City Photos News Russia/Arkhangelskoye

History monument

Wed, 24 Oct 2007 08:19:45 +0000

The monument mostly commemorates heroes of the Civil War in Russia (after the 1917 revolution) and the Second World War. Arkhangelskoye ("Archangel's Settlement") is a historical estate located around 20 kilometers to the west from Moscow. In 1703-1810 Arkhangelskoye belonged to Galitzine, and from 1810-1917, to the Yusupov family. In 1917 the Yusupovs' property was nationalized by the Bolsheviks. Nowadays Arkhangelskoye is a state museum. The estate is built in the style of Classicism, with the most notable building of the palace (1780s) faced to Moscow river crease and regular terraced park of the 18th century decorated with many 'ancient-like' statues. The other notable erections are a small palace named 'Caprice', Catherine II of Russia and Alexander Pushkin monuments, and the theatre of the 18th century. Arkhangelskoye's oldest building is the church of Archangel Michael (1646). Among the other buildings are Saint Gates (1825-26), the uncompleted church known as 'Colonnade' (1909-1916), which serves today as an exhibition hall and two extensions of the sanatorium built in the 1930s. The estate is famous with its exquisite collection of fine art including paintings, sculptures, furnitures, ceramics and interior. Nowadays Arkhangelskoye is a popular place for tourists, Moscowers holiday hiking and important cultural events, such as Classical, Jazz and Lounge music festivals. As of December 2006, large restoration works are nearly to be finished at the palace. The sanatorium - belonging to the Ministry of Defence - is still working; one of the means of treatment as well as one of attractions is a source of mineral water with rather high content of iron and a number of other elements. The estate is located over the Moskva river, groves and fields; to protect the views, these lands were decklared a landscape reservate. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Arkhangelskoye http://arkhangelskoye.petersburg-bridges.com/ - history, photos and descriptions http://www.wikimapia.org/#lat=55.787964&lon=37.286139&z=15&l=1&m=h&v=2 - WikiMapia.
Arkhangelskoye, Russia, photo by Pavel Viaznikov.

Earthenware church wall

Wed, 24 Oct 2007 08:14:16 +0000

The church was built in 1660-1667 in the place of a 15th century wooden church, by Pavel Potekhin - a serf architect of the Prince Odoevsky. It is the oldest building of the estate. In 1826, it was surrounded by an interesting clayware wall with two towers; in 1820s, a belfry was added. In 1919, the church was closed and became a part of the museum; during the 1964-1965 restoration, the belfry was removed in order to recreate the original look of the church. Arkhangelskoye ("Archangel's Settlement") is a historical estate located around 20 kilometers to the west from Moscow. In 1703-1810 Arkhangelskoye belonged to Galitzine, and from 1810-1917, to the Yusupov family. In 1917 the Yusupovs' property was nationalized by the Bolsheviks. Nowadays Arkhangelskoye is a state museum. The estate is built in the style of Classicism, with the most notable building of the palace (1780s) faced to Moscow river crease and regular terraced park of the 18th century decorated with many 'ancient-like' statues. The other notable erections are a small palace named 'Caprice', Catherine II of Russia and Alexander Pushkin monuments, and the theatre of the 18th century. Arkhangelskoye's oldest building is the church of Archangel Michael (1646). Among the other buildings are Saint Gates (1825-26), the uncompleted church known as 'Colonnade' (1909-1916), which serves today as an exhibition hall and two extensions of the sanatorium built in the 1930s. The estate is famous with its exquisite collection of fine art including paintings, sculptures, furnitures, ceramics and interior. Nowadays Arkhangelskoye is a popular place for tourists, Moscowers holiday hiking and important cultural events, such as Classical, Jazz and Lounge music festivals. As of December 2006, large restoration works are nearly to be finished at the palace. The sanatorium - belonging to the Ministry of Defence - is still working; one of the means of treatment as well as one of attractions is a source of mineral water with rather high content of iron and a number of other elements. The estate is located over the Moskva river, groves and fields; to protect the views, these lands were decklared a landscape reservate. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Arkhangelskoye http://arkhangelskoye.petersburg-bridges.com/ - history, photos and descriptions http://www.wikimapia.org/#lat=55.787964&lon=37.286139&z=15&l=1&m=h&v=2 - WikiMapia.
Arkhangelskoye, Russia, photo by Pavel Viaznikov.

