Park in Kuskovo, Regional cultural heritage park in Veshnyaki District, Moscow, Russia.
The park is a spacious landscaped grounds centered around a pink palace, with formal gardens and various pavilions arranged around a reflective lake. The property combines open lawns with designed pathways and multiple structures spread across the estate.
General Sheremetev received the land in 1715 as a gift from Peter the Great and developed it into a noble estate. This gift launched what would become a showcase residence for the family over the following generations.
The ceramics museum here displays European and Russian porcelain from before the revolution, showing how wealthy families displayed their collections and valued such artworks. Walking through these rooms reveals the tastes and refinement that mattered to the Russian nobility of that era.
The grounds are flat and accessible from multiple entrances, with plenty of space to walk and explore at your own pace. Wear comfortable shoes if you plan to visit the various pavilions and wander the full expanse of the property.
The estate once hosted enormous outdoor celebrations that drew thousands of guests, transforming the grounds into a grand gathering place. An obelisk on the property marks a notable imperial visit from the 18th century.
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