The Assumption Castle
| The Assumption Castle | |
|---|---|
Успенский замок | |
| General information | |
| Status | Abandonned |
| Type | Castle |
| Location | Uspenskoye, Odintsovsky District, Moscow Oblast |
| Country | Russia |
| Coordinates | 55°42′57″N 37°03′44″E / 55.71595°N 37.06229°E |
| Year(s) built | Mid 19th century |
The Assumption Castle (Russian: Успенский замок) a castle is located 20 km from Moscow along the Rublyovo-Uspenskoye Highway.
The Assumption Castle is the main building of the estate "Uspenskoye," where in 1897 famous artist Isaac Levitan lived and writer Anton Chekhov frequently visited.
The castle is situated on a high cliff on the right bank of the Moskva River, within an ancient park, some oak trees of which are over 200 years old.
In 2022, the Assumption Castle was transferred to private ownership for the first time since its nationalization in 1917 as a result of a public competition won by the management company "Evocorp".
The Assumption Castle is protected as historical and cultural heritage.