Forest Orangery (Gatchina)

The Forest Greenhouse in the Gatchina Palace Park is a cultural heritage site of Russia of federal significance, designed by Vincenzo Brenna for the winter storage of southern plants in wooden tubs. In 1848, the building was reconstructed with residential premises added to it, and in 2013, the ruins were enclosed with a lattice fence, with a historical plaque installed at the entrance. Five tall window openings with fine glazing, facing south, provided light for growing exotic plants, fruits, and berries for the imperial table, and staircases were built near the Greenhouse Pond by the building for access to the water.