Пассаж Сан-Галли

The San Galli Passage is a covered corridor on Kuznetsky Most Street that connects two stone buildings with a cast-iron arched roof. The structure displays three large semicircular windows on its facade and features varying floor heights due to the street's slope.

The passage was created in 1883 when architect Alexey Martynov connected two existing stone buildings with a glazed cast-iron roof. Franz San Galli commissioned this project, which gave the passage its name.

The passage serves today as a gathering space for art enthusiasts moving between exhibitions and local shops. A vegetarian cafe brings people together to linger and experience the calm interior atmosphere of the corridor.

The building currently houses the Moscow House of Artists with regular exhibitions displayed throughout its spaces. Access is straightforward during daytime hours, as the cafe and shops are located within the interior passage.

Between 1917 and 1919, the Picturesque Cafe within the passage became a meeting place for poets, artists, and theater performances. This period made it an important cultural site during the turbulent years following the revolution.

Location: Meshchansky District

Inception: 1883

GPS coordinates: 55.76231,37.62221

Latest update: December 8, 2025 21:02