GUM, Department store at Red Square, Moscow, Russia
The GUM department store stretches along the eastern side of Red Square with three parallel galleries connected by passages under a glass roof.
Built in 1893 by architect Alexander Pomerantsev, GUM replaced the previous Upper Trading Rows that occupied this commercial space since medieval times.
The structure displays Russian Revival architecture through its intricate facade details, ornate bridges between galleries, and decorative metal framework supporting the glass ceiling.
The store contains more than 100 retail spaces across three levels, operating daily from 10:00 to 22:00, with entrances from both Red Square and Nikolskaya Street.
The building maintains traditional elements such as staff members selling ice cream from wheeled carts throughout the galleries, continuing a practice from the 1950s.
Location: Tverskoy District
Inception: 1893
Architects: Alexander Pomerantsev
Architectural style: Russian Revival architecture
Website: http://gum.ru
GPS coordinates: 55.75472,37.62150
Latest update: May 28, 2025 18:11
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