Despite the fact that the times of Imperial Russia have long sunk into oblivion, the elegance and nobility of the era still attracts a lot of us. However, from those times there were only works of art and various structures. But you can feel the special atmosphere of the XIX-XX and plunge into it when visiting the surviving estates that once belonged to the representatives of the Russian nobility. Especially there are a lot of them in the capital and adjacent territories. So, we will present the most famous estates of Moscow and Moscow region.
Manor Arkhangelskoe
On the north-west from Moscow, the 5th km of the Ilinsky highway is one of the oldest estates of the Moscow region - Arkhangelsk. This magnificent architectural ensemble for its history belonged to many famous names: Odoyevsky, Golitsyn, Cherkassky, Yusupov. The Grand Palace and the Small Palace, the Church of the Archangel Michael, the colonnade-tomb rise. A beautiful walk awaits in one of the three parks, decorated with sculptures, terraces, galleries.
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The Manor of Ostankino
Among the ancient estates of Moscow and the Moscow region, we can not fail to mention the museum located on the territory of the former manor of the Counts of the Sheremetyevs. The history of the manor began from the end of the XVI century, but finally the architectural ensemble was formed in the XIX-XX century. Visitors are invited to explore the Palace with magnificent interiors, the Courtyard, the Recreation Park and the temple of the Life-Giving Trinity in 1678.
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Manor Izmailovo
A special place among the historical estates of the Moscow region is Izmailovo - the family estate of the Romanovs, which Ivan the Terrible granted to the first representative of the last royal dynasty.
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The Manor of Kuskovo
Speaking of the most beautiful manors of Moscow and the Moscow region, one can not help mentioning Kuskovo, located in the east of the capital. The Sheremetievs' Manor rises in a picturesque area by the pond and consists of the Palace of the XVIII century, a park with pavilions and other interesting buildings.
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Manor Abramtzevo
In search of picturesque museums-estates of the Moscow region, look at Abramtsevo - a museum-reserve, once belonged to Mamontov and writer Aksakov. Here there were many famous Russian artists, musicians and artists.
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Manor Serednikovo
Among the noble estates of the Moscow suburbs Serednikovo is famous precisely as one of the famous Lermontov places. This magnificent park-architectural complex is built in the style of Russian classicism. By the way, some costumed serials were filmed here.
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Manor of Tsaritsyno
Speaking about museums-manors of Moscow and Moscow region, we can not fail to mention Tsaritsyno - a luxurious imperial residence, founded in 1776 by the order of Catherine II. The magnificent palace and park complex is built in the style of Russian Gothic and every year it amazes thousands of visitors with its beauty. It is proposed to inspect the Great, Middle and Small palaces, Figured Bridge, Arch-gallery, Ponds, Landscape park with pavilions and gazebos.
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Manor of Marfino
One of the most unusual estates of Moscow and the Moscow Region, Marfino, attracts the pseudo-gothic style of the main two-story building of two adjoining wings, as well as characteristic driveways and a tower.
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Vorontsovo Estate
In the south-west of Moscow is Vorontsovo estate, now a monument of landscape art of the XIX century "Vorontsovsky Park". The entrance gates with an attached guard tower, two wings and service buildings look elegant, the elegant church of the Life-Giving Trinity rises. Of special value is a park with a unique cascade of ponds, ancient oaks and a calming mall alley.
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