Margarita Morozova's house
Margarita Morozova's house, Neo-Grec mansion in Khamovniki District, Moscow, Russia.
Description
Margarita Morozova's house is a residence combining Neo-Grec and Empire styles with tall windows, symmetrical facades, and decorative stone columns on its exterior. The building displays the carefully planned outside design that was typical of Moscow merchant villas built in the 19th century.
History
The house was built in 1821 and became an important meeting place for Russian thinkers and artists under Margarita Morozova's ownership. This period made the building a location where new artistic ideas were born and shared among the city's intellectual circles.
Culture
The house shows how wealthy Moscow merchants designed their homes to display their taste and status. Classical elements on the facade reflect the preferences of an educated class that embraced European architectural forms.
Practical
The building is a protected cultural heritage site of federal importance and requires special permission for visits. Permission must be obtained from Moscow's cultural administration before exploring the interior.
Did you know?
Margarita Morozova donated over 60 paintings from this residence to the Tretyakov Gallery between 1904 and 1910. This generous gift helped the gallery build its collections and continues to shape what visitors see there today.
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