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157-27. Chinese Theatre, destroyed during the war, in Alexandrovskiy Park of Pushkin (former Tsarskoe Selo, residence of Russian tsars). Near Sankt Petersburg, Russia, October 22, 2000Similar picturesLarge thumbnails | Use small thumbnails | View as slideshow |
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Pushkin (former Tsarskoe Selo) near Saint Petersburg, Russia, December 3, 2016  Chinese Village, now apartments for businessmen, in Catherine Park of Pushkin (former Tsarskoe Selo), a suburb of Saint Petersburg, Russia, June 21, 2009  Chinese Bridges of Krestovy Canal in Aleksandrovsky (Alexander) Park. Pushkin (former Tsarskoe Selo) near Saint Petersburg, Russia, September 19, 2013  Reflection of Chinese Summer House (Creaking, or Pagoda) in Ekaterininsky Park. Pushkin (former Tsarskoe Selo), south from Saint Petersburg, Russia, May 30, 2011  A.S. in Aleksandrovsky Park in Pushkin (former Tsarskoe Selo, suburb of Saint Petersburg). Russia, January 27, 2000  Chinese Summer House (Creaking, or Pagoda, 1778 - 1786) in Ekaterininsky Park. Pushkin (former Tsarskoe Selo), south from Saint Petersburg, Russia, May 30, 2011  Creaking or Chinese Summer-House (pagoda) in Ekaterininsky (Catherine) Park of Pushkin (former Tsarskoe Selo), a suburb of Saint Petersburg. Russia, September 7, 2013  A.S. beside a fir-tree in Aleksandrovsky Park in Pushkin (former Tsarskoe Selo, suburb of Saint Petersburg). Russia, January 27, 2000  Arsenal ruins in Aleksandrovsky Park in Pushkin (former Tsarskoe Selo, suburb of Saint Petersburg). Russia, January 27, 2000  Small Chinese and Krestovy bridges of Krestovy Canal in Alexander Park. Pushkin (former Tsarskoe Selo) near Saint Petersburg, Russia, May 23, 2019  A.S. beside of Sidur s sculpture in Pushkin, suburb of Sankt Petersburg. Russia, October 22, 2000  Reflection of Creaking or Chinese Summer-House (pagoda) in Upper Ponds in Ekaterininsky (Catherine) Park of Pushkin (former Tsarskoe Selo), a suburb of Saint Petersburg. Russia, September 7, 2013  Chinese Gazebo (often called the Creaking Pagoda or Skripuchaya Besedka) which is one of the most eccentric and picturesque structures in Catherine Park. Built between 1778 and 1786, this pavilion was designed by Yury Felten (Georg Friedrich Veldten) at the height of the 18th-century craze for Chinoiserie (Chinese-style art). The pavilion gets its popular nickname from the metal weather vane on its roof. Shaped like a Chinese banner, it was intentionally designed to creak loudly in the wind. Originally, such pavilions served as tea houses or resting spots for the Empress and her court during their walks. Pushkin (former Tsarskoe Selo) near Saint Petersburg, Russia, October 10, 2025  View from the Small Chinese Bridge looks down the Krestovy Canal in the opposite direction from the Cross Bridge. The photo captures the linear vista of the canal, flanked by an avenue of mature maple trees displaying vibrant autumn colors. The foreground highlights the Small Chinese Bridge s decorative iron railing, featuring a geometric lattice pattern with gilded rosettes, cast in 1786. This section of the canal borders the regular "New Garden" area, leading toward the Chinese Village. Aleksandrovsky (Alexander) Park in Pushkin (former Tsarskoe Selo) near Saint Petersburg, Russia, October 10, 2025  The view through the porticoes of one Small Chinese Bridge (often called the Second Small Chinese Bridge) that frames the Cross Bridge in the distance. The twin porticoes, with their "Chinese" peaked roofs and paired columns, create a natural proscenium that directs the eye straight down the canal. The