Kiryanovo

Kiryanovo is a noble estate in Saint Petersburg built with classical elements and symmetrical proportions following Palladian design principles. The buildings show the characteristic features of this European style with their balanced facades and thoughtfully planned layouts.

The estate was founded between 1783 and 1784 by Yekaterina Dashkova, a prominent Russian aristocrat and confidante of Catherine II. Italian architect Giacomo Quarenghi designed the buildings in classical style for this important figure.

The estate shows how Russian nobility adopted European architectural styles and blended them with local building practices. You can see this mix of classical forms and Russian details throughout the rooms and exterior today.

Visitors reach the estate most easily by using the nearby metro stations Narvskaya, Kirovsky Zavod, or Avtovo, which connect to the city transport network. You should check beforehand if the grounds are open for tours or visits, as it is a protected cultural monument.

The estate witnessed a dramatic transformation of its surroundings when the Kronstadt Ironworks was established in 1801 and the original noble neighborhood turned into an industrial area. This shift made Kiryanovo an island of earlier aristocratic living surrounded by factory landscapes.

Location: Kirovsky District, Saint Petersburg

Inception: 1783

Founders: Yekaterina Dashkova

Architectural style: Palladian architecture

GPS coordinates: 59.88589,30.26549

Latest update: December 8, 2025 19:45