Statue of Ilioneus (also known as the Kneeling Youth) located in the Oranienbaum Park (Lomonosov, near St. Petersburg). The sculpture depicts Ilioneus, the youngest son of Niobe from Greek mythology, kneeling and raising his arms in a plea for mercy before being struck by Apollo's arrows. It stands beneath a stone pergola near the Chinese Palace in the Upper Park. The pergola is famously covered in the vibrant red leaves of wild grapes (Parthenocissus), creating a striking contrast with the dark bronze figure. Russia, October 13, 2025
 | Каменная скамья Екатерины II, Ямбургская дорога, Троицкая слобода, Ломоносов, Санкт-Петербург, Северо-Западный федеральный округ, 188512, Россия |
Scenery around the Chinese Pond (Upper Park Pond) in Oranienbaum Park. The stone pergola, draped in vivid red wild grapes (Parthenocissus), serves as a striking architectural centerpiece across the water. Oranienbaum palace-and-park ensemble in Lomonosov (a suburb of St. Petersburg), Russia, October 13, 2025
| Липовая аллея, Троицкая слобода, Ломоносов, Санкт-Петербург, Северо-Западный федеральный округ, 198412, Россия |
"Golden Autumn" landscape typical of the Upper Park. Oranienbaum palace-and-park ensemble in Lomonosov (a suburb of St. Petersburg), Russia, October 13, 2025
| Петровский мост, Троицкая слобода, Ломоносов, Санкт-Петербург, Северо-Западный федеральный округ, 198412, Россия |
Petrovsky Bridge in Oranienbaum Park. The bridge is a three-arched stone structure built in 1910 (designed by O. Paulson) to replace an older wooden one. It features rough-hewn stone masonry on the lower arches contrasting with lighter brick detailing and white balustrades along the top. It spans the Karasta River, which flows through a valley currently filled with vibrant orange and golden foliage from the surrounding maple and oak trees. Oranienbaum palace-and-park ensemble in Lomonosov (a suburb of St. Petersburg), Russia, October 13, 2025
| Петровский мост, Троицкая слобода, Ломоносов, Санкт-Петербург, Северо-Западный федеральный округ, 198412, Россия |
Stone Hall Pavilion (Kammenoe Zalo) in Oranienbaum Park. It is a light pink, two-story stone pavilion designed by architect Antonio Rinaldi (built mid-18th century) for Grand Duke Peter Fedorovich. Originally used for concerts, masquerades, and dances, it later served as a Lutheran church. Oranienbaum palace-and-park ensemble in Lomonosov (a suburb of St. Petersburg), Russia, October 13, 2025
| Петровский мост, Троицкая слобода, Ломоносов, Санкт-Петербург, Северо-Западный федеральный округ, 198412, Россия |
Scenery on a slope to Karasta River. A dense mix of oak, maple, and fir trees creates a rich tapestry of color, dominated by vibrant yellows and deep golds that completely cover the canopy. Oranienbaum palace-and-park ensemble in Lomonosov (a suburb of St. Petersburg), Russia, October 13, 2025
| Руинный мост, Троицкая слобода, Ломоносов, Санкт-Петербург, Северо-Западный федеральный округ, 198412, Россия |
Autumn scene of Karasta River in Oranienbaum Park. Oranienbaum palace-and-park ensemble in Lomonosov (a suburb of St. Petersburg), Russia, October 13, 2025
| Руинный мост, Троицкая слобода, Ломоносов, Санкт-Петербург, Северо-Западный федеральный округ, 198412, Россия |
Artificial waterfall on the Karasta River in Oranienbaum Park serving as a connection between the Upper and Lower Parks. It is a tiered spillway designed with granite steps that allow the water to cascade gracefully from the Lower Pond, flowing underneath a massive stone bridge (the Lower Bridge/Dam Bridge) Oranienbaum palace-and-park ensemble in Lomonosov (a suburb of St. Petersburg), Russia, October 13, 2025
