magnificent building created in the era of romanticism, surprises and amazes modern man originality of architectural forms.An interesting style decision, the original plan, the greatest skill, which made the walls and finish the entire inner chambers, delighted several generations of connoisseurs.
Vorontsov Palace in the Crimea - a valuable monument of history and architecture.With its creation, so skillfully used the local landscape, which gives the impression that the building is an extension of nature.
M. Vorontsov - Russian statesman
Mikhail Semenovich was born in 1782 in Russia, but a year later the boy was taken to England, where his father sent an ambassador.The next meeting of the young Count with the Motherland took place through a long eighteen years.Vorontsov loved the "good old" England - the family had close contact with the British public.
Arriving in Russia, the Count tried to resurrect memories of England.Nineteen youth actively involved in social and political life of the country - took part in the Turkish and the wars against Napoleon.Decorated with government awards for courage, bravery scored in the battles of Borodino and Smolensk.At thirty-three, he received the rank of lieutenant-general, led the Russian occupation of Paris housing.In the third thousand eight hundred twenty he was appointed Governor-General of Novorossiysk Territory, and then - the Caucasus.In 1854 he was awarded the title of Field Marshal.
Service in Novorossiysk Territory
when Crimea was annexed to Russia, the tsarist government was generously handing out land famous military officials at various levels, noble lords.But the complete lack of roads, the high cost of maintenance and transportation of serfs here slowed development of the region.MS Vorontsov was a major landowner.In the south of the Crimea Massandra belonged to him, Ai-Danil, Alupka, Gurzuf.Its main estate in Alupka, he decided to turn into a summer residence.
In 1824, he began large-scale construction on his estate and at the same time pave the road from Simferopol to the South shore.According to historians, we worked on the construction of 10,000 soldiers.In 1828 it began the construction of the Grand Palace, which ended ten years later, and finishing work continued until 1846.
arrangement for their Crimean possessions Vorontsov begins to search for foreign architects, gardeners, construction workers of different specialties.
architect Edward Blore
Vorontsov Palace in Alupka, designed by the famous architect at the time of Edward Blore.In his younger years he devoted himself to the study and restoration of ancient monuments.Later, he was invited to the post of the court architect George the Fourth, and then Queen Victoria.He is the author of Westminster Abbey, some elements of the facade of Buckingham Palace, the largest estates in Europe and Australia.
Vorontsov Palace in Alupka
On the west side is the main entrance to the palace.To enter meets a real feudal castle - the monumental round watchtowers, completely blank walls.These visitors see the courtyard outbuildings, long and narrow medieval passage that leads to the main building.Timing high walls, window-slits evoke the feeling of impregnability.The impression is softened thanks to the openwork cast iron bridge on which once were serfs artists to the gallery dining room.
Vorontsov Palace in the Crimea will become bright, air-filled, after you enter the front yard.Before the eyes of all the members of a magnificent landscape on the background of the top of Ai-Petri.
Architecture
Vorontsov Palace in Alupka in the style of the Tudors.This is the English architectural style of the sixteenth century, the transition from the Gothic to the era of luxury - Renaissance.The mountainous terrain, limitless sea - a beautiful landscape that characterizes the Crimea.Vorontsov Palace, or rather, its northern facade, which faces the Ai-Petri, designed in the Gothic style.Flat roofs, towers, spiers reminiscent of a medieval castle.
Vorontsov Palace, the photo you see in this article, is more festive and elegant south facade.Its design uses elements of oriental architecture.It is a deep niche, which is framed by a double arch in the shape of a horseshoe.It is decorated with stucco reliefs.In order to further strengthen the architecture of the eastern portal, on its frieze affixed in Arabic.Vorontsov Palace in the Crimea has a lot of elements of oriental architecture, but with the English treatment.
deserves special attention "Lion Terrace" with a beautiful staircase, which is strictly guarded by six magnificent lions in Carrara marble white color, made by Italian sculptor Giovanni Bonnani.They appeared at the palace in the eighth eighteen hundred and forty year.This event was marked by the completion of the construction of the palace.Today, in a souvenir shop near the palace, you can buy miniature replicas of these animals.
Vorontsov Palace in the Crimea is built of volcanic rock Crimean - diabase, which is very close in composition to basalt.His hereditary erected stone cutters and masons manually using primitive tools.If you come to the Crimea, in your tour schedule have to be Yalta.Vorontsov palace - a true historical and architectural monument, which must see.
Interior design
particularly festive and bright rooms Vorontsov Palace is undoubtedly the "blue room".In the past, it was a home theater.Great white stucco pattern of shoots and flowers completely covering the blue walls and ceiling give the room a unique charm and elegance.Solid oak doors served as a kind of curtain.In 1863 it acted in the famous Russian actor MS Shchepkin.
most spacious room Vorontsov Palace - State Dining Room.It is decorated with carved wood, it has a complex and subtle framing doors, massive frame panels.The huge dining table is designed for 32 people.Chairs made by Russian masters of mahogany on the English model.Exquisitely looks and a sideboard with a tray to cool the wine of mahogany.It was made in England.The decoration is the best parlor decorative fountain.He ably laid majolica tiles and framed diorite.Above the fountain there is a small balcony where the musicians play fortress.Ural masters performed for this room malachite candelabra.
Odessa Vorontsov Palace
In the history of this southern hospitable city, Prince MS Vorontsov takes pride of place.The time of his life by the governor general of Novorossisk edge is called the "golden age" of the city.
harmonious combination of wealth and exquisite taste is the Vorontsov Palace.Odessa is very proud of this remarkable monument of history and architecture.This luxury building is thoroughly planned.Throughout there is an Italian style - in ornament and decoration, the design of the Palace of unique paintings.Once on the spot where the palace was built, there was a Turkish fortress.Construction was completed in 1827, author of the project - the architect FK Boffo.The palace was built in the Empire style, which is massive, pathos and a certain theatricality.During the reign of this architectural trend Vorontsov conquered Odessa.The city began to appear more and more buildings with colonnades, perfectly harmonize with the local landscape.
Vorontsov Palace is the main building, on one side, "gazing" on the boulevard, a large outbuilding, which is attached to the palace, a spacious courtyard that separates the residential part of the house from the stables, stables themselves.
Vorontsov Palace in the years of Soviet power
In March 1917, the palace housed the Odessa Soviet of Workers' Deputies and the headquarters of the Red Guard.In 1936 the building was opened in the luxurious Palace of Pioneers.In the postwar years, it was named after Yasha Gordienko, whose name it bears to this day.
