Gusarovy House, Architectural landmark in Sokolinaya Gora district, Russia.
The Gusarovy House is a residential structure in Sokolinaya Gora district distinguished by a Tuscan portico with supporting half-columns and two main chambers connected by a central passage. The building displays typical features of 19th-century Russian residential architecture.
Construction began in 1850 for a merchant family, though the site had been occupied by older structures since the 17th century. The wine merchants who previously held the property made significant alterations that shaped its present form.
This residence now houses galleries for the Tretyakov art collection, blending its past as a family home with its present role as a museum space. The building demonstrates how private architectural spaces transform to serve broader cultural purposes.
The building is located on Lavrushinsky Lane at number 4 and sits within walking distance of central Moscow. Since it houses museum galleries, visitor access follows the museum's regular operating schedule and entry procedures.
At its heart lie original chambers from the 17th century, a full century older than the visible outer structure. This hidden layer reveals how Moscow buildings were progressively rebuilt and modernized from their foundations.
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