| Руинный мост, Троицкая слобода, Ломоносов, Санкт-Петербург, Северо-Западный федеральный округ, 198412, Россия |
Winding gravel path in the Upper Park of Oranienbaum. This area was called "Russian Switzerland" because of its rugged, hilly terrain, steep river banks, and the winding Karasta River valley, which landscape architects designed to resemble a wild, mountainous alpine landscape on a miniature scale. Oranienbaum palace-and-park ensemble in Lomonosov (a suburb of St. Petersburg), Russia, October 13, 2025
| Сойкинская дорога, Троицкая слобода, Ломоносов, Санкт-Петербург, Северо-Западный федеральный округ, 198412, Россия |
Rustic, three-arched stone bridge (often referred to as the Ruin Bridge or simply the stone arch bridge) in the "Russian Switzerland" area in Oranienbaum's Upper Park. Built from rough-hewn boulders to mimic a natural or ancient ruin, it harmonizes perfectly with the wild, rugged aesthetic of the Karasta River valley. The bridge spans a small ravine or tributary, surrounded by a golden forest of birch and maple trees that soften the stone's heavy appearance with delicate autumn foliage. Oranienbaum palace-and-park ensemble in Lomonosov (a suburb of St. Petersburg), Russia, October 13, 2025
|
Close-up view of the Karasta River cascade in Oranienbaum Park. The water tumbles over tiered, man-made steps (part of the Lower Bridge dam system), transforming into a silky, smooth sheet of water that suggests a long-exposure photograph. Moss-covered boulders at the base add a rugged, naturalistic touch, breaking the uniform flow into frothy white streams that contrast with the dark, wet stone walls. Oranienbaum palace-and-park ensemble in Lomonosov (a suburb of St. Petersburg), Russia, October 13, 2025
| Сойкинская дорога, Троицкая слобода, Ломоносов, Санкт-Петербург, Северо-Западный федеральный округ, 198412, Россия |
Stone bridge in Oranienbaum Park in the "Russian Switzerland" section of the Upper Park. The bridge is built from rough, unpolished granite boulders, giving it a deliberately archaic, "ruin-like" appearance that blends seamlessly into the natural landscape, typical of the romantic style popular in the 19th century. It spans a bend in the Karasta River, connecting a gravel path that winds through rolling green hills, which were artificially shaped to mimic an alpine valley. Oranienbaum palace-and-park ensemble in Lomonosov (a suburb of St. Petersburg), Russia, October 13, 2025
|
Upper Park's "Russian Switzerland". A majestic, deep green spruce tree in the foreground provides a striking vertical anchor, contrasting sharply with the soft, hazy backdrop of golden maples and oaks that line the riverbanks. The shallow, rocky riverbed is visible through the clear, dark water, with scattered boulders breaking the surface, enhancing the "mountain stream" illusion intended by the landscape architects. Oranienbaum palace-and-park ensemble in Lomonosov (a suburb of St. Petersburg), Russia, October 13, 2025
| Руинный мост, Троицкая слобода, Ломоносов, Санкт-Петербург, Северо-Западный федеральный округ, 198412, Россия |
Russian Switzerland in Oranienbaum Park. The landscape features rolling, grassy mounds covered in a scattering of fallen yellow leaves, creating a soft, textured carpet that emphasizes the undulating topography of this "Swiss" inspired area. Oranienbaum palace-and-park ensemble in Lomonosov (a suburb of St. Petersburg), Russia, October 13, 2025
| Руинный мост, Троицкая слобода, Ломоносов, Санкт-Петербург, Северо-Западный федеральный округ, 198412, Россия |
