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1634-05. Sculpture in lower garden near Grand (Menshikov) Palace in Oranienbaum. Lomonosov, west from Saint Petersburg, Russia, July 24, 2015Similar picturesLarge thumbnails | Use small thumbnails | View as slideshow |
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1634-05. Sculpture in lower garden near Grand (Menshikov) Palace in Oranienbaum. Lomonosov, west from Saint Petersburg, Russia, July 24, 2015Similar picturesLarge thumbnails | Use small thumbnails | View as slideshow |
 Lower garden near Grand (Menshikov) Palace in Oranienbaum. Lomonosov, west from Saint Petersburg, Russia, July 24, 2015  Lower garden from grand staircase of Great (Menshikov s) Palace in Lomonosov (Oranienbaum). West from Saint Petersburg, Russia, September 11, 2013  Grand (Menshikov) Palace in Oranienbaum. Lomonosov, west from Saint Petersburg, Russia, July 24, 2015  Lower Garden near Menshikov s Palace. Oranienbaum (Lomonosov), a suburb of Saint Petersburg, Russia, September 25, 2015  Lower garden of Great (Menshikov s) Palace in Lomonosov (Oranienbaum). West from Saint Petersburg, Russia, September 11, 2013  Grand Menshikov Palace (Bolshoy Menshikovsky Dvorets). It is the palace s majestic Northern Facade, designed in the Petrine Baroque style by architects Giovanni Mario Fontana and Gottfried Scha"del between 1710 and 1727. The palace sits atop a natural ridge, enhancing its monumentality. A grand system of stone terraces and a double-flight staircase descends from the main entrance to the Lower Garden. Oranienbaum palace-and-park ensemble in Lomonosov (a suburb of St. Petersburg), Russia, October 13, 2025  Lower Pond and Japanese Pavilion of Menshikov Palace in the park. Oranienbaum (Lomonosov), a suburb of Saint Petersburg, Russia, September 25, 2015  Lower Pond in a park, with Japanese Pavilion of Menshikov Palace in background, in Lomonosov (Oranienbaum). West from Saint Petersburg, Russia, May 23, 2011  View of Japanese Pavilion of Menshikov Palace from southern end of Lower Pond in the park. Oranienbaum (Lomonosov), a suburb of Saint Petersburg, Russia, September 25, 2015  Garden in backyard of Great (Menshikov s) Palace in Lomonosov (Oranienbaum). West from Saint Petersburg, Russia, September 11, 2013  The Great (Menshikov s) Palace. Oranienbaum (Lomonosov), a suburb of Saint Petersburg, Russia, September 25, 2015  Interior of Menshikov Palace in Lomonosov (Oranienbaum). West from Saint Petersburg, Russia, August 16, 2007  Menshikov Palace. Oranienbaum (Lomonosov), 20 miles west from Saint Petersburg, Russia, August 2, 2012  Stairs of Menshikov Palace in Lomonosov (Oranienbaum). West from Saint Petersburg, Russia, August 16, 2007  East wing of Menshikov Palace in Lomonosov (Oranienbaum). West from Saint Petersburg, Russia, May 23, 2011  Part of the Maze (or Labyrinth) located in the Lower Garden. The area features a classic French formal garden layout with geometrically trimmed hedges and gravel paths, characteristic of the early 18th-century design commissioned by Alexander Menshikov. Oranienbaum palace-and-park ensemble in Lomonosov (a suburb of St. Petersburg), Russia, October 13, 2025  Gate of backyard of Great (Menshikov s) Palace in Lomonosov (Oranienbaum). West from Saint Petersburg, Russia, September 11, 2013  Grand Palace (Menshikovsky Dvorets) in Lomonosov (Oranienbaum). West from Saint Petersburg, Russia, December 30, 2005  Alley in front of Menshikov Palace in Oranienbaum Park. Lomonosov, near