Cross and wall tower (Church of Archangel Michael)

Wed, 24 Oct 2007 08:14:12 +0000

Wasp nest

Wed, 24 Oct 2007 07:55:55 +0000

The priest discovered a wasp nest near the church but, instead of using an incectycide, he wrote a warning notice. .
Arkhangelskoye, Russia, photo by Pavel Viaznikov.

Church of Archangel Michael

Wed, 24 Oct 2007 07:55:51 +0000

The church was built in 1660-1667 in the place of a 15th century wooden church, by Pavel Potekhin - a serf architect of the Prince Odoevsky. It is the oldest building of the estate. In 1826, it was surrounded by an interesting clayware wall with two towers; in 1820s, a belfry was added. In 1919, the church was closed and became a part of the museum; during the 1964-1965 restoration, the belfry was removed in order to recreate the original look of the church. Now the church is again opened for religious cervices. Arkhangelskoye ("Archangel's Settlement") is a historical estate located around 20 kilometers to the west from Moscow. In 1703-1810 Arkhangelskoye belonged to Galitzine, and from 1810-1917, to the Yusupov family. In 1917 the Yusupovs' property was nationalized by the Bolsheviks. Nowadays Arkhangelskoye is a state museum. The estate is built in the style of Classicism, with the most notable building of the palace (1780s) faced to Moscow river crease and regular terraced park of the 18th century decorated with many 'ancient-like' statues. The other notable erections are a small palace named 'Caprice', Catherine II of Russia and Alexander Pushkin monuments, and the theatre of the 18th century. Arkhangelskoye's oldest building is the church of Archangel Michael (1646). Among the other buildings are Saint Gates (1825-26), the uncompleted church known as 'Colonnade' (1909-1916), which serves today as an exhibition hall and two extensions of the sanatorium built in the 1930s. The estate is famous with its exquisite collection of fine art including paintings, sculptures, furnitures, ceramics and interior. Nowadays Arkhangelskoye is a popular place for tourists, Moscowers holiday hiking and important cultural events, such as Classical, Jazz and Lounge music festivals. As of December 2006, large restoration works are nearly to be finished at the palace. The sanatorium - belonging to the Ministry of Defence - is still working; one of the means of treatment as well as one of attractions is a source of mineral water with rather high content of iron and a number of other elements. The estate is located over the Moskva river, groves and fields; to protect the views, these lands were decklared a landscape reservate. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Arkhangelskoye http://arkhangelskoye.petersburg-bridges.com/ - history, photos and descriptions http://www.wikimapia.org/#lat=55.787964&lon=37.286139&z=15&l=1&m=h&v=2 - WikiMapia.
Arkhangelskoye, Russia, photo by Pavel Viaznikov.

