Priorate park

Priorate Park is a protected area in Gatchina featuring ponds, forest sections, and walking trails designed into the natural landscape. The grounds spread across a large territory with distinct zones that offer varied experiences for exploration.

The park was founded in 1798 under Tsar Paul I and became a key part of the Gatchina estate. Its design influenced how Russian landscape architecture developed during that period.

The park is part of the Palace and Park Ensembles of Gatchina and reflects how Russian landscape design evolved during the 1700s. Walking through it reveals how architects of that era shaped outdoor spaces with specific ideas about nature and beauty.

The park grounds can be accessed through multiple entry points and offer varying conditions throughout the year for exploration. Comfortable footwear is recommended since the paths cross different types of terrain.

The park integrates architectural structures and monuments into the natural landscape in a way that creates visual harmony. This blend of buildings and nature follows principles that were distinctive in Russian garden design of that era.

Location: Gatchina

Inception: 1798

Part of: The Palace and Park Ensembles of the Town of Gatchina and its historical centre, Priorat

Website: http://gatchinapalace.ru

GPS coordinates: 59.55140,30.11940

Latest update: December 8, 2025 21:02