Top 17 things to do and attractions in Pavlovsk

Amazing park, need at least two hours to walk around!

Catherine Palace, it is a park in Tsarskaya Village, Russia, located 25 km southeast of St. Petersburg. Catherine Park gets its name from Catherine Palace, and the park is divided into two parts: the Garden and the English Garden. When you come to St. Petersburg, you should take a stroll and enjoy the beauty and tranquility of the area

The park itself is nice, but the palace is super underwhelming inaccessible. You have to buy ticket for each small section of the palace, and it’s quite pricey as well. In addition, there is absolute no English translation, no English audio or tour guide, and the staff does not speak any English at all as well.

There are a lot of beautiful places around the world where you will feel happy and relaxed yourself. And Catherine Park is definitely one of those places. I had so warm walk with my soulmate in the amazing place with incredible views just everywhere you turn your head. The perennial trees, ponds, beautiful buildings with a long history. So precious moments of life.🤍

My family's favorite park grounds. We walk the grounds at least once a year. There are lots of fun paths for kids to explore. If you bring nuts you can also sometimes feed squirrels or chickadees. Don't forget to walk behind the palace to the left and explore some lovely gardens with statues there.

Amazing gardens. There are several pavilion to visit and they all have wildly different styles, which makes it fun. Some are available to visit with a ticket (like the amazing Cold Baths, where the Agathe Rooms are located) and some can be visited for free (like the Chinese style pavilion and the Italian Style pavilion with authentic roman mosaics from the 2nd century) Just strolling around is nice, and they are more chilled than Petergof, with lots of locals enjoying the scene.

A dream of a spacious garden. The beautiful Baroque palaces are surrounded by fantastic French and English gardens. There are also various very interesting outbuildings. You have to search in Europe for a long time to find comparable.

A beautiful blue white palace, the details are so stunning and well maintained. There are some areas reserved for special ticket. It is good that public transport can reach there, using Yandex app will give you the directions.

The entrance to Catherine Park + Palace entrance was surprisingly expensive at 2,500 rubles per person, with no discounted rates for seniors or teenagers. For a family of four, the total came to 10,000 rubles; significantly higher than the 1,000 to 1,500 rubles per person stated on various online sources. We were quite shocked by the difference, but having traveled an hour from the city center, we decided to proceed with the purchase to make the most of our visit. Catherine Park is an absolutely beautiful place to visit vast, serene, & filled with breathtaking scenery. The park grounds are incredibly wide, offering plenty of space to wander, relax, and enjoy the fresh air. You can easily spend 2 to 3 hours strolling through its gardens, lakes, and open spaces without feeling rushed. However, when it comes to food & coffee, the options inside are very limited. There are no luxurious cafés or high quality restaurants on site, & it’s difficult to find anything kosher or Muslim friendly. I would recommend bringing your own snacks or eating before you come. When you buy your ticket (it took us around 45 mns to buy the tickets on site) you’ll be assigned a time slot to enter Catherine Palace itself usually about two hours after your purchase. Even though we were lost in communication and didn’t understand much (we used sign language and translation from our side, we then thought is actually a good system, as it gives you enough time to explore the park & surrounding areas before your tour begins; but in our case we had another place scheduled to go after the palace, which put us on an edge where we had to shift things from our schedule in order to actually visit the palace itself. A key tip: there are two types of entry slots and two separate palace entrances. Make sure you know which entrance your ticket corresponds to, otherwise you might wait in the wrong line only to be redirected. The palace tour itself is relatively short,,, around 30–45 minutes & visitors are only shown part of the building, not the entire interior. So expect to spend much more of your day outdoors than indoors. All in all, Catherine Park is stunning & well worth a visit, especially if you enjoy beautiful landscapes and leisurely walks. Just plan ahead for food & be mindful of your palace entry details to make the most of your experience.

Beautiful place worth to visit. We did wait a bit to buy tickets and enter. The waiting time is ok but there was a lot of people and we had to stand in the sun. I do recommend to buy tickets in advance in order to avoid that. Palace is beutiful inside and out. All the lawns are neat and perfectly maintained. Tour of the palace with a guide has time and you need to apply for specific tour. There is a lot of history behind this place and tour was interesting and lot of information. Definitely worth to visit.

Amazing palace, gem of Russia! 2500 rub ticket for foreigners ( even foreign taxpayer in Russia like me) is very pricy, but worth paying as it took long decades to repair the palace damaged by German army during WW2. Their repairmen efforts must be rewarded. Ambar room is excellent! Need at least two hours to walk around the park.

This is just a mind blowing experience with us, I think we should spend 2 days here to explore the full palace. Our guide explained each n every detail of the palace and park A must visit place if you’re in saint Petersburg plan a trip to Pushkin.

We were on a cruise thru the Baltic Sea and one of the main stops was in St Petersburg. We had most of the day and had a great all day tour organized by the cruise ship. The two highlights of the day were visiting The Hermitage and Catherine Palace. The Palace, located in Pushkin, is a beautiful building outside and inside. Just unbelievably beautiful and oozing wealth. We got tickets in advance thru the cruise group. Very crowded. A must see on any visit to St Petersburg and Pushkin.

It was a unique place and worth seeing once, and definitely come on a non-rainy day.

Unfortunately it's closed on Mondays, so I couldn't get into the museum but the great garden was wonderful to visit as well. It's a little bit far away from the center of St. Petersburg, so I suggest to go there other day than Monday.

Russian simplicity. Perfect place lovers of nature, especially for a summer day.

Beautiful palace to visit!!! The park around is my favorite park in Leningradskaia oblast and St.Petersburg!

Worth a visit even if you saw another 4 palaces around Saint Petersburg like I did

One heck of a park, you can easily spend half a day

Massive park with outdoor activities for the family. Don't know about the palace.

The palace is modest. The garden is amazing!

