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|  | If you are visiting Yalta don’t miss a travel west to Alupka village one of the most beautiful Crimean resorts. Known as Alupka Palace, this architectural marvel was built between 1828 and 1846 by Mikhail Vorontsov, the Governor- General of Novorossiya.
The Count Vorontsov was brought up in England and the palace was designed to be an imitation of an English mansion. The opposite side shows strong Byzantine influence, both architecturally and its interior decor. |
| | Designed by English architects the building is a bizarre combination of Scottish castle and Arabic fantasy in the setting of an exotic park. Each case of the palace reminds the certain epoch. The whole Palace represents complete art ensemble, being the many-sided and interesting phenomenon in architecture.
It is difficult to find in Crimea a more popular and more beautiful place to visit. The park itself is a real masterpiece of garden art.
The bold, unusual design and original architecture, as well as marble lion sculptures lend it an inimitable character.
The immense park around the palace is one of the finest on the Southern Coast of Crimea. That was my trip in January of 2007
Ukraine-Crimea:
1) Simferopol',
2) Yalta,
3) Livadia,
4) Massandra,
5) Alupka,
6) Nikita,
7) Sevastopol'
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JLBG Fri Sep 25, 2009 21:18 UTC
This is indeed an amazing place and the style is unexpected! Splendid Parks! Wow, Swallow's Nest looks breathtaking! | deecat Sat Oct 20, 2007 19:24 UTC
Terrific travelogues. I just so enjoyed learning about the Alupka Palace, the castle, lighthouse, park, Italian Gardens, and the lovely Italian Marble lions. Great use of "hidden" photos. | ATXtraveler Fri Apr 6, 2007 20:20 UTC
I really love that Black and White picture of the 80's! Best of luck in Egypt, Enshallah! | HORSCHECK Sun Apr 1, 2007 14:22 UTC
Sergey, another interesting page of yours. I think Crimea will be one of my next destinations after my first visit to Ukraine in two month (Kiev, Lviv). Keep up teh good work and have a lovely Sunday ... :-) |
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