Church of Archangel Michael

Wed, 24 Oct 2007 07:27:12 +0000

Holy Gate

Wed, 24 Oct 2007 07:27:09 +0000

The Holy Gate (1824) marks a road to the Church of Archangel Michael (hence the name of the estate - after the church). Arkhangelskoye ("Archangel's Settlement") is a historical estate located around 20 kilometers to the west from Moscow. In 1703-1810 Arkhangelskoye belonged to Galitzine, and from 1810-1917, to the Yusupov family. In 1917 the Yusupovs' property was nationalized by the Bolsheviks. Nowadays Arkhangelskoye is a state museum. The estate is built in the style of Classicism, with the most notable building of the palace (1780s) faced to Moscow river crease and regular terraced park of the 18th century decorated with many 'ancient-like' statues. The other notable erections are a small palace named 'Caprice', Catherine II of Russia and Alexander Pushkin monuments, and the theatre of the 18th century. Arkhangelskoye's oldest building is the church of Archangel Michael (1646). Among the other buildings are Saint Gates (1825-26), the uncompleted church known as 'Colonnade' (1909-1916), which serves today as an exhibition hall and two extensions of the sanatorium built in the 1930s. The estate is famous with its exquisite collection of fine art including paintings, sculptures, furnitures, ceramics and interior. Nowadays Arkhangelskoye is a popular place for tourists, Moscowers holiday hiking and important cultural events, such as Classical, Jazz and Lounge music festivals. As of December 2006, large restoration works are nearly to be finished at the palace. The sanatorium - belonging to the Ministry of Defence - is still working; one of the means of treatment as well as one of attractions is a source of mineral water with rather high content of iron and a number of other elements. The estate is located over the Moskva river, groves and fields; to protect the views, these lands were decklared a landscape reservate. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Arkhangelskoye http://arkhangelskoye.petersburg-bridges.com/ - history, photos and descriptions http://www.wikimapia.org/#lat=55.787964&lon=37.286139&z=15&l=1&m=h&v=2 - WikiMapia.
Arkhangelskoye, Russia, photo by Pavel Viaznikov.

"Warehouse-upon-ravine"

Wed, 24 Oct 2007 06:54:16 +0000

Built in late 18th century, reconstructed in 1824 by O.Bove. Now contains part of the museum collections and is used for temporary exhibitions. Arkhangelskoye ("Archangel's Settlement") is a historical estate located around 20 kilometers to the west from Moscow. In 1703-1810 Arkhangelskoye belonged to Galitzine, and from 1810-1917, to the Yusupov family. In 1917 the Yusupovs' property was nationalized by the Bolsheviks. Nowadays Arkhangelskoye is a state museum. The estate is built in the style of Classicism, with the most notable building of the palace (1780s) faced to Moscow river crease and regular terraced park of the 18th century decorated with many 'ancient-like' statues. The other notable erections are a small palace named 'Caprice', Catherine II of Russia and Alexander Pushkin monuments, and the theatre of the 18th century. Arkhangelskoye's oldest building is the church of Archangel Michael (1646). Among the other buildings are Saint Gates (1825-26), the uncompleted church known as 'Colonnade' (1909-1916), which serves today as an exhibition hall and two extensions of the sanatorium built in the 1930s. The estate is famous with its exquisite collection of fine art including paintings, sculptures, furnitures, ceramics and interior. Nowadays Arkhangelskoye is a popular place for tourists, Moscowers holiday hiking and important cultural events, such as Classical, Jazz and Lounge music festivals. As of December 2006, large restoration works are nearly to be finished at the palace. The sanatorium - belonging to the Ministry of Defence - is still working; one of the means of treatment as well as one of attractions is a source of mineral water with rather high content of iron and a number of other elements. The estate is located over the Moskva river, groves and fields; to protect the views, these lands were decklared a landscape reservate. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Arkhangelskoye http://arkhangelskoye.petersburg-bridges.com/ - history, photos and descriptions http://www.wikimapia.org/#lat=55.787964&lon=37.286139&z=15&l=1&m=h&v=2 - WikiMapia.
Arkhangelskoye, Russia, photo by Pavel Viaznikov.

