Chinese Village, Folly in Pushkin, Russia
The Chinese Village consists of ten decorative buildings featuring bright facades, oriental elements, and ornate architectural details within Alexander Park.
Catherine the Great commissioned architects Antonio Rinaldi and Charles Cameron in the 1770s to construct eighteen Chinese-style houses, though only ten were completed.
The Chinese Opera Theatre, built in 1779 near the village, hosted performances of Italian composer Giovanni Paisiello for the Russian empress.
The village remains closed to public access as it serves as accommodation for VIP guests, though visitors can view its exterior from Alexander Park.
Three connecting bridges include the Dragon Bridge with zinc winged dragons and the Large Chinese Bridge decorated with pink granite vases.
Location: Pushkin
GPS coordinates: 59.71472,30.38583
Latest update: May 17, 2025 10:53
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Milkmaid fountain, Tsarskoe Selo
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Marble Bridge
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Cameron Gallery
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Chesme Column
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Turkish Bath
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Shapel in Tsarskoe Selo
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Main staircase of the Catherine Palace
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Red (Turkish) Cascade
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Catherine Palace
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Large Chinese Bridge
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Marble fountain in Tsarskoe Selo
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