(Translated by Google) A copy of the statue of Apollo Belvedere, surrounded by a semi-colonnade. A picturesque place. And the photos will turn out great. Built by Charles Cameron in 1782 (Original) Копия статуи Аполлона Бельведерского, окруженная полуколоннадой. Живописное место. И фотографии получатся отличные. Сооружена Чарльзом Камероном в 1782 году

(Translated by Google) The park is simply wonderful, quiet and cozy, just like the green Pavlovsk itself - everything feels like it’s in the garden and alleys. Few people are calm and happy. (Original) Парк просто чудесный,тихий уютный как и сам зеленый Павловск - ощущение все в саду и аллеях. Мало народу спокойно и хорошо.

(Translated by Google) The Colonnade of Apollo is one of the masterpieces of park architecture of the late 18th century. Built by Charles Cameron in 1782 on the meadow of the upper plateau of the left bank of the river. Slavs. The colonnade is designed in the form of a double ring of Doric order columns covered with an architrave. The powerful forms of architecture and the gray color of the limestone from which the structure is made give it the character of true antiquity. The majestic, open colonnade temple, full of light and air, is dedicated to Apollo, the unique patron of Pavlovsk. The original image of the Colonnade can be seen in the painting of the porcelain table in the Boudoir of Maria Feodorovna. While traveling abroad, the owner of Pavlovsk wrote to the manager K.I. Kuchelbecker from Italy in 1782: “The Colonnade and Temple in Pavlovsk are dearer to me than all the beauties of Italy.” In 1800, at the request of the Empress, the Apollo Colonnade was moved to the bank of the Slavyanka opposite the palace. According to the design of D. Quarenghi, a cascade was built from the Colonnade to the Slavyanka, which descended along stone ledges to the river and, before flowing into it, foamed violently under a humpbacked stone bridge. In accordance with ancient myth, the Colonnade was supposed to personify Mount Parnassus, where Apollo and the muses lived, and the cascade - the Castalian Key - was a source of inspiration. Such images of the Colonnade can be seen in the painting by A. Martynov (Crimson Cabinet), as well as in watercolors and engravings of the early 19th century by S. Shchedrin, D. Quarenghi, I. Chessky, I. Ukhtomsky. However, in 1817, during a severe thunderstorm, the base of the Colonnade above the cascade was washed away, and several columns and part of the entablature collapsed. It was decided not to touch the collapsed parts of the Colonnade, since nature itself, as it were, created the appearance of a picturesque ruin, which gave this landscape a romantic character. (Original) Колоннада Аполлона – один из шедевров парковой архитектуры конца XVIII века. Сооружена Ч. Камероном в 1782 году на лугу верхнего плато левого берега р. Славянки. Колоннада решена в виде двойного кольца колонн дорического ордера, перекрытых архитравом. Мощные формы архитектуры и серый цвет известняка, из которого выполнено сооружение, придают ему характер подлинной античности. Величественный, открытый храм-колоннада, полный света и воздуха, посвящен Аполлону, своеобразному покровителю Павловска. Первоначальное изображение Колоннады можно видеть в росписи фарфорового стола в Будуаре Марии Федоровны. Находясь в заграничном путешествии, хозяйка Павловска писала управляющему К.И. Кюхельбекеру из Италии в 1782 году: «Колоннада и Храм в Павловске мне дороже всех красот Италии». В 1800 году по желанию императрицы Колоннада Аполлона была перенесена на берег Славянки против дворца. По проекту Д. Кваренги от Колоннады к Славянке был устроен каскад, который спускался по каменным уступам к реке и перед впадением в нее бурно пенился под горбатым каменным мостиком. В соответствии с античным мифом Колоннада должна была олицетворять гору Парнас, где обитал Аполлон и музы, а каскад – Кастальский ключ - источник вдохновения. Такие изображения Колоннады можно видеть на картине А. Мартынова (Малиновый кабинет), а также на акварелях и гравюрах начала XIX века С. Щедрина, Д. Кваренги, И. Чесского, И. Ухтомского. Однако в 1817 году во время сильной грозы основание Колоннады над каскадом было подмыто, и несколько колонн и часть антаблемента рухнули. Было решено не трогать обрушившиеся детали Колоннады, поскольку природа как бы сама создала вид живописной руины, что придало этому пейзажу романтический характер.

(Translated by Google) A beautiful place with an interesting history. (Original) Красивое место с интересной историей.

(Translated by Google) A very beautiful park. As for the Apollo column specifically, there are ruins under its feet; apparently there used to be some kind of temple on this site. I heard this from the lips of a guide passing by us (Original) Очень красивый парк. Что касается конкретно колонны Апполона, то под его ногами имеются развалины, видимо раньше был на этом месте какой-то храм. Это я услышала из уст экскурсовода, проходящего мимо нас

(Translated by Google) Apollo is fresh. The colonnade is a typical Stalinist building. The ruins of the original lie beneath your feet. Despite the bright sunny day, the park is somehow dull and neglected. Why on earth do they charge 100 rubles? (Original) Аполлон свеженький. Колоннада - типичная Сталинская постройка. Руины оригинала лежат под ногами. Несмотря на яркий солнечный день парк какой-то унылый и запущеный. За что, спрашивается, 100 руб берут?

(Translated by Google) Nice place in antique style. Beautiful view of the palace. (Original) Хорошее место в античном стиле. Красивый вид на дворец.

A truly beautiful park that reminded me a lot of the palace gardens in Potsdam. Although the park is located next to the Katharinenpark, it is much quieter and you can enjoy the green of nature.

Not so many people as in the next Ekaterininsky, the palace is under the reconstruction, but the bridges are already ready, as well as the Chinese village. The Ekaterininsky palace and its golden gate from the rear

Good park to walk, but not all passes without mud 😀

A wonderful walk in a beautiful park! WC is 30rub.

It's great for nature, we were walking after the rain and the smell was awesome. It's not equipped though.

Nature is always good. And if a sunny winter day, then in a double. We must walk more often. we everywhere are beautiful. The park has recently become even better. Walk those. be surprised. Love.

Nice place. You can rent bicycle near to this park.

