For most of us, Gothic is associated with European temples and palaces, which are delightful examples of medieval architecture. But not only in Europe you can find graceful buildings, the hallmark of which are pointed towers, lancet arches and incredible stained glass windows. In Russia, the Gothic style, although it has not gained universal popularity, nevertheless, here you can also find mansions and temples of amazing beauty. There are especially many of them in Moscow and the Moscow region.
1. Catholic Cathedral of the Immaculate Conception of the Blessed Virgin Mary on Malaya Gruzinskaya (Moscow)
The refined and majestic Gothic style came to Russia much later than it won the hearts of European architects. Nevertheless, here you can find unique architectural monuments. Take, for example, the Catholic Cathedral of the Immaculate Conception of the Blessed Virgin Mary, better known as the Church on Malaya Gruzinskaya. Construction of a giant church for 5 thousand people places began only at the beginning of the 20th century, in 1901. They brought to life the project of the Polish architect Foma Bogdanovich-Dvorzhetsky, who included in it the main elements inherent in Gothic churches.
Pointed towers and turrets, lancet arches and flying buttresses, soaring spiers, an abundance of colorful stained-glass windows, the unchanging white “rose” in the center of the façade, personifying purity, all this made the religious building recognizable or spectacular. Although there were no deviations from the norms. In order not to embarrass the Orthodox residents of the capital, statues of saints were not installed on the facade, and the church itself was built away from the main streets.
2. City estate Morozov in Podsosensky lane (Moscow)
The main building of the estate was built in the 1870s for Vikula, a representative of the third generation of the famous Morozov merchant family. But the cabinet in the Gothic style was created much later, for his son Alexei. The project was developed by the architect Fyodor Shekhtel, and by 1895 Alexei Morozov was able to enjoy the luxurious environment. An ornate carved staircase leading to the library; vaulted ceilings; arched lancet windows; stained glass windows in fabulous colors; a fireplace topped with chimera heads; walls covered with expensive woods and decorated with works of art - all this is admired even now.
Notable: Even during the Great October Revolution, Alexei Morozov did not leave his mansion, becoming the custodian of a unique collections of works of art, including paintings, porcelain, engravings and ancient icons, painted back in the "Donikon" era time. With the new government, he managed to achieve the status of a museum for his estate, however, during the nationalization of property and real estate, the museum went to the state, and the collection partially migrated to the Tretyakov gallery.
3. Evangelical orphanage or Sergey Andriyaka's watercolor school in Gorokhovsky Lane (Moscow)
Back in 1889, when the number of ethnic Germans in Moscow was very significant, the construction of a shelter for "children of both sexes, of the Evangelical confession", whose families are in distress position. It was designed by the architect Maxim Geppener, and the construction was carried out on donations from wealthy Germans. Since then, the elegant brick building, in which both the Empire style and elements of Gothic architecture are guessed, has been an adornment of the old German Quarter.
For obvious reasons, everything that was connected with Germany was closed during the First World War. The building passed from hand to hand more than once, from one organization to another, until the “Sergey Andriyaka School of Watercolors” was founded in it (1999), with which operates the Museum and Exhibition Complex with a constantly updated exposition, where everyone can get, one has only to purchase an entrance ticket.
4. "Gothic house" on the territory of the Sukhanovo Manor in the city of Vidnoye (Moscow Region)
The Sukhanovo estate, or rather the palace and park ensemble, is famous for its centuries-old history. Therefore, it is not surprising that the complex includes buildings from different periods of history and different architectural trends. Against the backdrop of a large-scale main house built in a classical style, a small building, intended for the residence of the administrator and clergymen with their families, it seems petite and sophisticated. In its forms, refined elements of the Gothic are guessed: lancet arches and window openings, many turrets and a low spire.
Notable: "Gothic house", the name was given to the building, which is very reminiscent of a miniature European palace, was built in the 1820s. The creator of the project of this unique house is considered to be one of the offspring of the Volkonskys. Eminent architects were not invited to build a dwelling for servants and clergy. Fortunately, this building has been preserved almost in its original form, only a few side towers have been destroyed over the long years of its existence. True, his style is considered to be pseudo-Gothic.
5. Church of the Icon of the Vladimir Mother of God in the village of Bykovo (Moscow Region)
In the small village of Bykovo near Moscow, there is an old church, which is one of the most unusual shrines in Russia. Its history began in 1789, when the wife of the Moscow Governor-General Mikhail Izmailov, Maria, a relative of the sovereign himself, died. In her honor, a church was erected, which has no equal (if you look from an architectural point of view), because in Russia at that time temples in the Gothic style were not built. In addition, even in Western Europe, Gothic religious buildings of an oval shape are extremely rare; the structure of this style gravitated towards the Latin cross.
According to Novate.ru, another feature of the Vladimirskaya church is that it consists of two temples. One church is dedicated to the Vladimir Icon of the Mother of God, and the second one is dedicated to the Nativity of Christ. Who was the author of the project, has not yet been found out. Some researchers believe that he could be Vasily Bazhenov (very close to his style), others - Matvey Fedorovich Kazakov.
6. Anglican Church of St. Andrew in Voznesenovsky Lane (Moscow)
The Anglican Church of St. Andrew is rightfully considered one of the most interesting sights in Moscow. The neo-gothic red-brick building topped by four pointed turrets evokes admiration even now, not to mention what resonance was during the construction of the basilica (in the 1870s gg.). The architectural project was developed by Richard Neil Freeman, a famous British architect who masterfully combined two majestic styles - Victorian and Gothic.
At the moment, the Church of St. Andrew is an international Christian Anglican church, which everyone, regardless of nationality, is invited to attend a service conducted exclusively in English language. Organ concerts, various charity events and fairs are also held within the walls of the elegant basilica.
7. Profitable house of the insurance company "Rossiya" on Sretensky Boulevard (Moscow)
Impressive with its architectural forms, scale and technical equipment, the Profitable House of the Rossiya Insurance Company occupies a whole block of Sretensky Boulevard. It consists of two buildings, in the decoration of which several styles are guessed, ranging from eclectic and neo-Renaissance, to gothic and modern. The main architect working on the project was N. M. Proskurnin, who was assisted by the Frenchman A. AND. von Gauguin and V.A. Velichkin.
Profitable houses built in 1902 boast both the most advanced technical equipment and and the fact that the facades of buildings are generously decorated with sculptures, bas-reliefs, gargoyles, chimeras, salamanders and monograms. Also on the main facade of one of the buildings you can see Gothic lancet arches and a tower crowned with a spire-phial.
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8. Mansion of Baron Andreas Knop in Kolpachny Lane (Moscow)
Not far from the Kitai-Gorod metro station, you can see an unusual building, as for the architecture of this part of the city. This mansion was built in 1900. designed by the architect Carl Treiman, who preferred the Tudor Gothic style, which is characterized by asymmetry, the use of brick, the presence of faceted and battlemented towers, more like elements of a fortress architecture.
The first owner of such a spectacular mansion was Baron Ludwig Knoop, a German who supplied yarn and textile equipment from the English company De Jersey & Co. This man played an important role in re-equipping the entire textile industry in Russia. The Great October Revolution made appropriate adjustments, at first the representative office of the Ukrainian SSR was located in the mansion, and then some organizations were replaced by others.
Thanks to the elegant forms of buildings, colorful stained-glass windows, towers and turrets, rushing skyward, Gothic style has been the most refined and recognizable trend in architecture for centuries.
Source: https://novate.ru/blogs/160322/62422/