Saint Petersburg, Russia, February 6, 2013  Entrance of Grand Palace (Menshikovsky Dvorets) in Lomonosov (Oranienbaum). West from Saint Petersburg, Russia, December 30, 2005  A sculpture near Chinese Palace in Upper Park in Lomonosov (Oranienbaum). West from Saint Petersburg, Russia, October 11, 2016  Pipevine (Aristolochia macrophylla) and a sculpture behind Chinese Palace. Oranienbaum (Lomonosov), 20 miles west from Saint Petersburg, Russia, August 2, 2012  Iron sculpture Three Graces near Chinese Palace in Upper Park in Lomonosov (Oranienbaum). West from Saint Petersburg, Russia, October 11, 2016  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  "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  Iron sculpture of three women in Upper Garden. Oranienbaum (Lomonosov), a suburb of Saint Petersburg, Russia, May 11, 2016  Garden below Menshikovsky Palace. Oranienbaum (Lomonosov), a suburb of Saint Petersburg, Russia, June 22, 2014  Formal alley of manicured spruce trees in the Lower Park of Oranienbaum, leading towards an entrance gate. Oranienbaum palace-and-park ensemble in Lomonosov (a suburb of St. Petersburg), Russia, October 13, 2025  Angliyskaya Alley in Oranienbaum. Lomonosov, west from Saint Petersburg, Russia, July 24, 2015  Karliny Pond in Oranienbaum. Lomonosov, west from Saint Petersburg, Russia, July 24, 2015  Nizhniy Pond in Oranienbaum. Lomonosov, west from Saint Petersburg, Russia, July 24, 2015  Ilioney sculpture in Pergola in the park. Oranienbaum (Lomonosov), a suburb of Saint Petersburg, Russia, September 25, 2015  Lower Pond in Lomonosov (Oranienbaum). West from Saint Petersburg, Russia, May 23, 2011  Oak west from a palace in Lomonosov (Oranienbaum). West from Saint Petersburg, Russia, September 11, 2013  Park west from a palace in Lomonosov (Oranienbaum). West from Saint Petersburg, Russia, September 11, 2013  Island on Nizhniy Pond in Oranienbaum. Lomonosov, west from Saint Petersburg, Russia, July 24, 2015  Spillway of Krasny Pond in Oranienbaum. Lomonosov, west from Saint Petersburg, Russia, July 24, 2015  Blooming linden tree in Oranienbaum. Lomonosov, west from Saint Petersburg, Russia, July 24, 2015  Pavilion Katalnaya Gorka in Oranienbaum. Lomonosov, west from Saint Petersburg, Russia, July 24, 2015  Island of Lower Pond in the park. Oranienbaum (Lomonosov), a suburb of Saint Petersburg, Russia, September 25, 2015  Southern end of Lower Pond in the park. Oranienbaum (Lomonosov), a suburb of Saint Petersburg, Russia, September 25, 2015  Marine Channel in Lower Garden from terrace of Grand Palace. Peterhof (Petrodvorets), a suburb of Saint Petersburg. Russia, September 22, 2013  Approach of Chinese Palace in the park. Oranienbaum (Lomonosov), a suburb of Saint Petersburg, Russia, September 25, 2015  Chinese Pond and Palace in Oranienbaum. Lomonosov, west from Saint Petersburg, Russia, May 19, 2021  Karliny Pond behind a palace in Lomonosov (Oranienbaum). West from Saint Petersburg, Russia, May 23, 2011  Pavilion Katalnaya Gorka after a rain in Oranienbaum. Lomonosov, west from Saint Petersburg, Russia, July 24, 2015  Southern part of Lower Pond in the park. Oranienbaum (Lomonosov), a suburb of Saint Petersburg, Russia, September 25, 2015  Western shore of Lower Pond in the park. Oranienbaum (Lomonosov), a suburb of Saint Petersburg, Russia, September 25, 2015  Trees on an island of Lower Pond in the park. Oranienbaum (Lomonosov), a suburb of Saint Petersburg, Russia, September 25, 2015  Trees near southern end of Lower