Sheremetev's hospitable house is the pride of ancient Moscow

Hospital home of Count N.P. Sheremetev – one of the most popular tourist attractions in Moscow. Cozyly located on Bolshaya Sukharevskaya Square, the building immediately attracts attention with its palace style, which has survived to our time almost in its original form.

The architecture of the Hospice House is based on elements of classicism, unique in their beauty. Initially, the landmark project was developed by the Russian architect Nazarov, but the lion's share of the design and construction of the building was carried out by the Italian master Quarenghi, who had previously had a hand in the construction of several stunningly beautiful buildings in Peterhof and St. Petersburg. It was thanks to Quarenghi that the Hospice House gained its monumentality.

The hospice house has a semicircular shape, forming a colossal front yard. In the center of the courtyard, tourists can see the beautiful dome of the Trinity Church, in front of which there is a small portico, elegantly decorated with an unusual-looking Doric colonnade.

Architects decorated the front facade of the house with stylish old stucco. There are also four figures of evangelists, which are framed by texts consisting of Masonic symbols – Count Sheremetiev was considered one of the most famous members of the Russian lodge.

Quarenghi worked hard on the interior of the house – especially for interior decoration, he ordered Ural stone and high-quality marble. Even after many years, we can admire the wonderful staircases and chandeliers, the design of which, together with Quarenghi, was done by the artist D. Scotti, famous for his original approach to fine art.

Experienced guides say that if you carefully study the painting of the Trinity Church, you can find on it a portrait of Praskovya Zhemchugova – the artist captured her image in the form of a cherub.

In the 2000s, the Sheremetev Hospice House, which many now call the Sheremetev Hospital, underwent a major reconstruction. The restorers were able to almost completely restore the murals to their original appearance, as well as restore the iconostasis located in the temple – in this they were helped by photographs preserved from ancient times. Work continued for quite a long time – from 2000 to 2006

Dozens of tourists visit the Hospice House, which immortalized the proud memory of  Count Sheremetev, every day. However, this is not surprising – this unique place really deserves attention!