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Tsaritsyno - the Largest Ensemble in Europe in the Style of "Russian Gothic"

Architectural Monuments • Parks and recreation • Castles, Fortresses and Palaces

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The construction of Tsaritsyno palace and park ensemble for Empress Catherine II started in 1776. The Empress did not like the first version of the palace, designed by architect Vasili Bazhenov, and ordered to tear down the architectural complex which had already been built. After that, the construction was entrusted to the architect Matvey Kazakov.

Today Tsaritsyno is recognized the only architectural ensemble in Europe in the style of "Russian Gothic". Since 1984, the palace houses a museum with over 50,000 items exhibited, including paintings, ceramics, porcelain, sculptures, clothing and antique furniture. The palace is surrounded by a landscape park with a large lime alley, greenhouses, ponds, grottoes and the largest musical fountain in Moscow of 55 meters in diameter. Another pride of Tsaritsyno is the bridges, among which the XVIII century Big Bridge over the ravine is the most prominent.

In late summer, a honeymead fair is arranged in Tsaritsyno, where you can taste the rarest honey varieties from different regions of Russia. In the warm season, tourists are also offered to take a boat ride along the Tsaritsyno ponds, feed the ducks or attend an evening party on the dance floor, and in winter - go skating and skiing.

Tsaritsyno - the Largest Ensemble in Europe in the Style of "Russian Gothic"

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