Private Art Nouveau Architecture Tour in Moscow with Local Expert Guide
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Location: Moscow, Russia
Duration: 3 hours
Product code: 11498P146
Overview
ItineraryThis is a typical itinerary for this productStop At: Park Kultury Metro Station, Ostozhenka, 53/2/8, Moscow 119021 RussiaStart from the magnificent Derozhinskaya Mansion, built by one of the most prominent masters of Modern, Shechtel. Be awed by its beauty and mellowness and pay your attention to every detail, a ‘nervous’ fence, a long time-worked stucco, a risalita, crowned with a powerful decorative finish and manifested with an attic with a pair of heavy cylinders. Keeping in mind the principles of modern that focuses mainly on the interior, its grandiose exterior is really surprising.Duration: 15 minutesStop At: Estate of N.N. Medyntsev, Pomerantsev Ln., 6, Moscow 119034 RussiaSee the Medyntsev Mansion, which was built more than a hundred years ago. Enjoy a fascinating mix of bright and colorful yet mellow and gentle exterior of this building. Various décor, in different shapes and colors, or shaped balustrade and elegant undulating attic, balconies and arcs of this grandiose building will amaze you with the unique style of the Moscow Art Nouveau. Visit the Meletiny Apartment House and witness the other side of Modernism architecture, as this building present a modest and serene style accompanied by dainty details, such as columns and arcs. Admire the unusual color combinations and rare artistic skill of putting together different details to complete the splendid composition.Duration: 15 minutesStop At: Ostozhenka-Golden Mile, Ostozhenka-Golden Mile, Moscow, Central RussiaArrive at the Loskov Apartment House, a unique example of northern Modernism. You won’t see any plant ornaments or decorative mosaics there, but you will definitely be surprised with its shape. It has a shape of a small asymmetric castle with its turret above the shaped ledge of the wall. This spilling, waving and still elegant style will catch your eyes immediately.Duration: 15 minutesStop At: Prechistenka, Prechistenka, Moscow, Central RussiaThe next stop is 28, Prechistenka Street where you will find the house that is considered to be one of the most impressive examples of Art Nouveau in Moscow. The decoration of the front facade is truly luxurious, made with a high artistic level and includes a large number of both large and small elements. The combination of convex and concave surfaces, strong plasticity of the main vertical elements of the façade, the central section with loggias and side bay windows and expressive bend of the cornice make the overall composition of the façade look extremely superb.Duration: 15 minutesStop At: House of Kekusheva, Ostozhenka St., 21, Moscow 119034 RussiaWalking towards the center of the city and see majestic Kekusheva Apartment House. The elongated façade of the building was compensated with an asymmetric, accentuated right part of the building with a pleasant arch-niche, a stone balcony and a semicircular attic with a cartouche.Duration: 15 minutesStop At: Ostozhenka-Golden Mile, Ostozhenka-Golden Mile, Moscow, Central RussiaThe house on 21, Ostozhenka Street is built in authentic and traditional Art Nouveau style. Touch the unique Moscow architecture and marvel at the massive windows with stucco panels and stucco columns with a glorious pinnacle and asymmetric roof. Various stucco decors create an impressive sophisticated architecture masterpiece.Duration: 15 minutesStop At: Finance House of Broido, Plotnikov Lane, 4/5, Moscow 119002 RussiaWitness the Broido Apartment House with is serene romantic décor made with delicate and refined details without any sharp or catchy ones, but. Examine an interesting way to make a gorgeous composition without an abundance of sharp and flashy details.Duration: 15 minutesStop At: Prechistenka, Prechistenka, Moscow, Central RussiaObserve the Yakunchikova Mansion, which design was influenced by British architecture, with heavy presence of laconic and slightly prim forms. Proceed to the Gutkheil Mansion and witness the splendid unorthodox symmetric shape of the main façade. T
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Additional Information
Confirmation will be received at time of booking,Not wheelchair accessible,Stroller accessible,Near public transportation,Travelers should have a moderate physical fitness level,This is a private tour/activity. Only your group will participate,Face masks required for travelers in public areas,Face masks required for guides in public areas,Hand sanitizer available to travelers and staff,Guides required to regularly wash hands,We are serious about taking extra precautions to stop the spread of this virus by practicing regular hand washing and sanitization. We practice social distancing measures through providing private tours only.This is a private tour/activity. Only your group will participate.
Inclusions:
All Fees and Taxes,Customizable itinerary,Friendly local guide,Private walking tour,Multiple start times available,Expert advice where to go and what to do after the tou,Must see and off the beaten path,Iconic places for photoshoot,Meeting in the hotel lobby
Exclusions:
Entrance fees,Food and drinks,Gratuities (optional)