Kuskovo Estate in Moscow turned 310 years old

Kuskovo Manor is 310 years old. This was announced on Monday, August 4, by Moscow Mayor Sergei Sobyanin in his Telegram channel.

This is one of the oldest and most visited historical sites in the capital — more than a million people come here every year. According to the mayor, Kuskovo is not only a unique architectural and park ensemble of the XVIII century, but also the only Ceramics Museum in the country.

In recent years, the estate has undergone extensive restoration: the park, palace facades, pavilions, obelisk and other monuments have been renovated. Work is currently underway in the Swiss Lodge, the website writes kp.ru .

Since 1919, the estate has been open as a museum, exhibitions, festivals and city events are held here, according to the Moscow City News Agency.

On August 9, festive events will be held at the Kuskovo Estate. Guests are invited to a lecture on lost architectural monuments and rare exhibits, a free tour of the ensemble, as well as an exhibition of unique photographs of the estate taken in 1883, writes Moscow 24.