• Dragons can be seen adorning the outside of the building. Great Pagoda © Historic Royal Palaces. A view of the Great Pagoda from the Japanese landscape at Kew.
  • The Great Pagoda at Kew Gardens in southwest London was built in 1761 by Sir William Chambers as a present for Princess Augusta, the founder of the gardens.
  • Historic Royal Palaces in partnership with Royal Botanic Gardens Kew, have completed a major conservation project which has seen the Great Pagoda returned to...
  • Completed in 1762 as a gift for Princess Augusta, who established Kew Gardens, the Great Pagoda was built.
  • The Kew Gardens Great Pagoda is a shining example of how historical structures can be restored and preserved for future generations to appreciate.
  • The Great Pagoda is a well-known feature in Kew Gardens. It was built in 1762 and stands 163 feet tall, providing panoramic views of the gardens and...
  • Originally built in 1762, the Great Pagoda of Kew Gardens was restored to its former glory in 2018, following a major restoration project.
  • Step into a floral wonderland at Kew Gardens, a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Behold the Great Pagoda, adorned with 80 dragons made of gilded wood.
  • The Great Pagoda in Kew is a ten storied Chinese style pagoda designed oddly enough by an Englishman by the name of Sir William Chambers.
  • Kew Gardens: The Pagoda and Bridge painted in 1762 by Richard Wilson (1714-1782) (Photo by: Sepia Times/Universal Images Group via Getty Images).