Russian Vacation Review

There are many places to see in Moscow, but some are more important that others. One of our Russian travel recommendations is  Moscow palaces.

Moscow is famous for numerous palaces, which were built during different historical periods. Being the central and the most important city of the country, Moscow has always attracted nobles and Russian tsars, so many of them had built palaces there. Surely not all of the palaces survived, but several did and nowadays represent Russian art and architecture of past centuries.

The Petrovsky palace was built in the 18th century by an outstanding Russian architect of that time Matvei Kazakov. The architectural plan of the Petrovsky palace forms a square, surrounded by brick fortress walls with towers. This palace combines the architectural techniques of neoclassicism with the romantic features of Gothic.

Demidov palace was built in the period from 1779-1791by an outstanding Russian architect Matvei Kazakov. At first, the palace belonged to prince Kurakin, who later sold it to I.I. Demidov. During the time only two outbuildings of the palace survived, but even now their luxury attracts tourists. Famous golden rooms with molded mirrors and gorgeous parquet, as well as damask wallpapers captivate the visitors at once.

Pashkov House is known among Muscovites as Pashkovs palace. The design of the building makes it look as a pure masterpiece of the original Russian classicism. Architect Vasily Bazhenov built the palace by the order of rich landowner Pashkov. The main building of the place was used as a male boarding school for nobility children until 1861 and then the Rumiantsev Museum moved there. Nowadays Pashkovs Palace is the Russian State Library or RGB, which is the biggest library in Europe and the second in the whole world. The reading rooms are designed for 2100 seats.

Moscow palaces are a “must” on any Russia travel itinerary. When you make your travel to Russia plans, make sure you plan visits to few palaces.