Turkish Bath

The Turkish Bath is a pavilion in Catherine Park with a central domed hall and a white marble pool at its heart. The interior walls showcase intricate mosaics and ornamental fountains that together create a richly decorated space.

Emperor Nicholas I commissioned this pavilion between 1850 and 1852 to commemorate the Russian victory in the Russo-Turkish War. The building became part of the expanding collection of park structures that displayed imperial achievements.

The interior displays marble reliefs collected after the Russian-Turkish conflict, connecting the building to that historical period. The decoration with Turkish verses carved into marble panels shows how the structure blends two cultures.

The pavilion is located on the southwestern shore of the Great Pond and can be reached through Catherine Park's walking paths. The structure sits in an easy-to-navigate area where the paths are well marked and simple to follow.

The structure combines eastern and western architecture through a minaret topped with a crescent, painted fountains, and marble details. This blend of Russian craftsmanship and oriental elements emerged as an artistic expression of the imperial-cultural exchange of that era.