Arkhangelskoye Estate Museum, Historical palace museum in Krasnogorsk District, Russia
Arkhangelskoye Estate Museum is a grand palace complex with classical architecture, terraced grounds, sculptures, and fountains situated along the Moscow River. The property includes multiple exhibition buildings, extensive gardens, and a theater distributed across the estate.
The estate appeared first in 1584 as wooden buildings but was transformed into a stone palace between 1784 and 1820 by architects Jacques-Jacob Guerne and Giacomo Trombara. This reconstruction period shaped the appearance of the site as it appears today.
The collection of European paintings from the 17th and 18th centuries was gathered by Prince Nikolai Yusupov, a passionate art collector of his era. Visitors can see these works displayed throughout the palace rooms where they have hung for generations.
The property consists of multiple exhibition buildings, gardens, and a theater that visitors can explore on foot. Guided tours in various languages are available year-round and help explain the collections and layout to those wanting more context.
The Gonzaga Theater opened in 1818 and retains its original decorations by Italian artist Pietro Gonzaga. Such well-preserved theatrical decor from that era is rarely found in other collections around the world.
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