Small Tsaritsyno Palace

The Small Tsaritsyno Palace displays Russian pseudo-gothic style with distinctive red brick walls and white stone ornaments covering its exterior. The facade blends medieval details with traditional Russian forms, creating an unusual appearance for the period.

Catherine II ordered construction of this building in 1776 as part of her grand plan for a summer estate in the Moscow region. The complex underwent restoration work in later centuries to preserve its original design and function.

The palace hosts exhibitions about imperial Russian history and traditional crafts displayed in its restored rooms.

The building is reachable by metro at Tsaritsyno station and welcomes visitors during daytime hours most days of the week. The surrounding park has pathways that guide you through the grounds and connect to the palace entrance.

The building represents one of Russia's earliest pseudo-gothic examples, mixing medieval European elements with local construction methods. This style combination emerged when similar architecture was already becoming outdated elsewhere in Europe.

Location: Orekhovo-Borisovo Severnoye District

Location: Moscow

Inception: 1776

Founders: Catherine II of Russia

Architectural style: Russian pseudo-gothic

Part of: Tsaritsyno Park

GPS coordinates: 55.61538,37.68065

Latest update: December 6, 2025 17:45