Kuskovo Museum-Estate is the former summer residence of Prince Pyotr Sheremetyev used for receptions and festivities.
One of the most celebrated summer palaces of Russian "old" aristocracy near Moscow. A wooden 18th century palace built for a few season's amusement and having lasted for over 200 years, providing a tremendous perception of mentality and penetration into the lifestyle of Russian nobility in the 18th-19th centuries. The architectural ensemble has survived to the present and includes the Palace, the Church with the belfry, the Dutch House, the Italian House and the Grotto, the Orangery and the hermitage. A most unique collection of world and Russian porcelain, earthenware, ceramics, glass and rock crystal. Development of Kuskovo landscape culture, cultivated French terraces with statuary, pavilions and grottos, and natural park with ponds, bridges and amusement.
The 250th anniversary of the Sheremetyevs' dynasty, Russia's cultural heritage on the UNESCO list of world monuments.
Everyday, except Monday and Jan.01; May 01, 09; Jun.12; Nov.07
from 10.00 am till 05.00 pm.
Duration 2,5 hours
The price (p.p.):
The price includes:
- Entrance tickets
- Guide service (European languages)
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