Morean Column in Catherine Park, Tsarskoe Selo
Morean Column in Catherine Park, Tsarskoe Selo, Neoclassical obelisk in Catherine Park, Russia
The Morean Column rises 7 meters high and incorporates marble, granite, bronze, and copper materials in its construction within Catherine Park.
Antonio Rinaldi designed this commemorative monument in 1771 to mark the Russian victory in the Russo-Turkish War of 1768-1774.
The column reflects the Neoclassical architectural elements that characterized Russian imperial monuments during Catherine the Great's reign.
Visitors can locate the column near the Devil's Bridge in the regular section of Catherine Park at coordinates 59.711921, 30.403765.
The federal cultural heritage site combines four different construction materials to create a lasting memorial within the former imperial grounds.
Location: Pushkin
Architects: Antonio Rinaldi
Architectural style: Neoclassical architecture in Russia
Height: 7 m
Made from material: marble, granite, bronze, copper
GPS coordinates: 59.71192,30.40376
Latest update: March 3, 2025 16:05
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