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Alexander Park, Imperial gardens in Tsarskoye Selo, Russia

Alexander Park spans 200 hectares with formal gardens, natural landscapes, and architectural structures adjacent to the Catherine Palace in Tsarskoye Selo.

The park's development began in the 1740s under Empress Elizabeth's reign, featuring geometric layouts and the construction of the Alexander Palace between 1792 and 1796.

The Chinese Village within the park includes ten cottages surrounding an octagonal pagoda-observatory, representing the Russian interpretation of Asian architectural elements.

The park offers multiple entrance points, including the main gate opposite Catherine Palace and an additional access through the gate near Alexander Palace.

The Horse Cemetery in the northern section contains graves of over 110 Imperial horses, marking their significance to the Russian royal family until 1917.

Location: Pushkin

Operator: Государственный музей-заповедник «Царское село»

Part of: Alexander Palace and park, including the Park of Farm, Tsarskoye Selo

GPS coordinates: 59.72167,30.37722

Latest update: May 27, 2025 13:15

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