Pavlovsk Museum-Preserve

Pavlovsk Palace is an imperial residence with a cubic central structure topped by a low dome supported by columns and classical pavilions distributed throughout the layout. The estate also includes a large park with pathways, water features, and wooded areas spread across the grounds.

Catherine II granted her son Paul a large forest area along the Slavyanka River in 1777 to celebrate Alexander I's birth. The palace construction followed this gift and became a favored imperial residence for the family throughout the following century.

The palace served as a residence for the Russian imperial family and displays furnishings, paintings, and objects that belonged to Paul I and his court. Visitors can observe how the rooms were arranged and what artworks surrounded the royal household.

The museum offers guided tours through the palace and park with seasonal variations in opening hours. Visitors should know that different ticket options are available for various areas and the estate covers considerable ground.

The Gonzago Gallery holds rare outdoor frescoes by Pietro di Gotthardo Gonzaga, an unusual example of this art form in Northern Europe. These frescoes were specifically created to decorate grottos and garden loggias on the estate.

Location: Pavlovsk

Inception: January 1, 1777

Architects: Charles Cameron, Vincenzo Brenna, Andrey Voronikhin, Carlo Rossi, Pietro Gonzaga

Official opening: May 18, 1918

Architectural style: Neoclassical architecture

Operator: Государственный музей-заповедник «Павловск»

Opening Hours: 07:00-19:00

Phone: +78124522073

Email: palace@pavlovskmuseum.ru

Website: http://pavlovskmuseum.ru

GPS coordinates: 59.68568,30.45266

Latest update: December 20, 2025 00:27