One of the first buildings of architectural Pridvortsovy district Pavlovsk Park, designed by the architect Charles Cameron, a pavilion or Aviary Aviary, built in 1782. Before his trip to Europe Pavel Petrovich and Maria Fedorovna with Cameron discussed the project of the Pavilion and its future purpose. There is evidence that they are very worried about the fate of this building.

As a result, Charles Cameron created one of the most beautiful pavilions, made in classic style. Laconic decor and strict proportions given aviary amazing appeal. The central hall of the Pavilion is square, the main facade stands a portico, a drum with a dome and semicircular windows complete it.

He was always full of light. The effect is enhanced by facing each other eight glass doors and mirrors in stucco frames, pushing the space of the room and giving him additional lighting. The architect showed special concern for the issue of concentration in the Pavilion Aviary greatest amount of light.

North Colonnade, located closest to Triple linden alley was wrapped with wire mesh, which in the days of illuminations decorated monograms owners of Pavlovsk. Climbing plants on the outside of the grid entirely buzz. South Colonnade intended for the reception. At this point, Maria Fyodorovna organized a "lunch and evening meals," chamber balls. In 1783, purchased from Italy arrived there antiquities of them were placed in cages.

In 1804-1806 the architect Andrey Voronikhin built an extension to the side of the housing. It was taken forty antique urns and two ancient sarcophagi.

Maria Feodorovna was a passionate lover of flowers. She turned Pavilion aviary in the true realm of the goddess Flora. There were built luxury beds and two greenhouses, which grow exotic plants. All this beauty makes us forget about the harsh climate of St. Petersburg. Flora statue made of marble was brought from Italy and installed in an enclosure. It is sanctified floral kingdom.

Initially Pavilion Aviary pleased exquisite painting, made in the ancient-Roman spirit. Under the guidance of the architect Vincenzo Brenna artists worked on it and Ivan Rudolf Ivanov. Time and northern climate was not spared the creation of Charles Cameron.

When Grand Duke Konstantin Nikolaevich Pavilion underwent alterations. In 1862, instead of the greenhouses were built veranda, and between them was dug pond. In the center of the pond there was a statue of Aphrodite Kallipigi, on the other hand - with the statue of Actaeon killed deer.

In 1940, Hall Aviary underwent restoration. During World War II damaged Aviary bomb splinters. Statues on the pond were stolen by the Nazis.

In 1967-1968 under the leadership of the architect of Sofia Vladimirovna Popova-Gunich has undergone major restoration enclosures. It was restored the original appearance of the building.

Currently, the pond in front of the Pavilion is decorated with a sculpture of Venus Italica (Italian copy of the original sculptor Antonio Canova). Made of marble.

Every year since 2001, the Pavlovian Aviary Pavilion hosts the International Flower Festival "Imperial bouquet". It is dedicated to the memory of the first mistress of Pavlovsk Empress Maria Feodorovna. Aviary, as in earlier times, turns into the realm of Flora. Here you can see exhibitions of florists, photographers and artists.