


Castle Bip (1795–98)
Bip has three towers: circular, square and oval. Oval towers like this one are rather rare in castle building. Bip was designed mostly as an amusement for Paul I, so whimsy took precedence over utility.






Bip has three towers: circular, square and oval. Oval towers like this one are rather rare in castle building. Bip was designed mostly as an amusement for Paul I, so whimsy took precedence over utility.