Beautiful garden 😍

(Translated by Google) The Cameron Gallery is a true masterpiece of architectural art; this two-story building is part of the ensemble of the Agate Pavilion, the Cold Baths, the Ramp and the Hanging Garden. The Englishman Cameron, who arrived in Russia in 1779, began to implement Catherine II’s plan to create a collective image from Greek and Roman masterpieces of architecture. The gallery received its name in 1885, when art historian and bibliographer Petrov, in one of his articles in the magazine “Architect”, called this outstanding building “Cameron Gallery”. Read more in the guide "Back to St. Petersburg" (Original) «Камеронова галерея» представляет собой настоящий шедевр искусства архитектуры, это двухэтажное сооружение является составной части ансамбля «Агатового павильона», Холодных бань, Пандуса и Висячего сада. Приехавший в 1779 году в Россию англичанин Камерон, начал воплощать замысел Екатерины II создать собирательный образ из греческих и римских шедевров архитектуры. Свое название галерея получила 1885 году, когда историк искусства и библиограф Петров в одной из статей в журнале «Зодчий» назвал «Камероновой галереей» это выдающееся сооружение. Подробнее на путеводителе "Назад в Питер"

(Translated by Google) Harmony. Catherine really built the gallery for philosophy. Ancient beauty on the border of landscape and regular parks. Built in 1784-1787 according to the design of the Scottish architect Cameron, who was in love with Rome. Unfortunately, access to the gallery itself is limited. It was not possible to philosophize. (Original) Гармония. Екатерина построила галлерею действительно для философии. Античная красота на границе ландшафтного и регулярного парков. Построена в 1784—1787 годах по проекту шотландского архитектора Камерона который был влюблен в Рим. К сожалению, доступ на саму галлерею ограничен. Пофилософствовать не получилось.

(Translated by Google) Catherine the Great built herself a “nest” not for holidays, but for solitude, leisurely walks and philosophical conversations. To translate her plans into stone, Catherine “supplied” from Italy the Scottish architect Charles Cameron, who was in love with Ancient Rome. He came to Russia, got married and lived here until his death. The Scotsman had an unbearable character for the crowned customers: he really didn’t like it when they interfere in the process. Catherine endured it because their tastes coincided. The famous Cameron Gallery, decorated with busts of ancient philosophers, is the Empress’s favorite architectural work. Construction has just begun, and she is already writing to Voltaire: “I have taken possession of Master Cameron, who is imbued with the study of the ancients... He and I are making a garden with terraces here in Tsarskoe Selo, with baths below and a gallery above. It will be lovely!” And sure enough, it turned out to be a beauty: a light, floating upper part of the building with a long colonnade that rests on a powerful, deliberately rough base made of Pudost stone. What kind of stone is this, you ask? This is calcareous tuff, which was mined near the Sarskoye village, near the village of Pudost. Many palaces and temples in St. Petersburg are lined with this tuff, the columns of the Kazan Cathedral, for example. Cameron built “cold baths” on the ground floor of the building. Above them is actually a gallery. It is filled with light and is completely different from the main palace, but without it it would look heavy and archaic, but together they highlight each other favorably. I was amazed by the busts on the terrace of the gallery, at first I thought that they were modern: they look so original and in tune with our time - light, completely surreal, barely touching the pedestal! But no, these are real works by masters of the St. Petersburg Academy of Arts, cast in bronze in 1780–1790. All survived and are standing where Cameron placed them. There is a marvelous flower garden all around, views of indescribable beauty... there would be, if not for the huge mass of Chinese groups that filled everything. Also, a kind of flower garden). (Original) Екатерина Великая строила себе «гнездышко» не для праздников, а для уединения, неспешных прогулок и философских бесед. Чтобы воплотить в камне задуманное, Екатерина «выписала» из Италии шотландского архитектора Чарльза Камерона, влюбленного в Древний Рим. Он приехал в Россию, женился и жил тут до самой смерти. Характер у шотландца был невыносимый для коронованных заказчиков: очень не любил, когда они вмешиваются в процесс. Екатерина терпела, потому что их вкусы совпадали. Знаменитая Камеронова галерея, украшенная бюстами древних философов, — любимое архитектурное произведение императрицы. Строительство только началось, а она уже пишет Вольтеру: «Я завладела мастером Камероном, который напитан изучением древних… Мы с ним мастерим здесь в Царском Селе сад с террасами, с банями внизу и галереей наверху. Это будет прелесть!». И точно — получилась прелесть: легкая, парящая верхняя часть здания с длинной колоннадой, которая описается на мощное, нарочито грубое основание из пудостского камня. Что это за камень такой, спросите? Это известковый туф, который добывали неподалеку от Сарского села, возле деревни Пудость. Этим туфом выложено немало дворцов и храмов Санкт-Петербурга, колонны Казанского собора, например. В первом этаже здания Камерон соорудил «холодные бани». Над ними — собственно, галерея. Она наполнена светом и совершенно непохожа на основной дворец, но без нее он бы смотрелся тяжеловесно и архаично, а вместе они выгодно оттеняют друг друга. Меня поразили бюсты на террасе галереи, я подумала поначалу, что они современные: так оригинально и созвучно нашему времени они смотрятся — легкие, совершенно сюрные, едва касающиеся постамента! Ан нет, это настоящие произведения мастеров Санкт-Петербургской Академии художеств, отлитые из бронзы в 1780–1790 годах. Уцелели все, и стоят там, где их поставил Камерон. Вокруг разбит дивный цветник, виды неописуемой красоты… были бы, если б не огромная масса китайских групп, заполонивших всё. Тоже, своего рода цветник).

(Translated by Google) A beautiful place in the Catherine Park of Tsarskoye Selo. To take pictures without crowds of tourists, naturally, you need to arrive at the opening. (Original) Красивое местечко в Екатерининском парке Царского Села. Чтобы сделать кадры без толп туристов, естественно, надо приезжать к открытию.

