Apollo Colonnade, Classical colonnade in Pavlovsk, Russia
The Apollo Colonnade is a classical structure in Pavlovsk Park near Saint Petersburg consisting of fourteen tall columns supporting a classical entablature above. The structure stands in an open area within the park and serves as a focal point in the landscape.
The structure was designed in 1782 by British architect Charles Cameron, who was commissioned to shape the Pavlovsk complex. It was built as part of the imperial residence created for Emperor Paul I.
The structure displays classical architectural principles that visitors notice while walking through the park grounds. It was placed on the federal heritage registry to protect its artistic values and represents the aesthetic ideals favored during the late 1700s in Russia.
You can reach the structure by following the main pathways of Pavlovsk Park, which covers 600 hectares of landscaped gardens and is easy to navigate on foot. Wear comfortable shoes since you will walk across the park grounds to reach this location.
The site houses a replica of the famous Apollo Belvedere statue, which originally resides in the Vatican collection. This copy lets visitors see the classical sculpture on-site rather than having to travel to Rome to view it.
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