Yaropolets

Yaropolets is a manor estate north of Moscow featuring classical architecture from multiple periods. The complex consists of a main mansion with Doric columns, two side wings, a chapel with dual domes, and grounds that slope toward the Lama River.

The estate was granted in 1684 to Ukrainian hetman Petro Doroshenko, who lived here until his death and established the foundation for the property's development. In the 19th century it flourished under different noble families who expanded and remodeled the buildings.

The name comes from the willows that once covered the land, and the place served as a gathering point for prominent families of the region. The buildings reflect the lifestyle of rural nobility through their formal rooms for entertaining and estate management.

The grounds are open during daylight hours throughout the year, and paths are easy to follow though some buildings are viewable from outside only. The location is best reached by private transport or organized tours since public connections are limited.

The chapel was designed as a family burial vault for the Chernyshevs and displays architectural features rarely seen in the region's other buildings. Its interior preserves traces of burial rituals and artistic details that visitors often overlook.

Location: Yaropolets

Inception: 1770

GPS coordinates: 56.13363,35.82615

Latest update: December 8, 2025 19:40