Палаты Киреевского, Federal cultural heritage site in Khamovniki, Moscow, Russia.
Kireyevsky Chambers is a three-story brick building with construction elements spanning from the 17th to 19th centuries, showing different phases of rebuilding. The structure combines early Moscow construction techniques with later modifications to its exterior form.
The building was constructed in the 1680s for the princely Lobanov-Rostovsky family and underwent multiple renovations over time. In the 19th century, it became the residence of folklorist P.V. Kireyevsky, whose name the building now bears.
The chambers display how different building styles and construction methods were woven together across centuries. You can see clearly on the walls and structure how each era left its own marks.
The building sits on Ostozhenka Street in central Moscow and is easily accessible by foot. Visitors should note that restoration work may be ongoing, which could affect access or require advance notice.
The basement level preserves original vaulted structures from the 17th century, showing how Moscow builders worked in that era. These hidden rooms below ground tell more about early construction methods than many other buildings in the city.
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