Sheremetev castle, Gothic Revival castle in Yurino, Russia.
Sheremetev castle is a Gothic Revival estate on the Volga River in Yurino, Russia. The building spreads across several wings and contains many rooms with towers, battlements and bay windows, surrounded by a park with old trees and water basins.
Vasily Sheremetev began building the castle in 1812, and the work continued for more than 40 years. Seven architects contributed to the design and construction over time, as the plan evolved across the decades.
The name comes from the Sheremetev family, one of Russia's oldest and wealthiest noble lines. Visitors today can walk through many of the rooms and see wall paintings, coloured glass windows and carved wooden ceilings that reflect the life of the former owners.
Visitors reach the castle by tour boats from Cheboksary during summer months, or by road from nearby towns. The park and most interior rooms are open to the public, though some areas may be closed for events or restoration work.
After 1917, the castle was turned into a sanatorium where guests from across the region came to recover. During World War II, the building served as a hospital and provided shelter and care for wounded soldiers.
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