Holguin's pavilion was opened in Peterhof after restoration in 2005. This is a wedding gift from Tsar Nicholas I to his daughter Grand Duchess Olga Nikolaevna. A well-groomed park, peacocks, pheasants, a completely peaceful atmosphere! There are 4 floors of beautifully decorated offices and small living rooms. Beautiful view from the observation deck on the 4th floor.

It’s a nice place, it’s a pity that it was under restoration and couldn’t get in. I'll wait for better times. I wanted to add a review and information about Tsarina Island, but according to Google it is closed forever. It’s strange that I was just there today, I bought a ticket and took pictures. Then I'll post the photo here.

(Translated by Google) The Holguin Pavilion is a gift from Emperor Nicholas I to his daughter, Grand Duchess Olga Nikolaevna, on the day of her marriage to Prince Karl of Württemberg. The pavilion was built in the style of country villas on the island of Sicily, in the capital of which, Palermo, the issue of the marriage of the Grand Duchess was decided. The pavilion is a three-story tower with a terrace and stairs descending directly to the water. Once, boats, gondolas and a ferry moored here. The smooth walls of the pavilion are revived with bas-reliefs, balconies, niches with marble busts, original rain drains in the form of winged dragons. The tower, smooth winding paths with strawberries planted along them, trees, bushes of lilac, barberry, jasmine, lawns and flowers - the entire ensemble of the small island Holguin created a sense of serenity and peace. The illusion of the Garden of Eden, where a person is in harmony with himself, was supported by peacocks walking on the island. The interior decoration of the Olga Pavilion is quite restrained, but not without sophistication: modest stucco and picturesque ornaments, parquet floors, marble fireplaces. On the ground floor, the Dining Room, where the royal family arranged breakfasts and afternoon tea, during which they drank coffee, "ate tea." The Empress and Olga Nikolaevna preferred coffee, and Nikolai the First loved tea, and, according to Olga’s recollections, “... sometimes he ate pickled cucumber”. A round table near the fireplace is served with objects from the dowry of Olga Nikolaevna. These are bleached linen napkins, silverware, porcelain and silver tableware. The dowry, the list of which occupied dozens of pages, corresponded to the rank and dignity of the Russian Grand Duchess. Olga Nikolaevna was a real beauty, which is confirmed by the portrait painted in Palermo in 1846 by the artist P. Orlov. The happy days of rest in Sicily are reminded in the Dining Room by paintings with views of Italy. The landscapes of the "dreamland" are also adorned by the Cabinet of Olga Nikolaevna, designed without undue pomp - the daughters of Nicholas I were brought up in Spartan simplicity. On the desktop of the Cabinet are writing instruments, including a mosaic press depicting the Sicilian coat of arms. On a separate table is a box for needlework. The royal daughters embroidered well, in addition, they knew how to play music, they were taught drawing, singing, dancing, horseback riding. On the third floor of the pavilion is the Cabinet of Nicholas I, decorated more modestly than the interiors of his daughter, and decorated with a sculptural portrait of the emperor himself by Ivan Vitali, as well as engravings depicting the cities of Italy in which the father of the Grand Duchess visited. (Original) Ольгин павильон – подарок императора Николая I своей дочери, великой княжне Ольге Николаевне, ко дню её бракосочетания с принцем Карлом Вюртембергским. Павильон построен в стиле загородных вилл острова Сицилии, в столице которого, Палермо, решился вопрос о браке великой княжны. Павильон представляет собою трёхэтажную башню с террасой и лестницей, спускающейся прямо к воде. Когда-то сюда причаливали лодки, гондолы и паром. Гладкие стены павильона оживлены барельефами, балконами, нишами с мраморными бюстами, оригинальными дождевыми стоками в виде крылатых драконов. Башня, плавные извилистые дорожки с высаженной вдоль них земляникой, деревья, кусты сирени, барбариса, жасмина, лужайки и цветы, – весь ансамбль небольшого Ольгина острова создавал ощущение безмятежности и покоя. Иллюзию райского сада, где человек находится в гармонии с самим собой, поддерживали гуляющие по острову павлины. Внутренняя отделка Ольгина павильона довольно сдержанна, но не лишена изысканности: скромные лепной и живописный орнаменты, паркетные полы, мраморные камины. На первом этаже Столовая, где царственное семейство устраивало завтраки и полдники, во время которых пили кофе, "кушали чай". Императрица и Ольга Николаевна предпочитали кофе, а Николай Первый любил чай, и, по воспоминаниям Ольги, "…ел к нему иногда солёный огурец". Круглый стол около камина сервирован предметами из приданого Ольги Николаевны. Это салфетки из отбелённого льна, столовое серебро, фарфоровый и серебряный столовые сервизы. Приданое, перечень которого занимал десятки страниц, соответствовало рангу и достоинству русской великой княжны. Ольга Николаевна была настоящей красавицей, что подтверждает портрет, написанный в Палермо в 1846 году художником П. Орловым. О счастливых днях отдыха на Сицилии напоминают в Столовой картины с видами Италии. Пейзажи "страны грёз" украшают и Кабинет Ольги Николаевны, оформленный без лишней помпезности – дочери Николая I воспитывались в спартанской простоте. На рабочем столе Кабинета письменные принадлежности, среди которых мозаичный пресс с изображением сицилийского герба. На отдельном столике шкатулка для рукоделия. Царские дочери хорошо вышивали, кроме того, они умели музицировать, их обучали рисованию, пению, танцам, верховой езде. На третьем этаже павильона находится Кабинет Николая I, оформленный скромнее, чем интерьеры дочери, и украшенный скульптурным портретом самого императора работы Ивана Витали, а также гравюрами, изображающими города Италии, в которых бывал отец великой княжны.

A beautiful and well-kept pavilion in Peterhof. A beautiful place both inside and outside. Beautiful area. The Olgin Pavilion is located on the Olgin Island of the Olgin Pond in the Kolonistsky Park, which is located south of the Upper Garden. The Tsaritsyn Pavilion is located on the neighboring island. Holguin Pavilion was built in 1846-1848. designed by architect A. I. Stackenschneider for the daughter of Emperor Nicholas I, Grand Duchess Olga Nikolaevna. The pavilion resembles a Neapolitan building. The tower building is installed on a base protruding from the water and ends with a flat roof, on which a platform with a wooden trellis canopy was built. The smooth, yellow-painted walls of the pavilion are enlivened by white bas-reliefs and busts, balconies and dragon gutters.

The Olga Pavilion is located at the Olga Pond stop, opposite Kolonistsky Park. An interesting small palace, the cries of the peacocks living in it can be heard from afar....

We went on excursions to the Tsaritsin and Olga pavilions. Very Italian, very unusual and very quiet islands for Peterhof. I recommend

A wonderful museum where you can learn a lot about the royal family that ruled Russia and the history of Peterhof parks. Get acquainted with the life of a family where love and care reigned for each other, for children and learn much more. See a beautiful garden, magnificent paintings and sculptures

Удивительное место. Рядом с Петродворце на островах .

A very unusual, new place in Peterhof, no crowds of tourists, a calm pond. The atmosphere of the Adriatic in the pavilions

A pleasant place, the history of the origin of the islands is unusual. Strict caretakers of the pavilions, nice and knowledgeable guides. Charming peacocks. It’s unexpected to see a Venetian gondola at the end of the tour.

We only walked in the garden. The gardens are beautiful, but the area is very small. The ticket costs 150 rubles..... we didn’t go to the museums on site. 150 rubles for flowers? )))

Sea island )

A good place to walk and take the family