In Moscow, literally every building can be an architectural or historical monument, and Gostiny Dvor is no exception. At the same time, a visit to the courtyard is difficult to call just a walk through the market or shops.
An excursion into history
The Gostiny Dvor was built in the 18th century, according to the decree and personal order of Catherine the Great. In 1812, the courtyard became one of the victims of the "Kutuzov plan", being burnt during a fire. Fortunately, the building was reconstructed by 1830. The facade of the renovated building was made in the classic style, using mosaic inserts. The strongest impression from the excursion is left by the gallery on the second floor.
In 2000, the yard was reconstructed again. The part of the building that overlooked Varvarka was increased by a couple of floors, and the courtyard inside was covered with a roof. This is how the silhouette of the courtyard was able to acquire the features of modern architecture. As local residents note, the Gostiny Dvor after that became too large for the nearby Kitai-gorod.
What now
Today the yard is one of the most prestigious shopping centers in Russia. Gostiny Dvor - an area of 13,000 square meters, covered with a dome. There are also galleries for 3 tiers, an amphitheater, as well as a system of climatologists and other elements. All this gives the right to call Gostiny Dvor almost the best center in Europe.
In the Gostiny Dvor, every tourist and local resident will be able to find whatever they want. These are cafes, shops, banks and much more. Here, in Gostiny Dvor, fashion shows, concerts, shows and celebrations are held. But the youngest innovation is the construction of a hotel that closes the ring of hotel establishments.
Traditionally, the International Fashion Week is held here, and it is here that you can both look at new collections and, for little money, purchase high-quality items from the collections of past fashion weeks. By the way, every tourist has the opportunity to get a personal discount, so you can bargain.
Shopping is unusual here and it's all about architecture. You can imagine that this is not shopping in Gostiny Dvor, but a walk through a small town in Europe, where there is one main street strewn with small cafes, restaurants and shops.
In Gostiny Dvor you can often meet stars, retro fans, as well as fans of extraordinary design developments. With all this, Gostiny Dvor is located in the very center of Moscow, literally within walking distance from the Kremlin.
Information for tourists: opening hours, address, excursions, how to get there
Address - st. Ilyinka, house 4. To get to the building, you need to take the metro all the way to the station named after Ploshchad Revolyutsii. Then, after reaching the surface, it is enough to walk to Ilyinka through Bogoyavlensky Lane.
In addition, you can go to another station - Kitay-Gorod, and then walk to Ilyinka. Information about the yard with all the details is contained on the official website, where you can also find opening hours, schedule and many other data.