Pond in the park. Oranienbaum (Lomonosov), a suburb of Saint Petersburg, Russia, September 25, 2015  Reeds in southern end of Lower Pond in the park. Oranienbaum (Lomonosov), a suburb of Saint Petersburg, Russia, September 25, 2015  Fall foliage of Lower Pond in the park. Oranienbaum (Lomonosov), a suburb of Saint Petersburg, Russia, September 25, 2015  Maple near southern end of Lower Pond in the park. Oranienbaum (Lomonosov), a suburb of Saint Petersburg, Russia, September 25, 2015  Old trees near Chinese Palace in Lomonosov (Oranienbaum). West from Saint Petersburg, Russia, September 11, 2013  Backyard of Chinese Palace in Lomonosov (Oranienbaum). West from Saint Petersburg, Russia, September 11, 2013  Duckweed near Chinese Palace in Lomonosov (Oranienbaum). West from Saint Petersburg, Russia, September 11, 2013  Spruce alley at Pavilion Katalnaya Gorka in Oranienbaum. Lomonosov, west from Saint Petersburg, Russia, July 24, 2015  Stone bench (1760s) on Angliyskaya Alley in Oranienbaum. Lomonosov, west from Saint Petersburg, Russia, July 24, 2015  Fall colors of an island of Lower Pond in the park. Oranienbaum (Lomonosov), a suburb of Saint Petersburg, Russia, September 25, 2015  Reeds in southern part of Lower Pond in the park. Oranienbaum (Lomonosov), a suburb of Saint Petersburg, Russia, September 25, 2015  View of southern part of Lower Pond in the park. Oranienbaum (Lomonosov), a suburb of Saint Petersburg, Russia, September 25, 2015  Trail on eastern shore of Lower Pond in the park. Oranienbaum (Lomonosov), a suburb of Saint Petersburg, Russia, September 25, 2015  A sculpture near Chinese Pond in Upper Park in Lomonosov (Oranienbaum). West from Saint Petersburg, Russia, October 11, 2016  Interior of Chinese Palace. Oranienbaum (Lomonosov), 20 miles west from Saint Petersburg, Russia, August 2, 2012  Ceiling of Chinese Palace. Oranienbaum (Lomonosov), 20 miles west from Saint Petersburg, Russia, August 2, 2012  Tree in area of Chinese Palace in Lomonosov (Oranienbaum). West from Saint Petersburg, Russia, September 11, 2013  Dvortsovy Prospect Street and Cathedral of Archangel Michael in Oranienbaum. Lomonosov, west from Saint Petersburg, Russia, July 24, 2015  Hedge woundwort (Stachys sylvatica) in park of Oranienbaum, near the entrance. Lomonosov, west from Saint Petersburg, Russia, July 24, 2015  Fall colors of western shore of Lower Pond in the park. Oranienbaum (Lomonosov), a suburb of Saint Petersburg, Russia, September 25, 2015  Island of Lower Pond in the park, with Japanese Pavilion in background. Oranienbaum (Lomonosov), a suburb of Saint Petersburg, Russia, September 25, 2015  Lake opposite to Chinese Palace in the park. Oranienbaum (Lomonosov), a suburb of Saint Petersburg, Russia, July 4, 2010  Oaks near Chinese Palace in Upper Park in Lomonosov (Oranienbaum). West from Saint Petersburg, Russia, October 11, 2016  Replica of a statue of Apollo near Chinese Palace in Lomonosov (Oranienbaum). West from Saint Petersburg, Russia, September 11, 2013  Stekliarusnyi Cabinet of Chinese Palace. Oranienbaum (Lomonosov), 20 miles west from Saint Petersburg, Russia, August 2, 2012  Area of Chinese Palace in Upper Park in Lomonosov (Oranienbaum). West from Saint Petersburg, Russia, October 11, 2016  Linden alley in area of Chinese Palace in Lomonosov (Oranienbaum). West from Saint Petersburg, Russia, September 11, 2013  Flowers of hedge woundwort (Stachys sylvatica) in park of Oranienbaum, near the entrance. Lomonosov, west from Saint