Beautiful Sunday in the park of the Pulkovo Observatory
I got off the bus near the entrance to the park. At first it seemed to me that the gates were locked, but I immediately realised my mistake. Only the vehicle gate was locked, both side gates remained hospitable open. On the left post of the gate I read the half-worn inscription "Main Astronomical Observatory of the USSR Academy of Sciences".
The Pulkovo Observatory was opened in 1839. The observatory continues to operate to this day, but over the past five years most astronomical observations have moved to other observatories. It is believed that the air near the metropolis has become insufficiently clear for astronomical observations. The observatory is surrounded by a protective park area.
Near the entrance to the observatory grounds, there are several residential buildings built specifically for the observatory staff. Next to these buildings, I found several flowerbeds with primrose flowers.
There was still snow in the park, but it was a hot day. I dressed with the expectation that the afternoon would be considerably warmer than in the morning, and that was the right tactic. I took off my wool jumper and stowed it in my backpack and carried my mackintosh in my hands, but I still felt like I was dressed too warm. After the snowy start of April, the sudden spring weather felt like a real heat wave.
The park around the observatory is a unique combination of old deciduous forest and lots of urban elements. You can constantly notice a circular pavilion, a detached small house, or a strange polygonal metal construction, the purpose of which you can't guess. Some of the buildings are now under conservation, awaiting conversion into museum pieces.
The main attraction in the observatory is the Great Pulkovo Radio Telescope - a complex structure, which can't be seen standing on the ground, in its entirety. The reflecting surface of the telescope consists of 90 reflecting elements, which can move and rotate; the elements are arranged symmetrically around the meridian of Pulkovo. The radio telescope is now mothballed, and it is difficult to grasp the grandeur of the structure while walking - you just seem to see individual elements and old rails.
The purpose of most of the pavilions remains a mystery. Information boards can be found near the main attractions, but most of the structures you just spot somewhere deep in the forest. These pavilions were built for scientific research, not for the entertainment of tourists. Fortunately, there is the internet, from which you can find out some details.
Most visitors choose a simpler way to get information - as I walked around, I spotted a tour group led by one of the observatory staff. I was a little jealous of these forward-thinking people; not only would they get the most accurate information about the park structures, but they could also visit the main building. Some tour programmes also include astronomical observations.
At the end of the walk I stopped again near the park gate. The bus stop in the opposite direction is opposite, I only had to walk up to it by the underground passage. But I wanted to linger a few more minutes to view and photograph the bas-reliefs that adorn the park gates.
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| Location | Saint Petersburg, Russia |
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Thank you very much!
I can see the spring breath through the flowers ^^
Yes, you're absolutely right! Thank you very much!
Those historical structures are wonderful, as are the snowdrops
Thank you so much!
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It is indeed a beautiful Sunday with the sun shining and unmelted snow on the ground!
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✈️ Beautiful Sunday to you too, from Caracas, Venezuela.
Today I wanted to travel through reading and when I saw your post I had to make a stop in your post.
How nice to see how structures of so many years are still maintained today, in my country that is almost impossible and gives a lot of sadness.
The photos took me to this beautiful place that you present today and I loved it, I enjoyed them to the fullest.
I love this combination that you mention here.
It's a fun place with history, I'm very attracted to places like this, excellent post.
I enjoyed this walk! I'm very pleased that you enjoyed my post. Thank you very much!
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The snowdrops are like a breath of fresh air in the middle of all that winter. The city is so incredible, it is impossible to walk around and not be followed by the amazing architecture. The bas-relief? Ram and fish, and others. Do you know the meaning of it? I know that sometimes their meaning is complicated or telling of important events.
Thank you! Thank you, for taking us along.
These are the signs of the Zodiac. I was surprised at first that they adorn the gates of a scientific observatory - but then I thought that the zodiacal constellations decorate the firmament regardless of divination and horoscopes invented by people. Thank you very much!
Thank you very much!
Yes, industrialised place and city are not good places for seeing stars.
It really is! Thank you.
You're welcome.
Such an interesting park! I'm used to call summer being the best season to walk in nature when everything is bloomed already but with so many dramatic scenes, I think you captured it in the best moment of the year. :)
I love summer! But it's only in spring that you can see how many interesting things are hiding between the trees in this park. Thank you very much!