The Petrovsky Travel Palace in Moscow, a masterpiece of Russian architecture, was built on the orders of Empress Catherine the Second. It was designed and constructed by the outstanding architect Matvey Kazakov, to whom the empress entrusted this task in honor of the victory over the Turks. Construction began in 1776 and was completed in 1780. The palace was executed in the Gothic Revival style, which was close to Kazakov, who is also known for the Tsaritsyno project.

Catherine the Second first visited the palace in 1785, and in 1787 she visited for the second and last time, spending a total of 14 days there. The palace became a place of visit for all Russian emperors heading to Moscow for their coronation. In 1812, Napoleon Bonaparte also stayed here for several days, escaping from the Moscow fire. After his departure, the palace was looted by peasants.

In 1830, Nicholas the First turned the palace into a hospital for cholera patients. After the epidemic, the building was restored, and it again welcomed the sovereign traveling to Moscow. In 1896, the last coronation in the Russian Empire took place here, which amazed foreign journalists with its splendor. A memorial service for those who died in the stampede was soon held in the court church, initiated by the young emperor.

With the onset of World War I, the palace, like other royal residences, became a hospital. After the overthrow of Nicholas the Second, the hospital was expelled, and the building was occupied by the militia and a machine gun team, leading to serious destruction. Later, the palace was transferred to the military aviation academy. Today, the building has been restored and has become a reception house.