Sanduny, Public bathhouse in Meshchansky District, Moscow, Russia.
Sanduny is a public bathhouse in Meshchansky District, Moscow, known for its marble staircases, high ceilings, and colored glass windows. Multiple bathing areas spread across several floors of the building in the city center.
The bathhouse opened in 1808 to designs by Bernhard Freudenberg and became a meeting place for Russian intellectuals and artists. The building expanded several times during the 19th century, developing its eclectic style combining Greek, Roman, and Gothic elements.
Visitors experience Russian bathing culture through steam chambers and cold plunge pools following traditional methods. Attendants offer treatments with bundled birch branches, a practice rooted in local customs.
The facility offers separate areas for men and women with service levels ranging from basic entry to private rooms. Reservations help especially on weekends when more visitors arrive.
Greek-style columns stand beside Roman statues and Gothic arches throughout the interior spaces. This mix combines Western European architectural styles with Russian decorative details on walls and ceilings.
Location: Meshchansky District
Inception: 1808
Architects: Bernhard Freudenberg
Architectural style: eclectic architecture
Address: Москва
Website: http://sanduny.ru
GPS coordinates: 55.76387,37.62057
Latest update: December 5, 2025 22:24
Moscow offers photographers a wide range of subjects covering centuries of Russian history and architecture. The city combines Orthodox cathedrals with colorful domes, classical theaters and museums, large parks, and modern art galleries. From the medieval fortress walls of the Kremlin to the monumental buildings of the Stalin era, Moscow presents itself as a city of contrasts. Landmarks include Saint Basil's Cathedral on Red Square, the Bolshoi Theatre, and the Cathedral of Christ the Saviour. Parks such as Gorky Park and Zaryadye Park with its floating bridge provide green spaces in the heart of the city. Historical estates like Kolomenskoye and Kuskovo preserve the architecture of past eras. Museums such as the Tretyakov Gallery, the Pushkin Museum, and the Garage Museum of Contemporary Art display works from different periods. The Stalin skyscrapers continue to shape the skyline, while places like Patriarch Ponds, Arbat Street, and Sparrow Hills offer glimpses into Moscow life.
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