Tuesday, December 16, 2008

Archangelskoye and Kolomenskotye Estates


Archangelskoye Estate is a 17th century estate, which was owned by Russian Prince Nikolai Yusupov. Prince Nicolai Yusupov was one of the richest persons in the whole Russia in the 19th century. He bought the estate in 1809 after Prince Golitsyn’s death. When you travel to Russia now you will find this palace just as it was two centuries ago. The estate has wonderful gardens and terraces, where tourists can have walks. The main palace of the estate is very beautiful, created in neoclassical style. The palace and other buildings of the estate are lavishly decorated and furnished with taste. Most of the gardens of the estate designed in an Italian style. The estate is one of the most popular tourist attraction when they travel to Moscow.


Kolomenskoye Estate is another famous estate outside Moscow, which was built in the 14th century. In the 16th century the estate has become the summer residence of Russian tsars. In the 17th century the estate was fully destroyed by the Tatars and only in 1667 was rebuilt by Russian tsar Mikhail Romanov.Kolomenskoye Estate is known for the Church of the Icon of Our Lady of Kazan, which was built in the 17th century. The estate has palaces and churches , which should be visited on Russia vacation.

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