Palace of Kuskovo, 18th-century palace estate in Veshnyaki District, Moscow, Russia
The Palace of Kuskovo is an 18th-century estate in Moscow's Veshnyaki District, spreading across extensive grounds with a main residence, formal gardens, ponds, and several pavilions. The complex combines neoclassical architecture with elements of French garden design and now serves as a ceramics museum with a large collection.
Field Marshal Boris Sheremetev acquired the property in 1715 and developed it into a grand summer residence, with his son Pyotr continuing the expansion. After the Revolution of 1917 the estate was nationalized and opened to the public as a museum.
The name Kuskovo comes from the Russian word for piece or segment, referring to the estate's origins as part of a larger landholding. Today locals walk through the grounds while visitors explore the preserved salons and galleries inside the residence.
The grounds are reachable by public transport from central Moscow and offer access to outdoor areas and indoor rooms during regular opening hours. In summer it is worth spending more time walking through the extensive gardens and visiting each pavilion.
The Grotto pavilion features authentic seashells arranged on the interior walls to recreate maritime motifs. This technique was rare in 18th-century Russia and shows the period's interest in exotic decorative elements.
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