Staraya Basmannaya, 19

Staraya Basmannaya 19 is a manor house in Moscow's Basmanny District that displays traditional Russian architectural elements with defined structural patterns on its exterior walls. The building shows the typical construction style of affluent residences in this area from an earlier period.

The building was built during a time when aristocrats established country estates along this street and shaped the neighborhood. It later received federal heritage protection status, preserving the memory of an era when wealthy residential areas defined Moscow's expansion.

The manor reflects how Russian nobility lived and chose their homes in this part of Moscow. The area's past as a neighborhood with German settlers and their churches shapes what visitors see in the streets today.

The property can be reached using nearby metro stations including Kurskaya, Chkalovskaya, and Baumanskaya, with the Kursky Railway Station within walking distance. The best time to visit is during daylight hours when you can see the exterior details and surroundings clearly.

The house sits on a street that once served as the route for aristocrats traveling to their country estates, explaining its location in a wealthy residential zone. Today visitors can spot remnants of this aristocratic network in the street layout and neighboring buildings.

Location: Basmanny District

GPS coordinates: 55.76638,37.66220

Latest update: December 9, 2025 20:28