Shchyolokov Manor, Nizhny Novgorod

Shchyolokov Manor is an estate in Nizhny Novgorod comprising several buildings built with brick and wooden components following Russian eclectic design. The complex features various architectural layers from the 19th century across its grounds.

The estate was built when wealthy merchants in Nizhny Novgorod constructed grand houses to display their economic success. This building activity was an important part of the city's development in the 19th century.

The manor shows how wealthy merchants in Nizhny Novgorod lived through its room layouts and choice of materials. You can see in how the buildings and gardens are arranged the habits and values of a Russian merchant family from that era.

The estate sits in the northern district along Varvarskaya Street and is walkable once you follow that street from central areas. The grounds are open for viewing during set hours with guided tours available for interested visitors.

The manor's facade preserves original wooden decorations showing how builders blended rural and urban construction techniques. This mixture of building methods stands out on few other structures from that period.

Location: Nizhny Novgorod

Architectural style: Eclectic architecture in Russia

Made from material: brick, tree

GPS coordinates: 56.31780,44.00044

Latest update: December 14, 2025 18:07