Ruin Tower, Pushkin

Name: Ruin Tower
Address: Pushkin, Russia

#17 among attractions in Pushkin

Gothic Revival architecture, Tower

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The Ruin Tower is an 18th-century monument in Ekaterininsky Park of Tsarskoye Selo - now Pushkin, a suburban town in eponymous borough of St. Petersburg, Russia. It was designed and constructed in 1771-1773 by German-Russian architect Yury Felten. ()

Alternative names: Coordinates: 59°42'35"N, 30°23'4"E

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

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

0.6 miNE
Reconstruction of the historic mosaics
Amber Room, Pushkin
15 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 miNE
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...
0.6 miNE
Museum, Baroque architecture, Architecture
Catherine Palace, Pushkin
15 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...
0.9 miN
Museum, Forts and castles, History museum
Alexander Palace, Pushkin
22 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...
0.7 miNE
Museum, History museum
Tsarskoye Selo Lyceum, Pushkin
18 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...
0.9 miN
Park, Architecture, Historical place
Alexander Park, Pushkin
22 min walk • Nestled in the historic town of Pushkin, formerly known as Tsarskoye Selo, Alexander Park is a verdant oasis on the outskirts of Saint Petersburg, Russia. This picturesque park, part of the UNESCO World Heritage site that includes the famous Catherine Palace, offers...
~1720 ftE
Memorial, Historical place
Chesme Column, Pushkin
9 min walk • The Chesme Column is a rostral column in the Catherine Park at the Catherine Palace, a former Russian royal residence at Tsarskoye Selo, a suburb of Saint Petersburg. The column commemorates three Russian naval victories in the 1768–1774 Russo-Turkish War: the Battle of Chios, the Battle of Chesma and the Battle of Mytilene.
0.4 miNE
Memorial
Kagul Obelisk, Pushkin
11 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.
1 miNE
Museum, History museum
Kanobbio House, Pushkin
25 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.
0.4 miSE
Church
Sophia Cathedral, Pushkin
12 min walk • The Ascension Cathedral in the town of Sophia in the vicinity of Saint Petersburg, was one of the first purely Palladian churches to be built in Russia.
~1800 ftN
Concerts and shows, Theater
Chinese Village, Pushkin
9 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.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to Ruin Tower?

Nearby attractions include Marble Bridge, Pushkin (5 min walk), Chesme Column, Pushkin (9 min walk), Chinese Village, Pushkin (9 min walk), Catherine Park, Pushkin (11 min walk).

How to get to Ruin Tower by public transport?

The nearest stations to Ruin Tower:

Bus

Орловские ворота • Lines: 188, 378, 381 (2 min walk)
Гусарская улица • Lines: 188, 378, 380, 381 (6 min walk)