(Translated by Google) After a comprehensive restoration it looks fantastically beautiful! I would like to write that after the palace itself, the Cameron Gallery is the dominant feature of the park. But this is not entirely true, or rather not at all true. Everything in this park is so harmonious that all the attractions built here do not put pressure on each other. In sunny weather, the Cameron Gallery offers breathtaking views of the park. (Original) После комплексной реставрации выглядит фантастически красиво! Хочется написать, что после собственно дворца, Камеронова галерея является доминантой парка. Но это не совсем так, а точнее совсем не так. В этом парке всё настолько гармонично, что все построенные здесь достопримечательности не давят друг на друга. В солнечную погоду с Камероновой галереи открываются захватывающие виды на парк.

(Translated by Google) This is a masterpiece! I have been here many times and every time I am delighted and delighted!!! (Original) Это шедевр! Много раз бывала здесь и каждый раз восторг и наслаждение!!!

(Translated by Google) The pavilion fits perfectly into the landscape of the park, creating a “postcard view.” This is probably a roosting place for ducks. Early in the morning there are simply an incredible number of them. The pavilion was built in 1850-1852 (Original) Павильон замечательно вписывается в ландшафт парка, создавая «открыточный вид». Наверное это место ночлега уток. Рано утром их там просто неимоверное количество. Павильон построен в 1850-1852 годах

(Translated by Google) A series of Russian-Turkish wars (12 military companies) took place in history from the 16th to the 20th centuries. This unique memorial is dedicated to the war of 1828 - 1829. The building is based on the image of a mosque. Against the backdrop of a pond and a park, it looks picturesque from different angles. Up close, the whole picture is spoiled by a booth selling tickets and boorish Cerberus controllers sitting on the steps at the entrance to the pavilion. (Original) Череда русско-турецких войн (12 военных компаний) имела место в истории с 16 по 20 века. Своеобразный мемориал посвящен войне 1828 - 1829 годов. За основу сооружения взят образ мечети. На фоне пруда и парка живописно смотрится на удалении с разных сторон. Вблизи всю картину портят будка по продаже билетов и хамоватые церберы - контролеры восседающие на ступенях при входе в павильон.

(Translated by Google) Bathhouse in Turkish style (looks like a mosque). (Original) Баня в турецком стиле (похожа на мечеть).

(Translated by Google) The pavilion fits organically into the general landscape of Catherine Park, even if you don’t know about the general concept - a symbol of victory over the Turks. It’s a pity that this time we weren’t able to visit inside (the pavilion is open in the summer). I saw photos of the interior, and yes, next time, it’s definitely worth a visit. (Original) Павильон, органично вписывается в общий ландшафт Екатерининского парка, даже если не знать, об общей концепции - символа победы над турками. Жаль, что в этот раз, не удалось побывать внутри ( павильон работает в летний период). Видел фотографии внутренних помещений, и да в следующий раз, стоит обязательно посетить.

(Translated by Google) In 1850-1852, by order of Emperor Nicholas I, on a small cape in the southwestern part of the Big Pond, construction of a new structure was carried out - the Turkish Bath. The author of the project, conceived as a unique monument to the Russian-Turkish war of 1828-1829, was the architect I. Monighetti. According to the time of its creation, the Turkish Bath is the last of the pavilions to appear on the territory of the Catherine Park. According to the architect's plan, the composition of the Turkish Bath reproduces the mosque. The dome is decorated with relief ornaments, and the high minaret, topped with a spire with a crescent, gives the building a special picturesqueness. The planes of the walls are divided by profiled rods. The interior is designed in a "Moorish" style. In the interior design, white marble details of the interior decoration of the bath of the Turkish Sultana were used, exported during the Russian-Turkish war of 1828-1829 from Rumelia (the European part of the possessions of the Ottoman Empire with its center in Sofia). (Original) В 1850-1852 годах по распоряжению императора Николая I, на небольшом мысе в юго-западной части Большого пруда, велось строительство нового сооружения — Турецкой бани. Автором проекта, задуманного как своеобразный памятник русско-турецкой войны 1828-1829 годов, был архитектор И. Монигетти. По времени создания Турецкая баня - последний из павильонов, появившийся на территории Екатерининского парка. По замыслу архитектора композиция Турецкой бани воспроизводит мечеть. Купол декорирован рельефными орнаментами, а высокий минарет, увенчанный шпилем с полумесяцем, придает зданию особую живописность. Плоскости стен расчленены профилированными тягами. Внутренние помещения выполнены в "мавританском" стиле. В оформлении интерьеров были использованы вывезенные во время русско-турецкой войны 1828-1829 годов из Румелии (европейская часть владений Османской империи с центром в Софии) беломраморные детали внутренней отделки бани турецкой султанши.

(Translated by Google) After restoration it is simply beautiful. There was once a boat station, but the building is in a sad state. (Original) После реставрации просто красота. Когда-то была лодочная станция, а строение в печальном состоянии.

(Translated by Google) The dome shines and catches your eye from afar. The Turkish bath was built in 1850-1852 on a small peninsula. It is the last building built in the park. Rather serving as decoration, the pavilion was built without heating and was never used for its intended purpose. During the Second World War, the building was badly damaged by a shell. In 1953, the facades were restored. The pavilion was completely restored in 2005-2008 and now hosts exhibitions. (Original) Куполът блести и грабва погледът ви отдалече. Турската баня е построена през 1850-1852 г. на малък полуостров. Това е последната сграда, построена в парка. По-скоро служи като украса, павилионът е построен без отопление и никога не е бил използван по предназначение. По време на Втората световна война сградата е силно повредена от удар от снаряд. През 1953 г. фасадите са възстановени. Павилионът е изцяло реставриран през 2005-2008 г. и сега в него се провеждат изложби.

