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Demidov’s Manor in Taitsy

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The manor is located near the Dudergofsky hills and the source of the Vereva River. Manor was built for the Demidov's daughter (who had tuberculosis) in the 70s of the XVIII century. The main compositional and artistic dominant of the Demidov's manor is the master's house built according to the project of the architect I.E. Starov.

Demidov’s Manor photos

Entrance to the Demidov’s manor
The manor house – west facade
The manor house
The manor house
The manor house – north facade
The manor house – front staircase with lions
The manor house – front staircase with lions
Gothic Gate
Gothic Gate
Gothic Gate
Brokeback Bridge
Vereva River

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