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The Tsaritsyno Museum-Reserve is a sprawling 405-hectare estate featuring both palaces and parks. Today, Tsaritsyno is not only a museum but also a cultural hub and a popular Russian tourist destination.
The Construction History of Tsaritsyno
A trip to Russia would be incomplete without visiting Tsaritsyno. In 1775, Empress Catherine II visited Moscow to mark the Küçük Kaynarca Treaty. The site chosen for the monument was the Khodynka Field, in the Tsar's village of Chernaya Gryaz. The empress was so impressed with the landscape that she decided to build a palace there.
Following the empress's orders, construction of Tsaritsyno Palace began in 1776. She instructed the design of the palace in the Gothic style. The building process lasted for ten years, but when Catherine II saw the palace, she was dissatisfied with the result. She then ordered a new architect to redesign the palace, and her approval was granted for the new plan.
After the empress's death, construction was halted. Tsaritsyno was left abandoned, with the farm buildings overgrown with grass and the gardens fading. Restoration efforts began in 1927 and continued for many decades. In 1984, Tsaritsyno Palace was officially designated as the State Museum of Decorative and Applied Art.
Tsaritsyno Reopens Its Doors
In 2007, with the participation of the president, the official opening ceremony of the Tsaritsyno Museum-Reserve took place. Since then, Tsaritsyno has been welcoming both Russian tourists and locals. Popular attractions include the Grand Palace, Bread House, Catherine II's Small Palace, the Great Theatre (central palace), the Cavalier's House, the greenhouse complex, and the landscaped park.
Exhibitions are held in the halls of the Grand Palace and Bread House. Initially, the museum's central displays focused on applied art and folk art collections. However, today, the museum also showcases works by Russian and Western European painters. The collection is updated annually, adding new pieces.
The greenhouse complex opened in 2011. It was recreated based on 19th-century sketches. Russian tourists can take guided tours around the complex. Additionally, educational workshops for both children and adults are held here.
Exploring the area can take quite some time, so for convenience, you can rent a Segway or an electric bike, or book a ride on a trolley. You may also enjoy a boat ride on the lakes within Tsaritsyno. Classical music concerts and performances are regularly held in the Grand Palace's halls for both locals and Russian tourists.
According to Mytour.vn
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Source: Mytour.vn Travel Guide
Mytour.vnMarch 4, 2024
