Gatchina, Imperial residence in Leningrad Oblast, Russia
Description
Gatchina is a town in Leningrad Oblast, Russia, located about an hour south of Saint Petersburg. The settlement developed around its palace grounds and now combines residential neighborhoods with open green spaces.
History
The settlement emerged in the eighteenth century as an estate and later gained importance under Tsars Paul I and Alexander III. Both chose the property as a residence and expanded its role beyond that of a summer retreat.
Culture
The palace architecture combines elements of Russian classicism with medieval castle design, resulting in a structure different from other Saint Petersburg suburban residences.
Practical
Visitors reach the town by car or train from Saint Petersburg, with the journey taking between 45 and 60 minutes depending on traffic. Once there, exploring on foot works best since the center and adjacent park areas lie close together.
Did you know?
The name comes from Finnish and likely refers to a person called Hattuna. In later times, the town became the preferred home for many officers and court employees who built houses among its tree-lined streets and lakes.
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College for Noble Orphans
300 m
Hospital town in Gatchina
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8 mЖилой дом (Гатчина)
232 mДом Е. Чеблокова и М. Кусовникова (Гатчина)
178 m
Жилой дом (Гатчина)
219 mФлигель (здание общественного назначения (?)) (Гатчина)
255 m
Госпитальные службы (Гатчина)
175 m
Баня с прачечной (Гатчина)
87 mЖилой дом (Гатчина)
240 m
Жилой дом (Гатчина)
228 m
Госпиталь (Гатчина)
39 m
Здание, где в сентябре 1941 г. за Гатчину сражался отряд ополченцев под командованием Андрея Григорина, именем которого названа одна из улиц города. На доме установлена памятная доска
262 m
Сквер перед богадельней (Гатчина)
138 mГоспитальные службы (Гатчина)
93 m
Fire station in Gatchina
356 m
Бюст В.И. Ленина (Гатчина)
170 mЖилой дом (Гатчина)
219 mЖилые дома М.Ф. Воробьева с торговлей в первом этаже (два), с флигелем (Гатчина)
239 m
Krasnaya street (Gatchina)
285 m
Сад при госпитале (Гатчина)
113 m
Beggrov House, Gatchina
209 m
Prospekt 25 Oktyabrya, 18
253 mГоспитальные службы (Гатчина)
86 m
Poorhouse, Gatchina
33 mПогреб с кладовыми (Гатчина)
84 mБывшая аптека Гринейзена
286 mАндрей Григорин
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