Morean Column in Catherine Park, Tsarskoe Selo
Morean Column in Catherine Park, Tsarskoe Selo, Obelisk in Russia
The Morean Column, also known as the Chesme Column, resembles an ancient Roman victory monument.
It was erected in 1775 to commemorate the Russian victory over the Turkish fleet at the Battle of Chesme.
The column was designed by Antonio Rinaldi, a prominent architect of Italian origin.
Located in Catherine Park, Tsarskoe Selo, it is part of a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
The Morean Column blends elements of European architecture with traditional Russian styles.
Location: Pushkin
Architect: Antonio Rinaldi
Architectural style: Neoclassical architecture in Russia
Height: 7 m
Material: marble, granite, bronze, copper
Source: Wikimedia
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