Palace of Kuskovo

Kuskovo (Russian: Куско́во) was the summer country house and estate of the Sheremetev family. Built in the mid-18th century, it was originally situated several miles to the east of Moscow but now is part of the East District of the city. It was one of the first great summer country estates of the Russian nobility, and one of the few near Moscow still preserved. Today the estate is the home of the Russian State Museum of Ceramics, and the park is a favourite place of recreation for Muscovites.

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Palace of Kuskovo ranks #500 of 7,738 worldwide in the atlas's castle fame ranking, and #24 of the 141 mapped in Russia. Founded 1737, it is older than 19% of the atlas's dated landmarks — one of 525 atlas entries founded in the 18th century. Its Wikipedia articles were opened 12,174 times in the last 60 days, more than 94% of the atlas. 12 more atlas landmarks stand within 25 km. The nearest day-trip guide is Moscow, 12 km away. See how Russia compares in the castle statistics.

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