(Translated by Google) Monument to the owner of beauty. But it should be noted that beauty was also created by his wife (Original) Памятник хозяину красоты. Но нужно отметить, что красота создана и его супругой

(Translated by Google) A good recreation of the figure from the painting. (Original) Хорошее воссоздание фигуры с картины

(Translated by Google) A monument to one of the most controversial emperors of Russia. A huge thirst for change to change everything and everyone, just not like the great mother. Therefore, throwing and an unsystematic approach, and nervous breakdowns, and exile. Only under Pavel could the story with Lieutenant Kizhe happen))))) And, it seems to me, the monument managed to convey the inconsistency of nature..... a sovereign pose.... a cane... and in the face and figure .....uncertainty.... (Original) Памятник одному из самых противоречивых императоров России. Огромная жажда перемен изменить все и вся, лишь бы не как у великой матушки. Поэтому и метания и внесистемный подход, и нервные срывы, и ссылки. Только при Павле могла произойти история с поручиком Киже))))) И , мне кажется, памятнику удалось передать противоречивость натуры.....державная поза....трость...а в лице и фигуре .....неуверенность....

(Translated by Google) Monument to the Great Emperor, Man. To the vilely killed, to the slandered after the murder. But we come and see the fruits of his plans and deeds in the palace and park. And maybe Russia, if he lived and ruled, would have more in common with this magical park than it does now? (Original) Памятник Великому Императору, Человеку. Подло убитому, после убийства оболганному. Но мы приходим и видим плоды его замыслов и деяний в дворце и парке. И может быть Россия, если бы он жил и правил, имела бы больше общего с этим волшебным парком чем сейчас?

(Translated by Google) An excellent monument to Emperor Paul the First (Original) Отличный памятник императору Павлу Первому

(Translated by Google) The monument fits so naturally and organically into the landscape of the palace ensemble that it would be strange if it did not exist. (Original) Памятник настолько естественно и органично вписывается в пейзаж дворцового ансамбля, что было бы странно если бы его не было.

(Translated by Google) A very successful classical monument - the figure of the Emperor on an interestingly shaped pedestal. (Original) Весьма удачный классический памятник - фигура Императора на постаменте интересной формы.

(Translated by Google) The Grotto Pavilion (Morning Hall, Hall of Antiques) is an architectural monument. Located in Pushkin, in Catherine Park, on the shore of the Bolshoi Pond. Each regular park ensemble of the 18th century was required to have the Hermitage, Grotto and artificial ruins pavilions. The Tsarskoe Selo Grotto was designed and began to be built in 1755-1756 by B. F. Rastrelli. The project was approved in August 1749, but construction and decoration took until 1782. In 1771, A. Rinaldi reworked the design of the interior decoration (initially it was planned to decorate the walls with tuff and shells, which was supposed to use 210 thousand large sea shells and 17½ pounds of small ones; the decor of the walls according to Rinaldi’s drawings has been preserved to this day), as construction progressed, the pavilion changed its name. (Original) Павильон «Грот» (Утренний зал, Зала антиков) памятник архитектуры. Расположен в Пушкине, в Екатерининском парке, на берегу Большого пруда. Каждый регулярный парковый ансамбль XVIII века обязан был иметь павильоны Эрмитаж, Грот и искусственные руины. Грот Царского Села спроектировал и начал строить в 1755—1756 годах Б. Ф. Растрелли. Проект был одобрен в августе 1749 года, но постройка и отделка растянулась до 1782 года. В 1771 году А. Ринальди переработал проект внутренней отделки (изначально планировалось отделать стены туфом и раковинами, на что должно было пойти 210 тысяч крупных морских раковин и 17½ пудов мелких; декор стен по рисункам Ринальди сохранился до сих по]), по мере постройки павильон сменил название.

(Translated by Google) On the shore of the then hexagonal Great Pond in the 1750s, Rastrelli erected the Grotto Pavilion. Like a mysterious sea cave, the sculptural decoration of the Grotto is dedicated to the glorification of the water element, and the sea god Neptune. Elizaveta Petrovna ordered the interiors of the pavilion to be decorated with shells, and in the 1770s, at the behest of Catherine II, the architect Antonio Rinaldi re-stuccoed the interior of the pavilion. Catherine II turned the Grotto into her office, where she came in the morning to sort out diplomatic mail and drink coffee. At this time, the pavilion began to be called the “morning hall.” By 10:00 in the morning, upon a special signal, the empress’s close associates gathered here for a common breakfast, and on warm summer evenings, tables were set here for dinner. This is a normal place for dinner, nature around, a pond, birds, flowers. (Original) На берегу шестиугольного в то время Большого пруда в 1750-е годы Растрелли возвел Павильон Грот. Подобно таинственной морской пещере, скульптурное убранство Грота посвящено прославлению водной стихии, и морскому богу Нептуну. Елизавета Петровна приказала украсить интерьеры павильона раковинами, а в 1770-е годы по повелению Екатерины II архитектор Антонио Ринальди выполнил заново лепную штукатурную отделку внутри павильона. Екатерина II превратила Грот в свой кабинет, куда она приходила по утрам разбирать дипломатическую почту и пить кофе. В это время павильон стали называть «утренним залом». К 10:00 утра сюда по особому сигналу собирались приближенные императрицы для общего завтрака, а в теплые летние вечера здесь накрывали столы для ужина. Нормальное такое местечко для ужина, природа вокруг, прудик, птички, цветочки.

(Translated by Google) The Grotto pavilion on the shore of a large pond looks wonderful. The architect Rastrelli, as a prominent representative of the Baroque style, created this building in 1760. The interior decoration is made according to Rinaldi's drawings. The building looks great from the opposite side, surrounded by trimmed bushes and trees and the delicate grounds of its own garden. (Original) Замечательно выглядит павильон "Грот" на берегу большого пруда. Архитектор Растрелли, как яркий представитель барочного стиля, создал это строение в 1760 годах. Внутренняя отделка выполнена по чертежам Ринальди. Здание великолепно выглядит с противоположной стороны в окружении стриженых кустарников и деревьев нежные площадки собственного сада.