Petersburg, Russia, July 24, 2015  Apollo statue near Chinese Palace in Upper Park in Lomonosov (Oranienbaum). West from Saint Petersburg, Russia, October 11, 2016  Iron statue near Chinese Palace in Upper Park in Lomonosov (Oranienbaum). West from Saint Petersburg, Russia, October 11, 2016  Panels of Stekliarusnyi Cabinet of Chinese Palace. Oranienbaum (Lomonosov), 20 miles west from Saint Petersburg, Russia, August 2, 2012  Stone bench (1789) near Chinese Palace. Oranienbaum (Lomonosov), 20 miles west from Saint Petersburg, Russia, August 2, 2012  Alley of Upper Garden. Oranienbaum (Lomonosov), a suburb of Saint Petersburg, Russia, September 25, 2015  Bud of umbel inflorescence of Angelica sylvestris (Russian name Dudnik) on Angliyskaya Alley in Oranienbaum. Lomonosov, west from Saint Petersburg, Russia, July 24, 2015  Spider on twayblades orchid (Listera ovata, Russian name Taynik) on Angliyskaya Alley in Oranienbaum. Lomonosov, west from Saint Petersburg, Russia, July 24, 2015  Distinctly autumnal scene in the Upper Park near the western facade of the Chinese Palace. The centerpiece is the bronze sculpture group "The Three Graces" (or "Three Virtues"), depicting three women standing in a circle holding hands. This classical motif represents charm, beauty, and creativity. Oranienbaum palace-and-park ensemble in Lomonosov (a suburb of St. Petersburg), Russia, October 13, 2025  A wide, panoramic view of the "Three Graces" sculpture within its autumn context. The dark bronze sculpture of the three women acts as a vertical anchor in a landscape dominated by towering trees. The wider angle emphasizes the scale of the forest compared to the artwork, placing human creativity within the embrace of nature. Oranienbaum palace-and-park ensemble in Lomonosov (a suburb of St. Petersburg), Russia, October 13, 2025  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  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  Menshikovsky Palace. Oranienbaum (Lomonosov), a suburb of Saint Petersburg, Russia, June 22, 2014  Lower Pond in the park. Oranienbaum (Lomonosov), a suburb of Saint Petersburg, Russia, June 22, 2014  Autumn scene of Karasta River in Oranienbaum Park. Oranienbaum palace-and-park ensemble in Lomonosov (a suburb of St. Petersburg), Russia, October 13, 2025  Classic "Golden Autumn" above the Karasta River in Oranienbaum[CloseCurlyQuote]s Upper Park. Oranienbaum palace-and-park ensemble in Lomonosov (a suburb of St. Petersburg), Russia, October 13, 2025  Alley of Oldenburgsky Park between Lomonosov (Oranienbaum) and Peterhof, south-west from Saint Petersburg. Russia, July 4, 2010  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  Flowerbeds of Parterre of Private Garden of Mariya Fiodorovna behind Grand Palace in Pavlovsk Park. Pavlovsk, suburb of Saint Petersburg, Russia, July 31, 2024  Coleus in Parterre of Private Garden of Mariya Fiodorovna behind Grand Palace in Pavlovsk Park. Pavlovsk, suburb of Saint Petersburg, Russia, July 31, 2024  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  A view of the Pavlovsk Palace seen from the Triple Lime Avenue. Planted by Charles Cameron in the 1780s using linden trees imported from Lu"beck, this avenue was designed as the grand formal approach to the palace. The building at the end is the garden facade of the Great Palace. The dark figure standing in front of the palace is the statue of Paul I. Pavlovsk, a suburb of Saint Petersburg, Russia, October 15, 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 |