"Warehouse-upon-ravine"

Wed, 24 Oct 2007 06:54:12 +0000

Built in late 18th century, reconstructed in 1824 by O.Bove. Now contains part of the museum collections and is used for temporary exhibitions. Arkhangelskoye ("Archangel's Settlement") is a historical estate located around 20 kilometers to the west from Moscow. In 1703-1810 Arkhangelskoye belonged to Galitzine, and from 1810-1917, to the Yusupov family. In 1917 the Yusupovs' property was nationalized by the Bolsheviks. Nowadays Arkhangelskoye is a state museum. The estate is built in the style of Classicism, with the most notable building of the palace (1780s) faced to Moscow river crease and regular terraced park of the 18th century decorated with many 'ancient-like' statues. The other notable erections are a small palace named 'Caprice', Catherine II of Russia and Alexander Pushkin monuments, and the theatre of the 18th century. Arkhangelskoye's oldest building is the church of Archangel Michael (1646). Among the other buildings are Saint Gates (1825-26), the uncompleted church known as 'Colonnade' (1909-1916), which serves today as an exhibition hall and two extensions of the sanatorium built in the 1930s. The estate is famous with its exquisite collection of fine art including paintings, sculptures, furnitures, ceramics and interior. Nowadays Arkhangelskoye is a popular place for tourists, Moscowers holiday hiking and important cultural events, such as Classical, Jazz and Lounge music festivals. As of December 2006, large restoration works are nearly to be finished at the palace. The sanatorium - belonging to the Ministry of Defence - is still working; one of the means of treatment as well as one of attractions is a source of mineral water with rather high content of iron and a number of other elements. The estate is located over the Moskva river, groves and fields; to protect the views, these lands were decklared a landscape reservate. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Arkhangelskoye http://arkhangelskoye.petersburg-bridges.com/ - history, photos and descriptions http://www.wikimapia.org/#lat=55.787964&lon=37.286139&z=15&l=1&m=h&v=2 - WikiMa.
Arkhangelskoye, Russia, photo by Pavel Viaznikov.

Colonnade

Mon, 22 Oct 2007 03:54:56 +0000

The Colonnade is the most recent building of the estate (before nationalization). The monumental building surrounded by the open colonnade was intended as a sepulchre for the former owners of the estate - and the family burial place. It was completed in 1916 and had never served its purpose. After the restoration, it became a museum where porcelain and faience chinaware are on display. Arkhangelskoye ("Archangel's Settlement") is a historical estate located around 20 kilometers to the west from Moscow. In 1703-1810 Arkhangelskoye belonged to Galitzine, and from 1810-1917, to the Yusupov family. In 1917 the Yusupovs' property was nationalized by the Bolsheviks. Nowadays Arkhangelskoye is a state museum. The estate is built in the style of Classicism, with the most notable building of the palace (1780s) faced to Moscow river crease and regular terraced park of the 18th century decorated with many 'ancient-like' statues. The other notable erections are a small palace named 'Caprice', Catherine II of Russia and Alexander Pushkin monuments, and the theatre of the 18th century. Arkhangelskoye's oldest building is the church of Archangel Michael (1646). Among the other buildings are Saint Gates (1825-26), the uncompleted church known as 'Colonnade' (1909-1916), which serves today as an exhibition hall and two extensions of the sanatorium built in the 1930s. The estate is famous with its exquisite collection of fine art including paintings, sculptures, furnitures, ceramics and interior. Nowadays Arkhangelskoye is a popular place for tourists, Moscowers holiday hiking and important cultural events, such as Classical, Jazz and Lounge music festivals. As of December 2006, large restoration works are nearly to be finished at the palace. The sanatorium - belonging to the Ministry of Defence - is still working; one of the means of treatment as well as one of attractions is a source of mineral water with rather high content of iron and a number of other elements. The estate is located over the Moskva river, groves and fields; to protect the views, these lands were decklared a landscape reservate. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Arkhangelskoye http://arkhangelskoye.petersburg-bridges.com/ - history, photos and descriptions http://www.wikimapia.org/#lat=55.787964&lon=37.286139&z=15&l=1&m=h&v=2 - WikiMa.
Arkhangelskoye, Russia, photo by Pavel Viaznikov.

