Ptichnik, Architectural landmark in Gatchina, Russia.
The stone building features a P-shaped layout with a central two-level section facing the river and symmetrical single-story wings with arcaded windows.
Architect Andreyan Zakharov designed this structure between 1798 and 1801, using local limestone and Pudosk tuff to create a grand pavilion for breeding birds.
The building represents the architectural preferences of late 18th-century Russian design, incorporating elements like pilasters, columns, and decorative stone spheres.
The structure stands near the Palace Park border and Zverinets area at coordinates 59.572229 latitude and 30.090694 longitude within the Gatchina Museum-Preserve complex.
The building served as a facility for breeding swans, peacocks, and pheasants for both display purposes and the imperial kitchen during its early years.
Location: Gatchina
Inception: 1798
Part of: Gatchina Museum-Preserve
GPS coordinates: 59.57223,30.09069
Latest update: March 9, 2025 06:37
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