Moscow Gostiny Dvor

55°45′13″N 37°37′32″E / 55.75361°N 37.62556°E / 55.75361; 37.62556 The Old Merchant Court (

Kitai-gorod, as the old merchant district is known. It located near the famous Red Square, a few hundred metres away. Formerly accommodating both shops and warehouses, it was constructed of brick in the 1590s and underwent significant modifications from 1638–1641.^[1]

As the Russian capital expanded and the old structure became overcrowded, a new indoor market was completed nearby in 1665.

St. Basil's Cathedral

can be seen in the background.

Osip Bove made some modifications to adapt to the slope in the area and to finish following Quarenghi's original plans in 1830.^[3]

Subsequently, Quarenghi's structure went through many reconstructions. After the Revolution in 1923, the space was subdivided into offices altering the original design significantly.[4] In 1995 a modern glass roof was installed, when the building was being converted into a fashionable exhibition ground. Nowadays, the edifice is used as the setting for fashion shows, business parties, and even Viennese balls. Montserrat Caballé and José Carreras were among those who performed at the New Year parties in Gostiny Dvor.^[5]

During the 1995 renovations, much archeological work was done on the site. A small museum was established to exhibit some of the numerous finds which include the contents of a pantry from a 17th-century merchant home that had been destroyed by fire.^[6] The exhibit hall is open for the public, Monday through Saturday from 11 a.m. until 5 p.m.^[7]

References

^ "Гостиный Двор". Archived from the original on 2013-12-03. Retrieved 2013-03-21.
^ Moscow Encyclopaedia
^ "Гостиный Двор". Archived from the original on 2013-12-03. Retrieved 2013-03-21.
^ "Гостиный Двор". Archived from the original on 2013-12-03. Retrieved 2013-03-21.
^ "Гостиный Двор". Archived from the original on 2012-09-29. Retrieved 2013-03-21.
^ "Гостиный Двор". Archived from the original on 2013-12-03. Retrieved 2013-03-21.
^ "Гостиный Двор". Archived from the original on 2012-03-07. Retrieved 2013-03-21.

External links

Official website

[1] "Гостиный Двор". Archived from the original on 2013-12-03. Retrieved 2013-03-21.

[2] Moscow Encyclopaedia

[3] "Гостиный Двор". Archived from the original on 2013-12-03. Retrieved 2013-03-21.

[4] "Гостиный Двор". Archived from the original on 2013-12-03. Retrieved 2013-03-21.

[5] "Гостиный Двор". Archived from the original on 2012-09-29. Retrieved 2013-03-21.

[6] "Гостиный Двор". Archived from the original on 2013-12-03. Retrieved 2013-03-21.

[7] "Гостиный Двор". Archived from the original on 2012-03-07. Retrieved 2013-03-21.

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