(Translated by Google) Architect B.F. Rastrelli. 1753-1757. The grotto was a mandatory decoration of parks in the 18th century. Construction began in 1755 by decree of Empress Elizabeth Petrovna. Only one side of the building was on land, three were washed by water. The decoration of the grotto were numerous shells, which were removed under Catherine II and the walls were re-decorated with stucco and a collection of sculptures was placed in the grotto. During the war, the pier of the grotto was severely destroyed and in 1970 it was rebuilt from granite. Currently, temporary exhibitions are held here. (Original) Архитектор Б.Ф.Растрелли. 1753-1757 годы. Грот был обязательным украшением парков в 18 веке. Строительства началось в 1755 году по указу императрицы Елизаветы Петровны. Только одна сторона здания была на суше, три омывались водой. Украшением грота были многочисленные раковины, которые при Екатерине II были сняты и стены заново отделаны лепниной и а гроте размещена коллекция скульптур. Во время войны пристань грота была сильно разрушена и в 1970 году была построена заново из гранита. В настоящее время здесь проводятся временные выставки.

(Translated by Google) Construction of the grotto began under Elizaveta Petrovna, and was completed under Catherine II. The Empress placed her sculpture collection in it and loved to spend her morning hours there reading and doing business. Under Catherine II, the grotto received the name Morning Hall (Original) Строительство грота началось при Елизавете Петровне, а завершилось уже при Екатерине II. Императрица разместила в нем свою скульптурную коллекцию и любила проводить там утренние часы читая и занимаясь делами. При Екатерине II грот получил название Утренняя Зала

(Translated by Google) Grotto pavilion near the pond with ducks (Original) Павильон грот возле пруда с утками

(Translated by Google) Super pavilion at Ekaterina palace big garden super sunset 🔥👌🏼 (Original) Süper pavilion at Ekaterina palace big garden super sunset 🔥👌🏼

Everything was ok except for the exorbitant price for a ticket for a foreigner. 2500 rubles for a 30 minute tour with minimal English. In Europe we have the same prices for everyone.

I come back after 8 years. The exterior and the park are really amazing, a must see. About the interior tour, re her living zone, which I did for the first time, well, I am not sure is something to be seen... First of all you will discover that almost everything was bombed or robbed during second world war, so you are looking to a replica, which is taking away all the magic from it since......since let us be honest, interiors are unreal ugly. Too much of everthing without real balance and well thought details. And when you see it as a replica, you start to think 💬 well why to remake such a kitsch interior and not even to the end (not all the rooms have been restored until the end ). Also, the guide we had was so boring, lots of details repeating over and over... In general, the visit to the interior I won't recommend it, you won't loose anything. The park yes, that is a piece of art to be seen.

Beautiful. Grand. Bold. The palace is stunning and both the Catherine and Alexander parks are beautiful. I really want to visit the Alexander Palace when it opens after renovations. Which may take years sadly. The Amber Room is amazing. The post war photos of the destruction are sobering

Exhilarating experience to see so much grandeur and beauty! The interiors of Catherine's Palace are truly awe-inspiring, especially the Amber Room. Entry into the Palace always involves a longish queue, but it's worth it. If you have the stamina, don't miss out the stunning Palace gardens either. As splendid as the Palace interiors.

A great place just a train or a bus ride from St. Petersburg. The park is beautiful and the palace tour is nice. Be prepared to wait in line for about 30 minutes to an hour since there are a lot of visitors and due to the capacity, only certain number are allowed every 15 minutes.

Beautifully restored back to almost original greatness. Displays the crazy wealth of the Romanovs. Also a nice example of the Russian taste for gold and ornaments. Best to visit off season to avoid the largest hordes of tourists.

A don't miss site in St Petersburg. Tickets go on sale 30 days prior, don't miss the date, they will be sold out 29 days prior (the tixs for Catherine Palace). You can still get a tix via a long line or by joining a tour. All of the rooms are beautiful but the amber room alone is worth the visit.

A very beautiful and big park where one could walk and contemplate beauty for hours. There are lots of trees that look like a wild forest but it is obvious that they are also looked after. I did not go into the museums so can't say about them.

Beautiful palace not far from the more touristy Tsarskoye Selo. Beautiful, intimate rooms in a fabulous park setting. The interiors are exquisite. No crowds when I visited. I recommend paying extra to see the private apartments of the dowager empress

Really great place to walk around. Visited in winter. Beautiful snow and icy Park. Probably even better in summer

A park that my family loves to walk during the summer. Our trip out this weekend was a bit early in the season and the weather was a bit chilly. During the summer that gardens are full or different kinds of flowers. There are even parts of the park where a person can go and lay out in the grass, a true luxury in Russia. Be sure and bring some nuts as there are many hungry squirrels who will gladly come get them out of your hand. This is a lot of fun for kids.

Great park to work around any time of the day! I believe it’s free after 5pm!

Worth to visit. Interesting short tour around private garden. Beautiful place.

Beautiful palace heir to the throne of the Russian Empire. A small palace and a large park. Everything is very beautiful.

It stayed closed for more than 40 years. Now it's open!

Serenity

(Translated by Google) Pavlovsk...Pil Tower is a postcard view of the park. I love this place at any time of the year! Slowness, beauty, the desire to stop and admire the wondrous beauties, sometimes the desire to jog along its alleys...whatever you like. (Original) Павловск...Пиль башня-открыточный вид парка.Люблю это место в любое время года!Медлительность, красота, желание остановиться и любоваться дивными красотами, иногда желание бегом пробежаться по его аллеям...кому что нравится.

(Translated by Google) Wonderful park!! Very clean and thoughtful, with recreation areas and walking trails. And places where you can have an affordable snack. (Original) Прекрасный парк!! Очень чистый и продуманный, с зонами отдыха, прогулочными тропами. И местами где можно доступно перекусить.

