September 13, 2006
We crossed the border into Latvia early afternoon and our first stop was the impressive Baroque Rundale Palace constructed between 1736 and 1740 as a summer residence of the Duke of Courtland Johann Baron. It was constructed by Bartolomeo Rastrelli from Italy who also created the Winter Palace in St. Petersburg.
Although the palace could use some renovation it was a wonder to see. As I looked at one of the rooms I thought, my entire house could fit in the one room. It is not only the size that is amazing but the attention to detail. Ceilings, entry ways and every corner was detailed with intricate plaster and wood work.
It wasn’t just about the inside of the palace, the gardens were amazing as well. How much does it cost to maintain this today more or less in it’s time? The staff has to be quite extensive.
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