near the Colonnade

Mon, 22 Oct 2007 03:43:28 +0000

Arkhangelskoye ("Archangel's Settlement") is a historical estate located around 20 kilometers to the west from Moscow. In 1703-1810 Arkhangelskoye belonged to Galitzine, and from 1810-1917, to the Yusupov family. In 1917 the Yusupovs' property was nationalized by the Bolsheviks. Nowadays Arkhangelskoye is a state museum. The estate is built in the style of Classicism, with the most notable building of the palace (1780s) faced to Moscow river crease and regular terraced park of the 18th century decorated with many 'ancient-like' statues. The other notable erections are a small palace named 'Caprice', Catherine II of Russia and Alexander Pushkin monuments, and the theatre of the 18th century. Arkhangelskoye's oldest building is the church of Archangel Michael (1646). Among the other buildings are Saint Gates (1825-26), the uncompleted church known as 'Colonnade' (1909-1916), which serves today as an exhibition hall and two extensions of the sanatorium built in the 1930s. The estate is famous with its exquisite collection of fine art including paintings, sculptures, furnitures, ceramics and interior. Nowadays Arkhangelskoye is a popular place for tourists, Moscowers holiday hiking and important cultural events, such as Classical, Jazz and Lounge music festivals. As of December 2006, large restoration works are nearly to be finished at the palace. The sanatorium - belonging to the Ministry of Defence - is still working; one of the means of treatment as well as one of attractions is a source of mineral water with rather high content of iron and a number of other elements. The estate is located over the Moskva river, groves and fields; to protect the views, these lands were decklared a landscape reservate. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Arkhangelskoye http://arkhangelskoye.petersburg-bridges.com/ - history, photos and descriptions http://www.wikimapia.org/#lat=55.787964&lon=37.286139&z=15&l=1&m=h&v=2 - WikiMa.
Arkhangelskoye, Russia, photo by Pavel Viaznikov.

Bridge and rotunda pavillion (lower park)

Mon, 22 Oct 2007 03:43:25 +0000

Sanatorium entrance from the riverside park

Mon, 22 Oct 2007 03:35:41 +0000

Arkhangelskoye ("Archangel's Settlement") is a historical estate located around 20 kilometers to the west from Moscow. In 1703-1810 Arkhangelskoye belonged to Galitzine, and from 1810-1917, to the Yusupov family. In 1917 the Yusupovs' property was nationalized by the Bolsheviks. Nowadays Arkhangelskoye is a state museum. The estate is built in the style of Classicism, with the most notable building of the palace (1780s) faced to Moscow river crease and regular terraced park of the 18th century decorated with many 'ancient-like' statues. The other notable erections are a small palace named 'Caprice', Catherine II of Russia and Alexander Pushkin monuments, and the theatre of the 18th century. Arkhangelskoye's oldest building is the church of Archangel Michael (1646). Among the other buildings are Saint Gates (1825-26), the uncompleted church known as 'Colonnade' (1909-1916), which serves today as an exhibition hall and two extensions of the sanatorium built in the 1930s. The estate is famous with its exquisite collection of fine art including paintings, sculptures, furnitures, ceramics and interior. Nowadays Arkhangelskoye is a popular place for tourists, Moscowers holiday hiking and important cultural events, such as Classical, Jazz and Lounge music festivals. As of December 2006, large restoration works are nearly to be finished at the palace. The sanatorium - belonging to the Ministry of Defence - is still working; one of the means of treatment as well as one of attractions is a source of mineral water with rather high content of iron and a number of other elements. The estate is located over the Moskva river, groves and fields; to protect the views, these lands were decklared a landscape reservate. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Arkhangelskoye http://arkhangelskoye.petersburg-bridges.com/ - history, photos and descriptions http://www.wikimapia.org/#lat=55.787964&lon=37.286139&z=15&l=1&m=h&v=2 - WikiMapia.
Arkhangelskoye, Russia, photo by Pavel Viaznikov.