(Translated by Google) After restoration it looks very nice and neat. In a quiet cozy place. You can go upstairs and see the interior decoration. There are two paintings inside: on the ceiling and at the entrance. The fireplace does not work naturally. And a bench. Everything is new and it’s nice to see the beautiful work of the restorers. (Original) После реставрации очень красиво и аккуратно смотрится. В тихом уютном месте. Можно подняться наверх и посмотреть внутреннее убранство. Внутри две картины: на потолке и при входе. Камин не работающий естественно. И скамья. Все новое и приятно лицезреть на красивую работу реставраторов.

(Translated by Google) A very interesting object. Beautifully painted, very unusual roof. There is a bridge right on the shore near the tower. Beautiful place. (Original) Очень интересный объект. Расписана красиво, очень необычная крыша. Сразу на берегу у башни мост. Красивое место.

(Translated by Google) A great place for walks, photo shoots, cycling. Clean fresh air. Beautiful places. (Original) Отличное место для прогулок, фотосессии, катание на велосипеде. Чистый свежий воздух. Красивые места.

(Translated by Google) Across the road from Pavlovsky Park on the side of the palace (Sadovaya Street) is Marienthal Park. It's very nice to take a walk and see something new. BIP Castle and St. Nicholas Cathedral are definitely worth seeing)) (Original) Через дорогу от Павловского парка со стороны дворца (Садовая улица) располагается парк Мариенталь. Очень приятно прогуляться и посмотреть на что-то новое. Замок БИП и Собор Николая Чудотворца точно стоит увидеть))

(Translated by Google) It seemed to us that Pavlovsk, after visiting the palace complex, would no longer be able to surprise us, but no) Walking a little further, you can see the river and if you walk along it, you will see a wonderful view of the BIP castle) Once upon a time this place served Pavel 1. Marienthal, informally also Bibs or Bip - a two-story castle (pentagonal in plan) with two towers (oval in plan) and a courtyard at the fork the Slavyanka and Tyzva rivers in the southern part of Pavlovsk. Around, according to all the rules of the bastion system, earthen fortifications (bastions, ravelins, lunettes, flushes) were built. It is considered an architectural whim of Paul I. It was destroyed during the 2nd World War, but has now been restored and presented to our attention as a hotel and restaurant) A spacious, well-groomed green lawn with turkeys, goats, and chickens freely roaming around the territory) This place is suitable for Weddings, Holidays , Corporate events, etc.) there is parking and security. (Original) Нам казалось, что Павловск, после посещения дворцового комплекса, больше не сможет нас удивить, ан нет) Пройдя чуть дальше, можно увидеть реку и если идти вдоль нее, то перед взором открывается чудесный вид на замок БИП) Когда-то это место служило Павлу 1. Мариенталь, неформально также Бибс или Бип — двухэтажный замок (в плане пятиугольный) с двумя башнями (в плане овальными) и внутренним двором у развилки рек Славянка и Тызва в южной части Павловска. Вокруг по всем правилам бастионной системы устроены земляные фортификации (бастионы, равелины, люнеты, флеши). Считается архитектурным капризом Павла I. Во время 2й мировой войны было разрушено, но теперь восстановлено и представлено нашему вниманию как гостиница и ресторан) Просторная, ухоженная зелёная лужайка со свободно гуляющими по территории индюшками, козами, курами) Это место подойдет для проведения Свадьбы, Праздников, Корпоративов и тд) есть парковка и охрана.

(Translated by Google) The park is not well maintained in spring. Traces of picnics, garbage, bottles. We saw a wonderful woman who was collecting trash while walking with her dog. A true patriot of his city. Directly opposite the BIP castle we saw traces of beaver work - sharpened tree pencils. (Original) Парк весной не ухожен. Следы пикников, мусор, бутылки. Увидели замечательную женщину, которая во время прогулки с собакой собирала мусор. Настоящий патриот своего города. Прямо напротив замка БИП увидели следы работы бобров - заточенные карандаши деревьев.

(Translated by Google) Just a passing array of trees in the Slavyanka valley. In winter it is good to ski on the slopes. In summer, walk along the water. View of the Pavlovsk Palace and park. (Original) Просто проходной массив деревьев на долиной Славянки. Зимой хорошо кататься со склонов. Летом пройтись вдоль воды. Вид на Павловский дворец и парк.

(Translated by Google) Small, cozy park. With beautiful panoramic views. Not far from the Pavlovsk Palace. Free. (Original) Небольшой, уютный парк. С прекрасными панорамными видами. Не далеко от Павловского дворца. Бесплатный.

(Translated by Google) With the parks closed, this was a salvation. It seems small, but somehow cozy and always interesting. Nature is constantly changing. Beautiful places for photos. (Original) При закрытых парках-это было спасение. Вроде и небольшой, но какой то уютный и всегда интересный. Природа постоянно меняется. Красивые места для фото.

(Translated by Google) It’s hard to call it a park, more like a green area along the river. A rather neglected river, unkempt banks. Among the beauties are the terrain and the BIP castle. (Original) Парком назвать трудно, скорее зеленая зона вдоль реки. Довольно запущенная речка, неухоженные берега. Из красот - рельеф местности и замок БИП.

(Translated by Google) The most beautiful place. From the outside it looks like a painting. The pavilion was built in the form of a rotunda by the architect Charles Cameron in 1780-1782. Initially, the Temple contained a large marble statue of Catherine II, but in 1791 it was presented to Count I.G. Chernyshev, and in 1792 an alabaster figure of the Empress in the image of Ceres was installed here. The Temple of Friendship was supposed to be used for breakfast and dinner in the park, so on the opposite bank of the river a kitchen was built in the form of a rural house (dismantled at the beginning of the 19th century). (Original) Красивейшее место. Со стороны смотрится как картина. Павильон построен в виде ротонды архитектором Ч. Камероном в 1780—1782 годах. Первоначально в Храме находилась большая мраморная статуя Екатерины II, но в 1791 году её подарили графу И. Г. Чернышеву, и в 1792 году здесь установили алебастровую фигуру императрицы в образе Цереры. Храм Дружбы предполагалось использовать для завтраков и ужинов в парке, поэтому на противоположном берегу реки была построена кухня в виде сельского домика (разобрана в начале XIX века).