View of the Karasta River near the stone bridge in Oranienbaum Park. The stone bridge, with its rustic, unpolished arches, is partially obscured by the golden leaves of a large tree, enhancing the sense of depth and discovery typical of romantic English-style gardens. Oranienbaum palace-and-park ensemble in Lomonosov (a suburb of St. Petersburg), Russia, October 13, 2025
| Руинный мост, Троицкая слобода, Ломоносов, Санкт-Петербург, Северо-Западный федеральный округ, 198412, Россия |
Russian Switzerland in Oranienbaum Park that highlights the serene, painterly quality of the Upper Park's landscape. Oranienbaum palace-and-park ensemble in Lomonosov (a suburb of St. Petersburg), Russia, October 13, 2025
| Руинный мост, Троицкая слобода, Ломоносов, Санкт-Петербург, Северо-Западный федеральный округ, 198412, Россия |
A scene of the Karasta River in Upper Park. The shallow, rocky river flows gently towards a rustic, arched stone bridge in the background, which acts as a romantic focal point nestled deep within the foliage. Oranienbaum palace-and-park ensemble in Lomonosov (a suburb of St. Petersburg), Russia, October 13, 2025
| Руинный мост, Троицкая слобода, Ломоносов, Санкт-Петербург, Северо-Западный федеральный округ, 198412, Россия |
"Golden Autumn" season in the Upper Park. Oranienbaum palace-and-park ensemble in Lomonosov (a suburb of St. Petersburg), Russia, October 13, 2025
| Иликовский проспект, Троицкая слобода, Ломоносов, Санкт-Петербург, Северо-Западный федеральный округ, 198412, Россия |
Classic "Golden Autumn" above the Karasta River in Oranienbaum’s Upper Park. Oranienbaum palace-and-park ensemble in Lomonosov (a suburb of St. Petersburg), Russia, October 13, 2025
| Петровский мост, Троицкая слобода, Ломоносов, Санкт-Петербург, Северо-Западный федеральный округ, 198412, Россия |
Petrovsky Bridge at fall. Oranienbaum palace-and-park ensemble in Lomonosov (a suburb of St. Petersburg), Russia, October 13, 2025
| Петровский мост, Троицкая слобода, Ломоносов, Санкт-Петербург, Северо-Западный федеральный округ, 198412, Россия |
Honorary Gate (also known as the Gate of the Fortress of Peterstadt) in Oranienbaum Park. Oranienbaum palace-and-park ensemble in Lomonosov (a suburb of St. Petersburg), Russia, October 13, 2025
| Петровский мост, Троицкая слобода, Ломоносов, Санкт-Петербург, Северо-Западный федеральный округ, 198412, Россия |
Lower Pond (Nizhny Prud) with an island. The pond itself was an integral part of the fortress's original defensive and decorative water system, fed by the Karasta River, which flows down from the Upper Park. Oranienbaum palace-and-park ensemble in Lomonosov (a suburb of St. Petersburg), Russia, October 13, 2025
| Петровский мост, Троицкая слобода, Ломоносов, Санкт-Петербург, Северо-Западный федеральный округ, 198412, Россия |
"Golden Autumn" on a slope leading to the Lower Pond in Oranienbaum Park. Oranienbaum palace-and-park ensemble in Lomonosov (a suburb of St. Petersburg), Russia, October 13, 2025
| Иликовский проспект, Троицкая слобода, Ломоносов, Санкт-Петербург, Северо-Западный федеральный округ, 198412, Россия |
A grove in Oranienbaum Park featuring a mix of historic oak and linden trees, which are key elements of the Upper Park's landscape design. Oranienbaum palace-and-park ensemble in Lomonosov (a suburb of St. Petersburg), Russia, October 13, 2025
| Иликовский проспект, Троицкая слобода, Ломоносов, Санкт-Петербург, Северо-Западный федеральный округ, 198412, Россия |
A graceful, arched footbridge with simple metal railings and a small, tree-covered island of Lower Pond (Nizhny Prud). Oranienbaum palace-and-park ensemble in Lomonosov (a suburb of St. Petersburg), Russia, October 13, 2025
| Иликовский проспект, Троицкая слобода, Ломоносов, Санкт-Петербург, Северо-Западный федеральный округ, 198412, Россия |
