Suprugu Blagodeteliu Pavilion in Pavlovsk

Suprugu Blagodeteliu Pavilion is a circular neoclassical structure in Pavlovsk Park built with granite columns, cast iron ornaments, and a plaster-finished interior. The building houses a commemorative statue inside and combines elements designed for remembrance and memorial purposes.

Commissioned by Maria Feodorovna, it was constructed between 1808 and 1810 by architect Jean-François Thomas de Thomon. The pavilion was created as a cenotaph to honor the memory of Paul I.

The name means "Benefactress of the Husband" and reflects its purpose as a memorial to a beloved spouse. Visitors experience it today as a quiet place of remembrance within the park, where the classical design honors imperial history.

The pavilion sits within the park and is reachable by following marked paths through the New Silvia section. A general park admission ticket grants entry, with no additional fee required.

It serves the unusual dual purpose of functioning as both a cenotaph and a functional pavilion, a rare combination in architectural design. The circular form was deliberately chosen to symbolize eternity within the memorial concept.

Location: Pavlovsk

Inception: 1808

Part of: Pavlovsk Museum-Preserve, New Silvia, Pavlovsk Park

Website: https://pavlovskmuseum.ru/about/park/layout/44/1160

GPS coordinates: 59.69353,30.46635

Latest update: December 8, 2025 21:01