Pavilion Gazebo Of Milovida In Tsaritsyno Park Editorial Image

Pavilion Milovida is one of the most interesting attractions of the Tsaritsyno estate. A small building is located in the landscape part of the Park, and the gazebo got its name for a wonderful, really, very nice view. On one side you can enjoy a magnificent view of the Upper Tsaritsyn pond with an artificial island the Upper pond is considered the most beautiful in the cascade of ponds, and on the other side - a beautiful shady garden. According to legend, the name of the gazebo was given by the Empress Catherine II.Pavilion Milavida is located near the Notched gate and you can go to him for `Morning track`. There is also a road from the Great meadows along the side of prospect Avenue.The building is a passageway gallery with four small rooms at its corners, designed for recreation and entertainment of guests. Before the estate had several gazebos for visitors, but the gazebo of Milovida was considered the best.There are eight columns on each side of the gallery. The semicircular vault is decorated with a grisaille pattern-a beige-brown painting imitating stucco decor is used.Outside, you will see sculptural decoration in the form of statues of bacchantes, goddesses of Aurora and Venus, as well as medallions on the facades and sphinxes at the entrance.Pavilion gazebo of approximately Milovidy created in 1803 by the architect Ivan Gotovim.