I Think in the suburbs you are unlikely to find places that can surprise or even impress the most seasoned travelers? I guess there is not left shady benches, hidden from prying eyes, or deserted alleys? If your opinion actually is, then you haven't had a chance to visit a place called the estate Marfino. Hurry to assure you that this area is really amazing.
Here there is a lesson for any tourist. For example, lovers of architecture, the estate of Marfino give a meeting with stunning monuments. Fans of flora will gladly plunge into the atmosphere of the local fauna, which is really like a collection of collections of valuable exhibits of the Botanical gardens in the world.
The Object of this article will be the estate Marfino its official website recently has become more and more popular. The reader can gain a lot of useful information, among other things telling about how to get into this Park area without any problems, where to stay, what to see first.
The Manor Marfino in Moscow (39-th kilometer of Dmitrovskoye highway) – this unique piece of estate architecture, admire the beauty which annually attracts thousands of tourists not only from the most remote corners of the Russian Federation, but also from abroad.
Not all realize that its name Marfino was in honor of Princess Martha, daughter of Prince Boris Golitsyn.
A Noble mansion preserved in the middle zone of Russia, is an amazing architectural and landscape monuments. On their territory and in our days, preserved the special atmosphere.
Our contemporaries aspire to preserved noble manor in order to meet landscape architecture, the organization of everyday life and economic activities of the people who lived in these areas from the 16th to 19th centuries. This is why “Manor Marfino” - the photo, which is worthy to become a real decoration for the family photo album. And come here for completely different reasons. Some of them want to celebrate outdoors, some people prefer walking, as they say, away from civilisation, and there are those who come here out of curiosity, in order to discover the attractions of his native land.
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In General, it is impossible not to note that up to this point can be reached using the train leaves from Savyolovsky station. The journey time is 50 minutes. Get off at the station «catoire”. From the station to the estate by bus No. 37. Perhaps the easiest way to get to your destination.
But in fact many alarming is the fact that there is no such stop as “the Estate Marfino”. How to get there on their own vehicles? This question is a significant part of tourists, especially those who decided to travel with the child.
Overall, according to a seasoned, you can plan a trip by car. In this case, on the Dmitrov highway it is necessary to reach the 39-kilometer and turn right at the sign. After turning left to overcome quite a bit – only about 3 km. it Remains to note that the estate “Marfino” on the map the Moscow region is viewed perfectly, so getting lost is not exactly succeed.
History of this noble estate refers to the 16th century. In this picturesque place at that time were seigniorial tenure Vasily Golovin, who served as a Governor during the reign of Ivan the terrible. The owners of the place called the manor Marfino has varied frequently: diplomat Vasily shakalov (late 16th century), re-Golovin (to 1650), clerk of the Council Simon zaborowski (to 1698), the tutor of Peter I, Prince Boris Golitsyn (died 1714), and then by his son, Sergei, who sold the estate to obtain funds for the payment of the debt, field Marshal Pyotr Saltykov (1729) One listing of names of these people shows how rich life was like in these places as many “remember” the material monuments that have survived to the present day.
Manor Marfino once belonged to the associate of Tsar Peter Borisovich Golitsyn, and on its site was laid out a French Park, built a magnificent mansion, and construction began on a stone Church.
At the Saltykov also undertook a project to create a stunning garden and Park ensemble. At that time, was built facilities in the classical style. The highest flowering of Marfino is the end of the 18th century.
Since the beginning of the 19th idle life began to subside. War of 1812 caused the estate a great damage – was taken artistic value, much was given to the fire. In 1831 the construction of the manor was reconstructed, and in the 19th century, the main Moscow architect M. D. Bykovsky made a project according to which manor complex in Marfino “turned” in a medieval castle.
The Architectural style of the great conveyed the spirit of the era – the loss of the previous harmony, romantic mood and search of monumentality. After the revolution, accomplished in 1917, the estate passed into publicproperty. In Soviet times, in Marfino was regularly carried out restoration work.
At the Saltykov Marfino was a model of noble estate of Catherine the great. On site there were 2 summer theatre, coach and horse yard, the Conservatory has created the conditions in which well-developed southern plants, and ripening fruit.
Question: “the Estate Marfino… How to get to this wonderful place?” few people worried. Why? The fact that the place was so awesome and popular that not even dozens, but hundreds of guests came here almost every day.
In the notes Vigel preserved description of the importance, effortless courtesy and the accuracy of the decency of the inhabitants of the manor, which was admirable. However, unfortunately, after the death of field Marshal Saltykov manor began to decline.
The Daughter of count Orlov, Panin Sophia V. was engaged in the remodelling of the house. Many of the buildings had been erected in the Park. At a time when the works were supervised by F. Tuganov, the estate acquired features of the Empire style.
And at the end of the 30-ies of the 19th century it had traits “Nikolaev Gothic" (architect-M. D. Bykovsky). The manor house in pseudo-Gothic style – this is a remarkable monument of Russian romanticism. Pink coloring walls inside the house were bright element in creating the mood of the era of knights.
The Estate “Marfino”… Official the website of this place reports that tourists here can take from 8 hotels. Comfortable and nice price – this is a great opportunity to spend time in the wonderful complex of a noble estate.
How many wonderful moments, ready to give its guests the manor house “Marfino”. The wedding held there, anniversary or a corporate party is sure to be remembered and become the subject of envy from those who are lucky enough to visit this place.
The Main Marfino, of course, is the Palace. Two-story brick building stands on a hill. Around him – a large pond, a descent which can be overcome by a white marble staircase. The pond built a Marina, which is decorated with stone sculptures of griffins.
By the Way, not to mention that in Marfino were shooting famous films, including it was used as a “nest”, “Crusader”, “Master and Margarita”.
This Church was built by the V. I. Belozerov. The building is distinguished by symmetry and noble proportions. The basement of the Church is lined with blocks of white stone. High light the drum, dome and small cupola – the center of the composition of the Church building. Next to the Church is buried the architect of the fortress Belozerov, carrying out its construction.
Boris Golitsyn, by the way, did not like that within the space of the Church was reduced by the pylons. He ordered to punish Belozerova with rods, why the architect died, as his heart failed.
The Great interest of tourists cause the gazebo in Marfino. One of them – “the Music pavilion” – is made in the form of a semicircle with polyopoly roof and white stone bench inside.
Another gazebo – “Milovida” – the rotunda, having 2 tiers. The lower tier is massive, and the second – grace (8-columned pavilion with a dome). With the ‘Milovidy” offers wonderful scenic views.
This building has an impressive size. It consists of Central part (gallery of 20 octagonal columns, ending with the turrets on two sides) and two lateral arched parts.
His crests, towers and battlements have a very vibrant Association. The construction looks as an element of the fortress. The upper part of the towers are decorated with cornice, and above it are the teeth, which are in harmony with final elements of all the farmstead buildings. White details and red walls of the bridge – a bright color decision.
This Church is a magnificent structure, featuring a harmonious combination of masses. Decorative frills in its design were not used. The Central part is made in the form of a rotunda, two-tone, with small ledges for the porch and the altar.
The Dome of the Church is made in the form of an octahedron. In his room are kept the bells.
What is so special about it now? Try to list a few things:
In Marfino are created excellent conditions for walking. The natural conditions are favorable for recovery. Located in Marfino pond boating. There is also a stable.
There are springs of mineral water that allows you to achieve defined therapeutic effect. The manor today operates a diversified medical institution, diagnostic center which is one of the best in the Moscow region. However, it should be borne in mind that in order to freely visit all places of this noble mansion, please take care of the admission to a military sanatorium.
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