Round granary, Gatchina

The Round Granary in Gatchina is a circular storage building with classical architectural features situated within the Gatchina Palace estate. The structure has solid walls and a distinctive domed or conical roof that covers the interior grain storage area.

The building was constructed around 1770 and served as a storage facility for grain and animal feed as the Gatchina estate expanded under imperial ownership. It was built during a period when Russian architecture combined classical forms with practical functionality.

The building demonstrates how food storage worked within an imperial estate and reflects the agricultural needs of a large royal residence. Its design shows the practical approach people used to manage grain and animal feed on such properties.

The building can be visited as part of the Gatchina Museum complex, which is accessible from the main palace grounds. It is best explored on foot, as the various structures are spread across the estate.

The circular design of this storage building is unusual for grain facilities of that era and reflects an innovative approach to maximizing interior space. The rounded shape allowed for more efficient storage and quicker access to the grain reserves.