Sofiyskaya Embankment 14, Moscow
Sofiyskaya Embankment 14, Moscow, Regional cultural heritage mansion in Yakimanka District, Moscow, Russia.
Sofiyskaya Embankment 14 stands on the banks of the Moskva River with symmetrical facades and detailed architectural ornamentation characteristic of late 19th-century design.
Architect Fyodor Schechtel designed this mansion in 1893 for Pavlo Kharytonenko, a merchant who commissioned the construction during Moscow's period of rapid urban development.
The mansion represents the architectural preferences of Moscow's merchant class, incorporating elements that showcase the wealth and social status of its original inhabitants.
The building currently serves as the British Embassy in Moscow, making it a central location for diplomatic relations between Russia and the United Kingdom.
The mansion combines traditional Russian architectural elements with European influences, featuring intricate medallions and decorative patterns throughout its exterior.
Location: Yakimanka District
Architects: Fyodor Schechtel
GPS coordinates: 55.74711,37.61675
Latest update: March 3, 2025 18:55
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