia, Scandinavia
		After crossing the border of Latvia, visit the Rundale Palace.
		This palace was created by the Italian architect B. Rastrelli, who also designed the Winter Palace in St. Petersburg.
		Among other attractions, you will visit Catherine's Valley Park and Palace, the Song Festival Amphitheatre, the venue of a 120-year old song festival tradition.
	www.vytistours.com /saver.htm (474 words)

	tourpage
		The splendid palace, surrounded with beautiful park, one of the most cultivated landscape parks in Latvia, creates an inimitable environment and makes one to wish returning here again and again.
		Apart from its many attractions and exhibitions, the Rundale Palace Museum presents an opportunity to hold various celebrations and social get-togethers in the luxurious halls of this magnificent palace.
		The Palace Park has already become a favorite place for walks and it is possible to arrange a small garden party here.
	www.russian-trips.com /Riga.html (932 words)

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		The palace, constructed as a gift by Peter the Great to his wife Catherine I in the 1720s, is an excellent example of Baroque architecture.
		The Foreign Art Museum of the Kadriorg Palace displays paintings, sculptures, graphic art and applied art of Western Europe and Russia from the 16th-20th centuries.
		Rundale Palace, the most magnificient masterpiece of baroque architecture in the Baltic States, lies at a distance of 70 km from Riga.
	users.crocker.com /~santos (2446 words)

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