Yakunchikova mansion, Art Nouveau manor estate in Khamovniki District, Russia.
The Yakunchikova mansion is an Art Nouveau manor estate featuring curved lines and floral patterns that cover the entire facade. The structure displays multi-story facades with ornamental exterior surfaces throughout, showing the decorative vocabulary typical of this architectural movement.
The mansion was built in 1899 during a period of cultural transformation in Russia around the turn of the century. It became a gathering place where artists and intellectuals met and exchanged ideas.
The mansion reflects how Russian architectural traditions mixed with Western European Art Nouveau styles that were fashionable among the educated elite of that era. Visitors can observe this cultural blend directly in the decorative choices and spatial organization throughout the building.
The estate is located in Khamovniki District and is protected as a federal cultural heritage site, so access has restrictions. Visitors should check in advance whether guided tours are available or if the building is open to the public.
The interior spaces display intricate details where each element serves both a practical purpose and an aesthetic function. This seamless blending of form and utility in every room reveals the core philosophy of Art Nouveau in a quiet way.
Location: Khamovniki District
Inception: 1899
Architectural style: Art Nouveau
GPS coordinates: 55.74362,37.59358
Latest update: December 8, 2025 21:03
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