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| location            = [[City of Erika]], [[Principality of Erika]], [[Storosnova]]
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The '''Gothenburg Imperial Palace''' (Storosnovian: Императорски дворец Гьотбург), also known as the "Palace of Shadows" is the current residence of the imperial family. Its history dates back to 1700, when Tzarina Sofia I of Storosnova acquired the land on the outskirts of the [[City of Erika]] that later became part of the city. Construction of the palace began in 1702 with the hunting lodge, the first structure in the complex. Between 1704 and 1706, the main part of the palace was built and, from 1708 to 1714, expansions were focused on guest rooms for visitors and the tsar's court. The gardens and leisure areas around the palace, which still exist, were also developed during this period.

The nickname "Palace of Shadows" originated in the 1720s, when Tsarina Sofia turned the palace into her main residence. She implemented the requirement that all palace employees wear black or gray uniforms, which gave rise to the nickname. Over time, the palace rules became more complex and internal rivalries intensified, leading to the nickname becoming more widespread among the general public. Reports from the time say that it was always possible to see staff in black uniforms and generally silent

In 1780, the palace underwent another expansion, mainly focused on accommodation and facilities for the staff, concluding in 1785. The black uniforms were reintroduced in 1940 by President N/B and are still in use today. The latest renovation took place in 2016, with the aim of modernizing the Palace and adapting it to current standards.

== See also ==

[[Category:Storosnova]]
[[Category:Terraconserva]]
[[Category:Storosnova National Historical Landmarks]]