Pevcheskaya Tower, Pushkin

Name: Pevcheskaya Tower
Address: Pushkin, Russia

#25 among attractions in Pushkin

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Pevcheskaya Tower is a water tower in Pushkin, near St. Petersburg. The tower was constructed based on the project of architect A. Vidov as one of two towers of the Taitsky waterpipe. In addition to the basic function as a water tower, the first power station in Russia also operated there since the tower's construction. During the Second World War it suffered severe damage. ()

Local name: Певческая водонапорная башня Coordinates: 59°43'4"N, 30°23'56"E

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Day trips

Pevcheskaya Tower – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Amber Room, Catherine Park, Catherine Palace, Alexander Palace.

~940 ftSW
Reconstruction of the historic mosaics
Amber Room, Pushkin
5 min walk • The Amber Room, housed in the Catherine Palace of Pushkin, Russia, stands as a breathtaking example of baroque artistry and one of history's most intriguing mysteries. This ornate chamber, adorned with amber panels backed with gold leaf and mirrors, was originally...
0.4 miSW
Park, Baroque architecture
Catherine Park, Pushkin
11 min walk • Catherine Park, a verdant oasis nestled in the historical city of Pushkin, Russia, offers visitors a chance to stroll through a tapestry of landscaped gardens and architectural wonders. This picturesque park, part of the Tsarskoye Selo ensemble, is a masterpiece of...
~950 ftSW
Museum, Baroque architecture, Architecture
Catherine Palace, Pushkin
5 min walk • The Catherine Palace is a stunning testament to the grandeur of Russian royalty, nestled in the charming town of Pushkin, just outside of Saint Petersburg. This magnificent Rococo palace, originally commissioned by Peter the Great for his wife Catherine I, has been a...
~1660 ftNW
Museum, Forts and castles, History museum
Alexander Palace, Pushkin
9 min walk • The Alexander Palace stands as a quintessential emblem of Russia's imperial past, nestled in the charming town of Pushkin, just outside Saint Petersburg. This regal residence, once a favored retreat of the last Russian tsar, Nicholas II, is steeped in history...
~420 ftW
Museum, History museum
Tsarskoye Selo Lyceum, Pushkin
3 min walk • Nestled in the charming city of Pushkin, Russia, the Tsarskoye Selo Lyceum stands as a historical bastion of education and culture. This prestigious building, founded in 1811 by Emperor Alexander I, was originally established to educate the elite youth of the Russian...
~1770 ftSW
Memorial
Kagul Obelisk, Pushkin
9 min walk • The Kagul Obelisk in Tsarskoye Selo is one of several such structures erected on behest of Catherine II of Russia in 1772 to commemorate Pyotr Rumyantsev's victory in the Battle of Kagul.
~1050 ftNE
Museum, History museum
Kanobbio House, Pushkin
6 min walk • Kanobbio House is a historical mansion in Pushkin, Saint Petersburg. It was constructed in 1815. The house is an object of the cultural heritage of the federal significance. It is located on 18 Leontyevskaya Street.
0.5 miSW
Concerts and shows, Theater
Chinese Village, Pushkin
13 min walk • The Chinese Village in the Alexander Park of Tsarskoye Selo, Russia was Catherine the Great's attempt to follow the 18th-century fashion for the Chinoiserie.
~1900 ftN
Church
St. John the Baptist Church, Pushkin
10 min walk • St. John the Baptist Church is a Catholic church located in Pushkin, administratively part of the federal city of Saint Petersburg, Russia. It is part of the Roman Catholic Archdiocese of Moscow, in its northwestern deanery.
0.4 miW
Bridge
Large Chinese Bridge, Pushkin
11 min walk • The Large Chinese Bridge is a small bridge over the Krestovy Channel located in the Chinese Village in the Alexander Park of Tsarskoye Selo 25 km south of the centre of St. Petersburg.
0.4 miN
Museum, History museum, Neoclassical architecture
Kitaev's House, Pushkin
12 min walk • Kitaev's House is a building of the historical significance in Pushkin, Saint Petersburg. It was built in 1827, and has since been registered as a cultural heritage object. The building is located on 2/19 Pushkinskaya Street.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to Pevcheskaya Tower?

Nearby attractions include Cavalry Houses, Pushkin (2 min walk), Licejskij sad, Pushkin (2 min walk), The Church of the Mother of God icon "the Sign", Pushkin (2 min walk), Tsarskoye Selo Lyceum, Pushkin (3 min walk).

How to get to Pevcheskaya Tower by public transport?

The nearest stations to Pevcheskaya Tower:

Bus

Средняя улица • Lines: 371, 382, 385 (3 min walk)
Садовая улица, Екатериненский дворец • Lines: 186, 188, 370, 376, 378, 382, 545 (6 min walk)

Train

Царское Село (29 min walk)