(Translated by Google) The most beautiful place in Pavlovsk Park. Empress Maria Feodorovna was also a landscape designer (as they say now) and all the places from different angles were chosen as if from paintings by medieval European masters! (Original) Красивейшее место в Павловском парке.Императрица Мария Федоровна была ещё и ландшафтным дизайнером(как теперь говорят) и все места с разных ракурсов подобраны как с картин средневековых европейских мастеров!

(Translated by Google) Perhaps the most picturesque place in Pavlovsky Park. A very blissful mood from just the sight of the pavilion in combination with the surrounding greenery and ponds, and in any weather. How many pictures are written here! In summer, in warm weather, you don’t want to leave here for a long time. (Original) Пожалуй самое живописное место в Павловском парке. Очень благостное настроение от одного только вида павильона в сочетании с окружающей зеленью и водоёмами, причём в любую погоду. Сколько картин написано здесь! Летом, в тёплую погоду подолгу не хочется уходить отсюда.

(Translated by Google) Nice place, only the floor and doors remain from the originals. By the way, the altar that stands in the middle of the hall is Roman, 3rd century AD. (Original) Приятно место, из оригиналов остался только пол и двери. Кстати, алтарь, который стоит посреди зала, римский 3 век н.э.

(Translated by Google) Wonderful park! Walk and breathe the air! Are you in St. Petersburg and have a free day?! Roll! (Original) Прекрасный парк! Гулять и дышать воздухом! Вы в Питере и у Вас есть свободный день?! Скатайтесь!

(Translated by Google) A very large park with a magnificent landscape! The entrance to the park itself is especially impressive! I highly recommend visiting (Original) Очень большой парк с великолепным ландшафтом! Особенно впечатляет вход в сам парк ! Настоятельно рекомендую посетить

(Translated by Google) A very pleasant addition to the picturesque place. Gorgeous views of the valley of the shallow Slavyanka River. (Original) Очень приятное дополнение к живописности места. Шикарные виды на долину мелководной реки Славянка.

(Translated by Google) A small bridge over the Slavyanka river. Almost living centaurs (Original) Небольшой мост через речку Славянка. Практически живые кентавры

(Translated by Google) A beautiful bridge with funny centaurs. (Original) Красивый мостик с забавными кентаврами.

(Translated by Google) It’s just 10 out of 10 everything in this park is wonderful))) in other reviews some fools write that they don’t understand why they charge 100 rubles for entry))) that’s how someone who hasn’t really walked in the park can simply argue Everything is clean, neat and well maintained I’m sure if the state allocated more funds it would be even better Because a lot of things require restoration and this is our cultural heritage It is obvious that the park staff cares and treats each bridge and monument with love. (Original) Просто 10 из 10 всё в этом парке прекрасно ))) в других отзывах какие-то дураки пишут, что им не понятно за что берут 100 руб за вход ))) так может просто рассуждать тот кто толком не гулял по парку Всё чисто аккуратно, ухоженно Уверена , если бы государство выделяла больше средств , то было бы ещё круче Потому что многое требует реставрации и это наше культурное наследие Очевидно, что работники парка заботятся и с любовью относятся к каждому мосту и монументу

(Translated by Google) There are copies of the statues on the bridge, and the originals are in the Aviary pavilion. (Original) На мосту стоят копии статуй, а оригиналы - в павильоне "Вольер".

(Translated by Google) What a beauty it is in Pavlovsk! I want to go there more often! (Original) Какая красота в Павловске!Хочется туда чаще ездить!

(Translated by Google) Built in the early 1790s according to the design of V. Brenna. (Original) Построен в начале 1790 годов по проекту В. Бренны.

(Translated by Google) Very beautiful castle. Magnificent landscapes. Stylish interior. Interesting dishes. The menu is very funny)) price tags by type of dishes (appetizers are all 1000, soups, all 1300), makes it very easy to plan expenses. Very unusual execution of dishes, not standard, but tasty. It is worth visiting for a good walk and a good lunch) (Original) Очень красивый замок. Великолепные пейзажи. Стильный интерьер. Интересные блюда. Очень забавно составлено меню)) ценники по типу блюд (закуски все по 1000, супы, все по 1300), очень облегчает планирование расходов. Очень не обычное исполнение блюд, не стандартное, но вкуссное. Посетить стоит ради хорошей прогулки и хорошего обеда)

(Translated by Google) Stylish, well-kept place, delicious coffee, non-intrusive service. There is parking. (Original) Стильное ухоженной место, вкусный кофе, не навязчивый сервис. Есть парковка.

(Translated by Google) We held our son's wedding! We really liked it! The food is very tasty. The service is top notch! The geolocation is very cool! It's beautiful! I think after the President of Kazakhstan, we are the second Kazakhs who celebrated in this castle! The rooms are very beautiful, made to look like old rooms! I recommend visiting this castle at least once! The highest rating! Thank you very much! Beautiful and delicious! (Original) Провели свадьбу сыну!очень понравилось!готовят очень вкусно.обслуживание высший пилотаж!геолокация очень классная!красиво!я думаю после президента Казахстана мы вторые казахи которые отпраздновали в этом замке!номера очень красивые сделаны под старинные номера!рекомендую побывать хоть раз в этом замке!высшая оценка!спасибо большое !красиво вкусно!

(Translated by Google) A great place to celebrate with a large group. It was the first time. Borscht, lard, moonshine - excellent. Caprice: there was a shortage of some interesting bread. (Original) Отличное место для празднования большой компанией. Был первый раз. Борщ, сало, самогонка,- отлично. Каприз: нехватило какого-нибудь интересного хлеба.

(Translated by Google) We were in a restaurant, delicious, exotic, expensive, qualified staff (Original) Были в ресторане, вкусно, экзотично, дорого, сотрудники квалифицированные

(Translated by Google) Picturesque place (Original) Живописное место