The tower and the entire complex of buildings surrounding it were built in 1821-1827 by the architect A. Menelaws At the base of the White Tower were erected knights sculpture depicting an Englishman, Frenchman, German and Russian -. At that time, representatives of the Allied Powers. Around the tower it was equipped garden, surrounded by an earthen rampart and encircled by a moat. To enter the territory of the artificial ruins in the form of the ruins of a medieval castle.
Height Towers played a negative role in its fate during World War II it was almost completely destroyed, leaving only the whole ground floor.
Reconstruction of the object started only in 1990 ies. the outlines of the towers have been repaired, facades, rough finish made the premises. In 2000, work was suspended and continued until 2011.
In October 2012, the White Tower renovated complex opened for free visits.
During the summer working on the tower observation deck from which you can see Tsarskoye Selo with a bird flight.