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    The aesthetics of pre-revolutionary dachas

    The aesthetics of pre-revolutionary dachas
    Starts from

    Saint Petersburg

    Transportation

    By Car

    Guidance

    Self-Guided

    Activities

    9

    Duration

    8 hrs 50 min

    Length

    42 mi

    Route details

    Starts from

    Saint Petersburg

    Transportation

    By Car

    Guidance

    Self-Guided

    Duration

    8 hrs 50 min

    Length

    42 mi

    • History and Culture
    • Unusual Locations
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    • Take a walk on the shore of the Gulf of Finland.
    • Visit a famous artist's dacha.
    • Find the ruins of the ruined temple.
    A trip for those who want to get acquainted with Russian Art Nouveau and spend a day away from the hustle and bustle of the city. You will walk among the most beautiful country houses of the beginning of the last century, you will touch the atmosphere of creativity in the estate of Ilya Repin, you will visit the park, which used to be the place of the luxurious Marioka estate, and find the ruins of an ancient church.
    This short route will end in a cozy restaurant, which combines home comfort and author's cuisine.

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    A trip for those who want to get acquainted with Russian Art Nouveau and spend a day away from the hustle and bustle of the city. You will walk among the most beautiful country houses of the beginning of the last century, you will touch the atmosphere of creativity in the estate of Ilya Repin, you will visit the park, which used to be the place of the luxurious Marioka estate, and find the ruins of an ancient church.
    This short route will end in a cozy restaurant, which combines home comfort and author's cuisine.
    Helen  Road.Travel

    Helen Road.Travel

    Travel Expert

    • Take a walk on the shore of the Gulf of Finland.
    • Visit a famous artist's dacha.
    • Find the ruins of the ruined temple.

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    9 Activities
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    Day 1

    41 mi0.3 mi

    A day among the old country houses

    Spend a relaxing weekend strolling along the shores of the Gulf of Finland, see the most interesting examples of pre-revolutionary dacha architecture, visit Repin and finish this mini-vacation in a homely restaurant.
    Tserkov' Svyatogo Ravnoapostol'nogo Knyazya Vladimira

    Tserkov' Svyatogo Ravnoapostol'nogo Knyazya Vladimira

    Church
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    Start your trip with a visit to the Church of St. Prince Vladimir, Equal to the Apostles. The beautiful wooden church was built more than a hundred years ago.
    During the Soviet time, the services did not stop, the church went down in history as the only one in the territory of Karelian Isthmus that was active during the Great Patriotic War.
    6.7 mi
    15 min
    Cottage Krivdina

    Cottage Krivdina

    Landmark
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    Sestroretsk is a city with a special atmosphere. The quaint local cottages, built in the Art Nouveau style, are nothing short of spectacular. In the late XIX - early XX century, this area was a thriving resort, where the St. Petersburg nobility vacationed. Today, many of the dachas are abandoned, however, this does not prevent them from looking fascinating.
    One of the most unusual architectural objects - the dacha of Valentina Krivdina. There is very little historical information about the dacha, only the surname of the architect - Morozov is known.
    It is impossible to get inside today, the building is mothballed, but the photos on its background will be very atmospheric!
    0.3 mi
    10 min
    «Загородный дом Ф.Р. Витцеля»

    «Загородный дом Ф.Р. Витцеля»

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    Another interesting building in Sestroretsk is the country house of the chairman of the St. Petersburg thread manufactory F.R. Vitzel, built in the neoclassical style.
    Until 2010 the mansion was a children's camp. Today the building looks unusual: austere neoclassical motifs are juxtaposed with brightly colored Soviet-era scrollboards and graffiti on the walls, which appeared after the camp fell into disrepair.
    7.6 mi
    20 min
    Пляж «Ласковый»

    Пляж «Ласковый»

    Lodging
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    The gentle beach looks beautiful at any time of the year. Sculptures of seagulls, pine trees, views of the bay - there is an atmosphere of serenity.
    0.9 mi
    5 min
    Ресторан Che-Dor (Че-Дор)

    Ресторан Che-Dor (Че-Дор)

    Restaurant
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    Che-Dor is a two-story panoramic restaurant on the shore of the Gulf of Finland. The main menu is Mediterranean cuisine, mostly seafood. There are seasonal offers.
    Located on the first floor, you can watch the inhabitants of a large aquarium and see how your order is prepared in the open kitchen with a wood-burning stove.
    1.1 mi
    5 min
    Музей-усадьба И.Е.Репина "Пенаты"

    Музей-усадьба И.Е.Репина "Пенаты"

    Landmark
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    Repin dubbed his homestead "The Penaeaus" - in honor of the patrons of the home from Roman mythology, whose images adorned the carved wooden gates. The bizarre glass-roofed building was designed by the artist himself. On the first floor are a studio, Repin's study and dining room. On the second floor are bright and spacious living rooms.
    Visiting the museum is possible from Wednesday to Sunday, to get on a tour, you need to sign up in advance by calling +7 (999) 034-45-53.
    From April 16 to September 30: Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday, Sunday: 10:30 - 18:00 October 1 through April 15: Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday: 10:30 a.m. - 5 p.m. Saturday, Sunday: 10:30 a.m. - 6 p.m. Tuesday - museum closed
    14 mi
    25 min
    Park Mar'ina Gora

    Park Mar'ina Gora

    Park
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    More than a century ago here was located Marioka estate - the estate of E. E. Kartavtsev, built for his wife - the writer Maria Krestovskaya. Today only a few stairs leading seemingly to nowhere, ruins of the temple covered with moss and monument to Krestovskaya herself, erected by her loving husband, testify to the former splendor of the estate.
    6.4 mi
    15 min
    Zelenogorskiy Park Kul'tury I Otdykha

    Zelenogorskiy Park Kul'tury I Otdykha

    Park
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    Zelenograd Park of Culture and Recreation is a place where any traveler will find recreation to his/her liking. If the temperature is below zero, you can go skating, in warmer weather - walk along the alleys among the sculptures, or have a look at the contact zoo, it is open from Tuesday to Sunday until 6 pm.
    And if you cross the road and move along Lenin Avenue, first you will find yourself in the public garden on March 8, where there are cute benches and a tree of happiness, then you will pass by the monument to an ant, and on the opposite side of the street you will see the Church of Our Lady of Kazan and the Lutheran Church, built at the beginning of the last century.
    4.9 mi
    15 min
    НАША dacha

    НАША dacha

    Restaurant
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    "Nasha Dacha" is probably the coziest and homeliest Ginza Project restaurant. In the vintage interior you'll find familiar from childhood decor items: floor lamps decorated with fringe, knitted napkins, numerous paintings and photos in a variety of frames.
    The atmosphere of the cottage is reflected in the cuisine: the menu includes homemade delicacies, juicy Chicken Kiev cutlets, smoked meats and pies.
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