Oranienbaum, Russia

Historical Centre of the Town of Lomonosov (Oranienbaum), including the Palace and Park Ensemble of the Upper Park and Lower Garden
UNESCO World Heritage Site
LocationLomonosov, Saint Petersburg, Russia
Part ofHistoric Centre of Saint Petersburg and Related Groups of Monuments
CriteriaCultural: (i), (ii), (iv), (vi)
Reference540bis-020a
Inscription1990 (14th Session)
Extensions2013
Area757 ha (2.92 sq mi)
Coordinates59°54′54″N 29°45′14″E / 59.9149027878°N 29.7539555656°E / 59.9149027878; 29.7539555656
Location of Oranienbaum, Russia in Europe
Oranienbaum, Russia (Russia)

Oranienbaum (Russian: Ораниенба́ум) is a Russian royal residence, located on the Gulf of Finland west of St. Petersburg. The Palace ensemble and the city centre are UNESCO World Heritage Sites.

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