Shakhovskoy House, Federal cultural heritage estate on Mokhovaya Street, Moscow, Russia.
Description
Shakhovskoy House is a classicist building on Mokhovaya Street featuring symmetrical facades and stone decoration in neoclassical style. The structure displays wide colonnades and carefully crafted stone elements that define its entire front elevation.
History
The building was constructed in 1820 and underwent major reshaping in 1868 under architect Alexander Kaminsky. That renovation introduced Greek Revival style elements to Moscow architecture for the first time.
Culture
The residence served as home to the Shakhovskoy family and remains a defining feature of Mokhovaya Street in the city center. Walking past it, you see the spaces where this noble household once lived their daily lives.
Practical
The house sits centrally on Mokhovaya Street near Moscow State University and the Russian State Library. The location makes it easily accessible for visitors exploring the area's architecture.
Did you know?
The house was among the first examples of blending classical and Greek Revival style elements in Moscow. This unusual combination of two stylistic directions made it a turning point in local architectural history.
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