Chinese Theatre in Tsarskoe Selo
Chinese Theatre in Tsarskoe Selo, Palace theatre in Alexander Park of Tsarskoye Selo, Russia.
The Chinese Theatre features an octagonal structure with ornate decorations, combining Eastern architectural elements with European Rococo style throughout its exterior.
Antonio Rinaldi designed this theatre in 1779 as part of Catherine the Great's initiative to incorporate Chinese architectural elements into Russian imperial estates.
The theatre presented Italian operas for the Russian court, including performances of compositions by Giovanni Paisiello for Empress Catherine and her guests.
The theatre building, located at coordinates 59.717786, 30.386039, stands within the Alexander Park complex near the Chinese Village structures.
A fire destroyed the original structure in September 1941 during World War II, leaving only the architectural documentation of its elaborate design.
Location: Pushkin
Architects: Antonio Rinaldi
Official opening: 1779
Architectural style: chinoiserie, Rococo
GPS coordinates: 59.71779,30.38604
Latest update: March 3, 2025 14:38
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