Discover Gatchinsky District

• The Dacha Capital Museum in Siversky explores different stages in the development of the Siverskaya dacha area.
• Alexander Grigoryevich Demidov bought the estate in Taytsy in 1772; a palace and park ensemble was created there under his ownership.
• In Pushkin’s time, Vyra was a station on the Belarusian Postal Route between St. Petersburg and Russia’s western and southern governorates.
• The Center for History and Culture in Lampovo presents the village’s history through objects, photographs and documents.

The Dacha Capital Museum exhibition looks at the development of the Siverskaya dacha area. This makes it a good starting point if you are interested in the history of the area. The Center for the History and Culture of the village of Lampovo offers another perspective: local history is presented there through objects, photographs and documents.

The history of Taytsy can also be linked to a specific date. Actual State Councillor and factory owner Alexander Grigoryevich Demidov bought the estate in 1772. A palace and park ensemble with a large manor house and park was created under his ownership. In Druzh noselye stands the Church of Saint Stefania, built to a design by painter and architect Alexander Bryullov. Stefania was also buried in Druzh noselye.

The Isaac Schwartz Memorial House Museum is located in a building dating from the late 19th century. It is in the eclectic style and also features elements of the neo-Russian style. Comparing it with the ensemble in Taytsy draws attention to two different architectural scales: a large manor house with a park on the one hand, and a single museum building on the other.

The center in Lampovo has become a destination for weekend visitors and a venue for lectures, workshops and concerts.

The Stationmaster’s House Museum opened on October 15, 1972, in the buildings of a former post station in Vyra. It was the country’s first museum dedicated to a literary character. The place therefore combines a specific museum history with a literary dedication.

Vyra also had a historic role on the postal route: in Pushkin’s time, the Belarusian Postal Route ran through the town, connecting St. Petersburg with Russia’s western and southern governorates. Counting from the capital, Vyra was the third postal station. Travelers rested there and changed horses. These details describe a historic transport connection, not a current route.

To visit the museum and other rooms in the administrative building of the Sivoritsy estate, you should contact the hospital administration. A tour of about two hours can be arranged. Check availability with the administration before you travel. The estate also includes a manor park and hospital grounds; check the current visiting arrangements before planning a visit.

The Center for the History and Culture of the village of Lampovo is located in Lampovo. Contact the center in advance to arrange a visit and check whether visits are currently possible. The Wittgenstein estate in Druzh noselye includes a preserved landscape park. The estate buildings are best viewed from the opposite bank of the pond. This lets you appreciate the park and the buildings as different aspects of the historic ensemble, without implying that access to the buildings is guaranteed.

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What does the Dacha Capital Museum show?

The exhibition tells the story of different stages in the development of the Siverskaya dacha area.

Why is Vyra associated with postal history?

The Belarusian Postal Route ran through Vyra in Pushkin’s time. It was the third postal station from St. Petersburg; travelers rested there and changed horses.

Can you visit the Sivoritsy estate without an appointment?

You should contact the hospital administration to visit the museum and other rooms in the administrative building. A tour of about two hours can be arranged. Confirm availability before you travel.

See the main travel overview: Leningrad Oblast.