Усадьба Архангельское-Тюриково

Amidst the grandeur of Moscow’s historical tapestry lies a hidden gem, the Arkhangelskoye Estate. Its story begins in the 16th century. A wooden church, dedicated to Archangel Michael, graced this land. This church gave the estate its name, Arkhangelskoye Estate. In the 17th century, a stone church replaced the wooden structure. It remains the oldest surviving building on the estate. Arkhangelskoye Estate has been home to Russia’s elite. The Sheremetevs, Golitsyns, and Yusupovs all left their mark on this magnificent estate. Fyodor Sheremetev, an early resident, played a crucial role in Mikhail Romanov’s rise to power. Prince Dmitry Golitsyn, a close confidant of Peter the Great, transformed Arkhangelskoye Estate. He built a wooden palace and commissioned French-style formal gardens. His grandson continued this legacy. He hired a French architect to design a grand palace, inspired by Versailles. Marble balustrades, reminiscent of the French palace, were added to the terraces in the late 18th century. The estate flourished under Prince Nikolai Yusupov in the 19th century. He amassed a remarkable collection of art and sculptures, displayed throughout Arkhangelskoye Estate. Yusupov hosted lavish gatherings, attended by emperors Alexander I to Nicholas II. Even the poet Alexander Pushkin graced these halls. The Napoleonic Wars brought turmoil to Arkhangelskoye Estate in 1812. Although Yusupov secured his art collection, the estate suffered looting. He meticulously restored Arkhangelskoye Estate to its former glory after the war. The Gonzago Theatre, with its surviving original sets and curtain, stands as a unique feature on the estate. Today, Arkhangelskoye Estate welcomes visitors with its breathtaking manor house and meticulously maintained gardens. The grandeur of its past lingers in every corner, inviting you to step back in time and experience the splendor of Imperial Russia.