Map of Archangelskoye

Mon, 22 Oct 2007 03:35:37 +0000

Arkhangelskoye ("Archangel's Settlement") is a historical estate located around 20 kilometers to the west from Moscow. In 1703-1810 Arkhangelskoye belonged to Galitzine, and from 1810-1917, to the Yusupov family. In 1917 the Yusupovs' property was nationalized by the Bolsheviks. Nowadays Arkhangelskoye is a state museum. The estate is built in the style of Classicism, with the most notable building of the palace (1780s) faced to Moscow river crease and regular terraced park of the 18th century decorated with many 'ancient-like' statues. The other notable erections are a small palace named 'Caprice', Catherine II of Russia and Alexander Pushkin monuments, and the theatre of the 18th century. Arkhangelskoye's oldest building is the church of Archangel Michael (1646). Among the other buildings are Saint Gates (1825-26), the uncompleted church known as 'Colonnade' (1909-1916), which serves today as an exhibition hall and two extensions of the sanatorium built in the 1930s. The estate is famous with its exquisite collection of fine art including paintings, sculptures, furnitures, ceramics and interior. Nowadays Arkhangelskoye is a popular place for tourists, Moscowers holiday hiking and important cultural events, such as Classical, Jazz and Lounge music festivals. As of December 2006, large restoration works are nearly to be finished at the palace. The sanatorium - belonging to the Ministry of Defence - is still working; one of the means of treatment as well as one of attractions is a source of mineral water with rather high content of iron and a number of other elements. The estate is located over the Moskva river, groves and fields; to protect the views, these lands were decklared a landscape reservate. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Arkhangelskoye http://arkhangelskoye.petersburg-bridges.com/ - history, photos and descriptions http://www.wikimapia.org/#lat=55.787964&lon=37.286139&z=15&l=1&m=h&v=2 - WikiMapia.
Arkhangelskoye, Russia, photo by Pavel Viaznikov.

View at the Moskva river and the riverside park from the terrace

Mon, 22 Oct 2007 03:26:42 +0000

Arkhangelskoye ("Archangel's Settlement") is a historical estate located around 20 kilometers to the west from Moscow. In 1703-1810 Arkhangelskoye belonged to Galitzine, and from 1810-1917, to the Yusupov family. In 1917 the Yusupovs' property was nationalized by the Bolsheviks. Nowadays Arkhangelskoye is a state museum. The estate is built in the style of Classicism, with the most notable building of the palace (1780s) faced to Moscow river crease and regular terraced park of the 18th century decorated with many 'ancient-like' statues. The other notable erections are a small palace named 'Caprice', Catherine II of Russia and Alexander Pushkin monuments, and the theatre of the 18th century. Arkhangelskoye's oldest building is the church of Archangel Michael (1646). Among the other buildings are Saint Gates (1825-26), the uncompleted church known as 'Colonnade' (1909-1916), which serves today as an exhibition hall and two extensions of the sanatorium built in the 1930s. The estate is famous with its exquisite collection of fine art including paintings, sculptures, furnitures, ceramics and interior. Nowadays Arkhangelskoye is a popular place for tourists, Moscowers holiday hiking and important cultural events, such as Classical, Jazz and Lounge music festivals. As of December 2006, large restoration works are nearly to be finished at the palace. The sanatorium - belonging to the Ministry of Defence - is still working; one of the means of treatment as well as one of attractions is a source of mineral water with rather high content of iron and a number of other elements. The estate is located over the Moskva river, groves and fields; to protect the views, these lands were decklared a landscape reservate. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Arkhangelskoye http://arkhangelskoye.petersburg-bridges.com/ - history, photos and descriptions http://www.wikimapia.org/#lat=55.787964&lon=37.286139&z=15&l=1&m=h&v=2 - WikiMapia.
Arkhangelskoye, Russia, photo by Pavel Viaznikov.