Podmoskovnye manors. Manors of Moscow and Moscow region

Moscow is one of the most beautiful cities in the world. It is simply impossible to describe all its attractions. Surprising in its beauty are the old Russian manors, located in the capital and its environs. Emperors and princes, counts and representatives of the intelligentsia class were masters of these mansions.

At present, there are expositions on the territory of many manors. They introduce the visitors in detail to the life and lifestyle of representatives of previous centuries. Moscow and Moscow estate-museums are architectural and historical monuments. They are under the protection of the state.

Moscow estate today is of interest not only to Muscovites, but also to the guests of the capital. On the territory of these historic places for Russia there are parks and gardens, where adults like their children, young people and foreigners like to come. Visitors to these invaluable treasuries of the past will surely feel here peace and harmony.

Serednikovo

This Moscow estate is a vivid example of Russian classicism in architectural and park architecture. It is located twenty-five kilometers from the capital, south of the Firsanovka platform.

Serdnikovo estate near Moscow is not only an architectural monument. It is one of those places where the memory of M.Yu. Lermontov - the great Russian poet. In Serednikovo he stayed for a long time, being young. Since 1992 the estate has leased the association "Lermontov Heritage", which is headed by a descendant of the poet, his full namesake.

The history of Serednikovo began back in those distant times when these lands were in the possession of the generals of the Dobryninsky. However, the construction of the main part of the manor complex began only in 1775. Then the owner of the estate was Senator VA. Vsevolozhsky. A wealthy nobleman did not spare money for the arrangement of his estate. He built a manor house, and for servants and guests - four two-story wings. On the territory of the estate in this period was built up a farmyard and erected a stud farm, tin and linen factories, cabinetry workshops.

An excellent addition to the house was a driveway, along which there were farm buildings. Surrounded by a manor Serednikovo park ensemble of amazing beauty. Its main decoration is the ancient trees. The park was planned taking into account the natural landscape, the feature of which was the presence of deep ravines. And to this day bridges have been preserved, thrown through them.

Arkhangelskoye

Many of the Moscow region manors are monuments of Russian art culture. Among them is Arkhangelsk. This state museum-estate is located west of Moscow, twenty kilometers from the capital, in the territory of Krasnogorsk district. The fame of this estate was brought by its majestic beauty and uniqueness of exhibited collections.

Until 1810 the owners of the estate were princes Golitsyn. Later, her master was N. Yusupov. At the same time, Prince Arkhangelskoe was included in the list of the most popular places where the entire color of the capital's high society was gathered. The estate was visited by Russian emperors, noble noblemen, famous poets and politicians.

The architectural ensemble of Arkhangelsk includes the Grand Palace, the theater, the Church of St. Michael the Archangel, the shrine, as well as a regular park, broken in the 18th century, on the territory of which the Small Palace "Caprice" was erected.

The estate is located not far from the Moskva River. To its shores are alleys of the park, decorated with marble statues, busts, vases and benches of the work of Italian masters.

In the museum of Arkhangelsk there are unique collections of paintings of the 17th-19th centuries, sculptures, engravings and objects of decorative and applied art. Here is the largest in Russia collection of rare books, which includes sixteen thousand volumes.

Kuskovo

The estates of Moscow and the Moscow region belonged to representatives of high society. So, Kuskovo was the suburban residence of the Counts of the Sheremetyevs. The estate is located in the Petrovsky district of the capital.

Many magnificent manor buildings have survived to this day. Among them, the Hermitage and Grotto, the palace and the Great Stone Orangery, Dutch and Italian houses, as well as the old church. A special attraction of Kuskovo is a remarkably preserved park, in which there are ponds, original pavilions and marble sculptures are erected.

Since 1919 the estate has the status of a state museum. In 1938 it was merged with the Museum of Ceramics, which is the only such institution in the territory of Russia. The collection of the museum "Kuskovo", which visitors can see the manor, includes exhibits of glass and ceramics, made in the period from ancient times to the present day. The highlight of the exposition is a unique collection of porcelain made at Russian manufactories.

Ostankino

Not only Moscow estate was in the possession of the Sheremetyevs. They belonged to the estate Ostankino, which is located in the northern part of the capital of Russia.

In the middle of the XVI century. The estate was owned by the Shchekalkovs. There was a boyar courtyard, there was a small wooden church. At the end of the XVIII century. Sheremetyev became the owner of the estate. The Count built a famous theater on its territory. The architecture of this majestic structure was executed in strict and solemn forms of classicism.

One of the oldest monuments preserved in the territory of Ostankino is the Church of the Life-Giving Trinity, built in the 17th century. Visitors to the museum-estate can admire the collection of ancient Russian icons and wooden sculptures, furniture and lighting fixtures.

Tsaritsyno

Many estate near Moscow are guardians of antiquity. One of the most famous among them is Tsaritsyno. This manor has a remarkable history. We built it in a place called "black mud". The erection continued for a long period and ended only in our days.

Today , the Tsaritsyno Estate Museum is an extensive palace complex, to which adjoins the park, where the largest cascade of ponds is located in Moscow.

Izmailovo

Podmoskovye manors, photos of which allow you to appreciate the grandeur and solemnity of estates, are the cultural and historical heritage of Russia. Among them is Izmailovo. Since the XVII century. This manor belonged to the rulers of the country.

On its territory, its amusing shelves led to attack Peter. Here, in the Deer Pond, he launched a small boat into the water - the first ship of the Russian fleet. Until now, the Rear and Front Gates of the Sovereign Court and the Bridge Tower have been preserved in Izmaylovo.

"Eurasia"

This is a modern manor, located near the capital. It became famous in 2008. It was then that the Moscow estate "Eurasia" fell into the top ten most expensive in the world. Her owner asked for those times a record amount, which amounted to one hundred million dollars. Soon the estate near Moscow "Eurasia" began to enter the top five, and then the top three in value.

On the first floor of the house there is a Japanese courtyard, decorated with a garden of stones. The second floor is reserved for your own cinema. There is a sports and recreation complex in the estate. Its first floor is occupied by a huge pool. In the "Eurasia" built a variety of baths - Finnish, Russian, Turkish - for every taste. From the windows you can see the artificial lake, the forest and the river coming out of the forest, turning to the house and again hiding in more often.