Kshesinskaya mansion
ooh Kuibysheva, 2-4, St. Petersburg, Russia
Description:
The famous Kshesinskaya mansion is located on the city Trinity Square. The architectural landmark dates back to the beginning of the twentieth century, it was created almost simultaneously with the Trinity Bridge.
The building of the mansion, owned by the famous ballerina Matilda Kshesinska, is decorated in the style of northern modernism. Externally, the building does not have rich decor - it is interesting, first of all, for its unusual composition. Today, the mansion houses the Museum of Political History of Russia. The original interiors are partially restored: winter and white gardens, a staircase with a balustrade.
To get to the Kshesinskaya mansion is most convenient by metro, to the Gorkovskaya station. A walk from the subway in this case will take no more than 10 minutes.