Yusupov Palace on Sadovaya Street

The Yusupov Palace is a large building complex with multiple rooms including grand staircases, banquet halls, and a Baroque theater. The spaces contain artwork and collections that document the life and tastes of a wealthy family across many generations.

The palace was built in the 18th century as a residence for one of Russia's richest families. In 1916, the building became the site of an event that would change the course of Russian history.

The rooms display furnishings, mirrors, and textiles that reveal how the aristocracy lived in imperial Russia. These objects show the tastes and daily habits of a powerful family during the reign of the tsars.

Visitors can explore the rooms with guided tours offered in multiple languages that explain the family history and art collection. It is good to allow enough time to see the many rooms and theater at a comfortable pace.

Hidden within the palace is a small theater seating about 180 people that still retains its original 19th-century stage machinery. This rare preservation allows visitors to see the technical equipment and decorative details of that era up close.