Vorontsovsky Palace is the visiting card of Alupka!

The Vorontsov Palace is a wonderful sight, which is located almost in the center of Alupka, in an old park attracting tourists with its romanticism and greenery. The palace is a unique architectural monument. It was erected in the first half of the XIX century, in the era of Romanticism, but today it still does not cease to amaze guests with the originality and originality of exquisite architectural forms.

The layout of the palace is very original, which is complemented by an interesting stylistic solution for the buildings and interior. The walls and interior decoration absorbed the skill of their creators - hundreds of workers, masons, carvers, carvers and carpenters. The location of the palace is chosen so correctly that it seems as if nature itself erected this structure and it is an integral part of it.

A bit of history

At one time the Vorontsov Palace (Alupka) was the summer residence of MS. Vorontsov, a well-known statesman and governor-general in Russia. He was the son of a Russian ambassador in England, had excellent education and upbringing. In his youth, he took part in the wars against Napoleon, was distinguished for his courage and devotion to the cause. In addition, Vorontsov initiated the development of tobacco growing in southern Russia, promoted the cultivation of grapes, horses, sheep. During the period of rapid economic development of the Crimea, he bought up land here, and over time the Vorontsov family owned land plots not only in Alupka, but also in other parts of the peninsula. To equip his possessions, Vorontsov sought masters of various construction specialties throughout Russia and beyond.

Architecture of the palace

Vorontsov's palace was built according to the project of the architect from England - Edward Blor, who was the court architect of English kings. It is Blor who is the author of the projects of Westminster Abbey and a small part of Buckingham Palace. However, the place where the talent of the architect was printed most clearly is Alupka.

Vorontsov Palace was originally built on a different design, belonging to other architects, Francesco Boffo and Thomas Harrison, but suddenly the construction was stopped, and the development of a further construction plan was commissioned by Blor. The order was completed in one year, and although the architect was never in Alupka, he took into account all the nuances of the terrain and the environment so accurately that it seems as if he himself laid the foundation.

The buildings of the palace are very picturesque, in the direction to the east. The main entrance to the building is located on the west side, and tourists arriving here usually meet a typical feudal castle with round watchtowers, enclosed spaces and blind walls. This building is executed in medieval style, and each following structure on a course to the east represents an embodiment of architectural concepts of the subsequent epoch.

So, closedness is replaced by light and fresh air, which are greeted by the guest in the front yard. The main building is made in the Tudor style, as evidenced by bulbous domes, pinacles, prongs and pommels in the form of flowers.

The entire palace complex consists of five buildings - central, guest, dining, household and library. Each of them differs in style and impression produced. As impressions remain for everyone, we advise you to recover to Alupka and see the Vorontsov Palace with your own eyes!