Friends, not so long ago, I posted about interesting residential buildings located near Liteyny Prospekt in Saint Petersburg. Today, I invite you to return to the history of this area and explore the amazing mansions and grand-ducal residences that have survived to this day.
As before, our walk begins at the "Chernyshyovskaya" metro station, which is on the red line of the St. Petersburg metro. We exit the pavilion, turn right, walk to Furshtatskaya Street, and head towards Tavrichesky Garden. Not far from the entrance to the garden, you will find the mansion of N. V. Spiridonov. Today, the building houses the Birth Registration Palace.
The building at 58 Furshtatskaya Street was constructed between 1895 and 1896. Currently, there are occasional tours held inside, but even if you cannot join one, I’m sure the building’s facade will impress you.
Next, we head to Chaikovsky Street. The first interesting building on this street that I want to show you is the Palace of Grand Duchess Olga Alexandrovna (Baratynski House). The only grand-ducal residence in the Liteyny area is located at 46-48 Chaikovsky Street.
The buildings on this site have been repeatedly remodeled. One of the architects involved was the famous Harald Bosse. The last pre-revolutionary owners of the mansion were Grand Duchess Olga Alexandrovna and her husband. Today, according to online maps, the complex houses the Saint Petersburg Chamber of Commerce and Industry, a center for business and professional education, the Academy of Foreign Trade and Logistics, and other organizations.
The next stop on my route is the Kelkh Mansion. I would call it a true architectural gem of this area. I know many connoisseurs of St. Petersburg architecture dream of visiting here. I was lucky enough to do so a few years ago.
The mansion took its present form in the late 19th century when architects Shene, Chagin, and Schmidt reconstructed the building for its new owner. The mansion is not only remarkable for its richly decorated facade but also for its unusual interiors. The most beautiful room, in my opinion, is the Gothic dining room.
On the opposite side of Chaikovsky Street is the Mansion of P. N. Trubetskoy. The facade of this building is not particularly remarkable, but it is known for its history: not long ago, a real treasure was found here. Items that once belonged to the Naryshkin family were discovered during the mansion’s renovation. These treasures were almost lost during the construction work.
The address of P. N. Trubetskoy's mansion is 29 Chaikovsky Street.
Next, we head to the intersection of Furshtatskaya Street and Liteyny Prospekt. Here stands the Mansion of V. V. Dolgorukova. The building stands out among the others with its bright pink facade. The mansion was constructed in 1844 by architect A. I. Nizovtsev.
Today, the former mansion houses the "Olympia" Palace. The building’s spaces are rented out for events, such as weddings, photo shoots, or even fashion shows.
The final stop on my route is located a bit farther from the other mansions, but I am sure you will find it interesting to visit. The last stop is the Small Marble Palace, located at 3 Gagarinskaya Street. The building is named for the use of Ruskeala marble in its facade decoration.
Unfortunately, I do not know if tours are currently conducted here, but even if you cannot enter, you can visit the nearby building at 3D Gagarinskaya Street, which is called the smallest house in St. Petersburg.
You can find more detailed stories about these and other mansions in my collection.
Have a nice trip!
