The Dutch house in Kuskovo is a small building of red-brown brick, hidden in the depths of the alleys of the estate of Count Sheremetev. The architecture lacks excessive splendor and artsy style. The house has a solid finish, thanks to which he has retained his impeccable appearance to this day.
Where is
The house is part of the Kuskovo estate and is located in Moscow on the territory of the Veshnyaki district. It is located at: Youth Street, 2.
How to get there
The closest metro stations to the Kuskovo estate are Ryazan Avenue and Novogireevo. They are quite distant from the museum, so then you will have to continue on the bus or on foot.
From the Ryazansky Prospekt station, the trip will take about ten minutes. To do this, take the bus number 133 or 208 and get off at the stop Kuskovo Estate. From the metro station "Novogireevo" you can walk or take a trolleybus 64 or buses 615, 247. From "Vykhino" - take the bus number 409 or 620.
If you need to get to the Kuskovo estate from the metro stations "Schelkovskaya" or "Highway Enthusiasts", you can take a bus 133 or a minibus 157M. The museum is not far from the stop, you can walk on foot. The journey takes one minute.
History
Dutch houses became popular in Russia during the reign of Peter the Great. It was he who introduced this fashion by building a house in St. Petersburg, which was a copy of his housing in Zaandam.
The emperor was fascinated by the architecture of this small but picturesque country and wished to recreate its likeness in Russia.
A royal decree was given, which ordered all houses to "paint in brick in the Dutch manner." The pattern was applied over the plaster.
The Dutch house in Kuskovo was built by Count Pavel Borisovich Sheremetev in 1749, as evidenced by the inscription on the facade. Despite the fact that the building dates back to the mid-eighteenth century, it is a fashion statement introduced by Peter the Great. The house served as an entertainment pavilion for guests and demonstrated the life and culture of the Netherlands.
The building has a complete artistic appearance. Guests at the entrance to the estate saw him the first of the entire ensemble of such buildings. It was considered the main pavilion.
Tea was served here, visitors had the opportunity to eat and relax, interrupting for a while their walk in the beautiful manor park. That is why the kitchen is located on the first floor of the Dutch house. At the top is a hall with a dessert room.
In 1975, the movie "Hello, I am Your Aunt" was shot in the estate of Kuskovo. The house acted as the home of Colonel Chesney. Today there is a museum.
Description
The Dutch house is a red-brown building with a stepped facade. It is made in a simple style and is an exact copy of the buildings of the Dutch cities of the seventeenth and eighteenth centuries. The facade is painted according to the requirements of Peter the Great. The house has two floors. Windows and a stepping tong also correspond to the declared style.
The opposite side of the house looks different than the front facade. Here you can see the colonnade and the balcony, which can be accessed from the main hall.
Near the house are flower beds. They are arranged so that they make up a pattern that can be viewed from a bird's eye view. Today, hyacinths of different varieties and colors are grown on the beds.
The Dutch house is surrounded by a fence, behind which is a garden. Earlier tulips were grown here - a symbol of the Netherlands, there was a small garden. This was done to create an imitation of the street. This entire complex is located on the coast of a small Dutch lake, through which a drawbridge is thrown. This creates the effect of the presence on the streets of the beloved Peter the Great country. During the heyday of the estate, carp were bred in the pond, which swam to feed, responding to the ringing of a bell.
Interior decoration
Entering the Dutch house, guests find themselves in a small canopy. From here you can go to the kitchen, located here on the first floor. This is the largest building in the building. At its end is a hearth of impressive size. Under the rooms in the past was a fireplace mine, which occupied the entire basement. The house had a unique ventilation system, but it has not been preserved to this day.
Climbing the oak stairs, visitors find themselves in a spacious living room.
In the room you can see paintings of the eighteenth century by Dutch and English artists. The same paintings are presented on the stairs leading from the first floor. Despite the fact that the house is furnished in Dutch traditions, in the living room you can see a fireplace with Chinese painting, which was made by German craftsmen. The window of this room offers a picturesque view of the pond.
The dessert room is a narrow room. The first thing that catches your eye is the massive gilded carved supporting part of the table, on which objects of a chic service are placed.
The Dutch house is known worldwide for such outlandish gizmos as a casket and a casket covered in shark skin, which are located in the kitchen. Pewter fully complies with the customs of the Dutch family.
The walls of the kitchen are tiled. Each tile depicts drawings of rural life. The living room walls are decorated with tiles of a darker color with patterns. They are called carpet and brought from Rotterdam. In the Netherlands, for the sake of economy, such tiles were used interspersed, while Sheremetev covered them with all the walls. In total, 10,000 tiles were used, which is considered a luxury.
The interior of the Dutch house in Kuskovo is simple: high-quality furniture, heavy wooden beams and antique parquet. All this brutal frame contains real treasures - magnificent porcelain from around the world, which recalls the decorative purpose of the room.
Despite this, there is a warmth and coziness inherent in an inhabited house. On the mantelpiece there are vases and figurines painted with traditional Dutch blue patterns.
Museum opening hours and excursion costs
You can view the estate of Kuskovo from 10:00 to 20:00. The museum is closed on Mondays and Tuesdays, as well as on the last Wednesday of the month. The cash desk is open until 19:30.
A visit to this beautiful place for the purpose of walking and spending leisure time is quite accessible for both residents of Moscow and guests of the capital. The cost of admission for adults as of 2018 is 100 rubles. For children, students, large families, pensioners and disabled people a discount of 50 percent is provided.
Visiting museums costs from 150 to 250 rubles. You can buy a single ticket for 700 rubles. In this case, the opportunity will be open to visit all museums and exhibitions on the estate.
Reviews
According to people who have visited this historic place, the estate in Kuskovo is an excellent place to relax. In addition to visiting the museum and visiting the monuments of antiquity, here you can ride a boat on a pond and canal, take a walk, feed the squirrel, and in winter ski. On the estate there are cafes and barbecue facilities.
According to reviews, the Dutch house creates an atmosphere of antiquity, plunging into which you can forget about your stay in modern Moscow and mentally travel to another century.
Many people consider this park the best in the capital and the Moscow region and recommend visiting it. It is a great place for photo shoots, but shooting is strictly prohibited. Opposite the main entrance there is free parking.
There are a lot of visitors in the park on weekends. In addition to tourists and vacationers, this place is often visited by newlyweds with their guests. Every third Sunday of the month, everyone is invited to visit the museum for free.
There are no negative reviews about your stay in the Dutch house in Kuskovo. Only such disadvantages as crowded and lack of free parking spaces on weekends are noted.
Recommendations
Tourists are advised to visit the estate with a guided tour, as many interesting historical facts are connected with this place, which can be easily overlooked when walking here alone. It is also recommended to purchase a comprehensive ticket, which makes it possible to visit all the museums of the estate.