foreground showcases the bridge s vibrant ironwork--geometric lattices and gilded details--contrasting with the brick arch of the Cross Bridge and the soft autumn foliage beyond. This alignment exemplifies the park s deliberate theatricality, using architectural "wings" (the porticoes) to stage the view of the central pavilion. Aleksandrovsky (Alexander) Park in Pushkin (former Tsarskoe Selo) near Saint Petersburg, Russia, October 10, 2025  Tansy (Tanacetum vulgare, Russian name Pizhma) in Aleksandrovsky Park in Pushkin (former Tsarskoe Selo), a suburb of Saint Petersburg. Russia, July 10, 2010  A poetic tribute "Pushkin was here" to the great Russian poet Alexander Pushkin in Catherine Park. The symbols on the bench carry specific meanings related to his time at the Imperial Lyceum (located just nearby), where he studied from 1811 to 1817. The Bicorne Hat (Cocked Hat): This represents the uniform worn by the students of the Imperial Lyceum. The Open Book: A symbol of his literary genius and his constant immersion in reading and writing poetry, often done while wandering this very park. Pushkin (former Tsarskoe Selo) near Saint Petersburg, Russia, October 10, 2025  Cabbage thistle (Cirsium oleraceum, Russian name Bodyak) in Aleksandrovsky Park in Pushkin (former Tsarskoe Selo), a suburb of Saint Petersburg. Russia, July 10, 2010  Willow-herb (Epilobium hirsutum, Russian name Kiprey) in Aleksandrovsky Park in Pushkin (former Tsarskoe Selo), a suburb of Saint Petersburg. Russia, July 10, 2010  Woolly burdock (Arctium tomentosum, Russian name Lopuh) in Aleksandrovsky Park in Pushkin (former Tsarskoe Selo), a suburb of Saint Petersburg. Russia, July 10, 2010  Blooming thistle (Cirsium heterophyllum(?), Russian name Bodiak) in Aleksandrovsky Park in Pushkin (former Tsarskoe Selo), a suburb of Saint Petersburg. Russia, July 10, 2010  One of the Small Chinese Bridges (Small Iron Bridges) crossing the Krestovy Canal. Originally wooden (1781), they were replaced with cast iron versions forged at the Sestroretsk Arms Factory in 1786. Designed by Charles Cameron, who also planned the nearby Chinese Village. The bridge features intricate iron lattice railings and is framed by distinctive porticoes formed of paired columns with "Chinese-style" curved sheet-iron roofs. The columns are painted to mimic colored marble, and the structure was fully restored in the 21st century. Aleksandrovsky (Alexander) Park in Pushkin (former Tsarskoe Selo) near Saint Petersburg, Russia, October 10, 2025  Blooming Cabbage thistle (Cirsium oleraceum, Russian name Bodyak) in Aleksandrovsky Park in Pushkin (former Tsarskoe Selo), a suburb of Saint Petersburg. Russia, July 10, 2010  Blooming Willow-herb (Epilobium hirsutum, Russian name Kiprey) in Aleksandrovsky Park in Pushkin (former Tsarskoe Selo), a suburb of Saint Petersburg. Russia, July 10, 2010  Moneywort (Creeping Jenny, Lysimachia nummularia, Russian name Verbeynik) in Aleksandrovsky Park in Pushkin (former Tsarskoe Selo), a suburb of Saint Petersburg. Russia, July 10, 2010  Close up of Cabbage thistle (Cirsium oleraceum, Russian name Bodyak) in Aleksandrovsky Park in Pushkin (former Tsarskoe Selo), a suburb of Saint Petersburg. Russia, July 10, 2010  Alley in Catherine Park. Pushkin (former Tsarskoe Selo) near Saint Petersburg, Russia, October 13, 2016  Big Pond in Catherine Park. Pushkin (former Tsarskoe Selo) near Saint Petersburg, Russia, October 13, 2016  Old Garden in Catherine Park. Pushkin (former Tsarskoe Selo) near Saint Petersburg, Russia, October 13, 2016  Oak tree in Catherine Park. Pushkin (former Tsarskoe Selo) near Saint Petersburg, Russia, October 13, 2016  Alexander Park. Pushkin (former Tsarskoe Selo), south from Saint Petersburg, Russia, October 3, 2016  Parterres in Catherine Park. Pushkin (former Tsarskoe Selo) near Saint Petersburg, Russia, October 13, 2016  Flower of Moneywort (Creeping Jenny, Lysimachia nummularia, Russian name Verbeynik) in Aleksandrovsky Park in Pushkin (former Tsarskoe Selo), a suburb of Saint Petersburg. Russia, July 10, 2010  Close up of flower of Woolly burdock (Arctium tomentosum, Russian name Lopuh) in Aleksandrovsky Park in Pushkin (former Tsarskoe Selo), a suburb of Saint Petersburg. Russia, July 10, 2010  Blooming Woolly burdock (Arctium tomentosum, Russian name Lopuh) on roadside in Aleksandrovsky Park in Pushkin (former Tsarskoe Selo), a suburb of Saint Petersburg. Russia, July 10, 2010  Looking down the Krestovy Canal from the deck of one of the Small Chinese Bridges. The cast-iron railing belongs to the Small Chinese Bridge, characterized by its geometric lattice and gilded ball details, cast at the Sestroretsk Arms Factory. The structure in the distance is the Krestovy Bridge (Cross Bridge), positioned centrally over the canal axis. This perspective illustrates the linear layout of the "New Garden" section of Alexander Park, visually connecting the two Chinoiserie-style crossings. Aleksandrovsky (Alexander) Park in Pushkin (former Tsarskoe Selo) near Saint Petersburg, Russia, October 10, 2025  Gribok Hill in Alexander Park. Pushkin (former Tsarskoe Selo) near Saint Petersburg, Russia, October 13, 2016  Pier of Big Island in Catherine Park. Pushkin (former Tsarskoe Selo) near Saint Petersburg, Russia, October 13, 2016  Cameron Gallery in Catherine Park. Pushkin (former Tsarskoe Selo) near Saint Petersburg, Russia, October 13, 2016  Linden alley in Catherine Park. Pushkin (former Tsarskoe Selo) near Saint Petersburg, Russia, October 13, 2016  Hermitage Alley in Catherine Park. Pushkin (former Tsarskoe Selo) near Saint Petersburg, Russia, October 13, 2016  Red Cascade in Catherine Park. Pushkin (former Tsarskoe Selo), south from Saint Petersburg, Russia, October 6, 2017  Sculpture of Old Garden in Catherine Park. Pushkin (former Tsarskoe Selo) near Saint Petersburg, Russia, October 13, 2016  Red Cascade in Catherine Park. Pushkin (former Tsarskoe Selo), south from Saint Petersburg, Russia, October 6, 2017  Shore of Big Pond in Catherine Park. Pushkin (former Tsarskoe Selo) near Saint Petersburg, Russia, October 13, 2016  Rome Tsezar in Catherine Park. Pushkin (former Tsarskoe Selo) near Saint Petersburg, Russia, October 13, 2016  Arsenal in Alexander Park. Pushkin (former Tsarskoe Selo), south from Saint Petersburg, Russia, October 6, 2017  Upper Ponds in Catherine Park. Pushkin (former Tsarskoe Selo) near Saint Petersburg, Russia, October 13, 2016  Island of Big Pond in Catherine Park. Pushkin (former Tsarskoe Selo) near Saint Petersburg, Russia, October 13, 2016  Reeds in Big Pond in Catherine Park. Pushkin (former Tsarskoe Selo) near Saint Petersburg, Russia, October 13, 2016  Trees in Alexander Park. Pushkin (former Tsarskoe Selo), south from Saint Petersburg, Russia, October 3, 2016  Fall colors in Catherine Park. Pushkin (former Tsarskoe Selo) near Saint Petersburg, Russia, October 13, 2016  Ramp Alley in Catherine Park. Pushkin (former Tsarskoe Selo) near Saint Petersburg, Russia, October 13, 2016  Children s House in Alexander Park. Pushkin (former Tsarskoe Selo) near Saint Petersburg, Russia, October 13, 2016  Yellow leaves in Alexander Park. Pushkin (former Tsarskoe Selo) near Saint Petersburg, Russia, October 13, 2016  Granite Terraces in Catherine Park. Pushkin (former Tsarskoe Selo) near Saint Petersburg, Russia, October 13, 2016 |