Chertkov Library, Manor house in Krasnoselsky District, Russia
The Chertkov Manor displays light blue facades adorned with rococo decorations, pilasters, atlantes figures, and a central balcony with balustrade stairs.
Built in 1787 by architect Semyon Karin, the estate belonged to the Saltykov family for a century before Colonel Chertkov acquired it in 1831.
The manor contained a library of 20,000 books where Leo Tolstoy, Pushkin, and Gogol worked on their literary masterpieces during the 19th century.
The manor stands two minutes away from Lubyanka metro station and remains open to visitors from 10:00 AM to 10:00 PM with free admission.
Lewis Carroll visited this manor during his only international trip, marking it as the sole foreign location the Alice in Wonderland author ever explored.
Location: Krasnoselsky District
Address: Мясницкая ул., 7, стр 1, 2, 4, 5, 6, 8, 10, 11, 12
GPS coordinates: 55.76049,37.63166
Latest update: May 21, 2025 19:55
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