The Tavrichesky Palace is located between Tavricheskaya and Potemkinskaya Streets and occupies a whole block. This masterpiece of classical architectural art was built in 1783—1789 under the direction of I. E. Starov, who wanted to emphasize the greatness of the Russian Empire in such a big way. Initially, the building was designed for the favorite of Empress Catherine II Prince Potemkin.

The palace was one of the favorite places of Catherine II, where she often received guests. During the February Revolution, the building housed the Provisional Committee of the State Duma, as well as the Provisional Government until the summer of 1917. Rallies and demonstrations took place in front of the facade of the palace. A year later, it was renamed the Uritsky Palace, but this name was not destined to take root. After the Second World War, the palace building was restored, and until 1990 it housed the Leningrad Higher Party School.

In the front yard there is still a two-storey building with a six-column portico and a dome. The walls, finished with an entablature of a restrained pattern with a triglyph frieze, and tall windows clearly indicate the era of construction. The main building of the palace is united by two-storey buildings of galleries that limit the spacious courtyard.

Despite the modest and rather simple appearance of the facade, the palace looks luxurious inside: a rotunda decorated with stucco, connected to the White Column Hall, the exquisite interior of the Picture Hall, Sofa and The Chinese hall is striking in its beauty. Behind the colonnade of the White Column Hall, there is an evergreen winter garden, located in a room with walls and a glass roof. Behind the palace is a huge park with an area of 30 hectares, designed by the British architect Gould.

Currently, the Tavrichesky Palace serves as the headquarters of the Interparliamentary Assembly of the CIS countries, but despite this, there is also a museum here, the main idea of which is to familiarize Russians with ideas democracy and parliamentarism. The palace chapel regularly hosts concerts, including organ music.