Architecture
Architecture of Ukraine: buildings, streets, bridges and squares. Articles about styles of architecture in Ukraine. Uniqe architect projects in Ukraine.
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Shopping Center in Kiev
Shopping Center (Guest House) is one of the largest shopping complexes in Kiev, located in the Kontraktova Square. It was built in the classical style by the architect L.Rusk in 1808. The construction lasted several years due to the fire in 1811 that
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Round Square in Poltava
The Round Square is one of the attractions in Poltava. It was founded in 1804. As the urban legend, that has already become a part of the official history of Poltava, says there was a meeting of Peter I to the townspeople after a battle with the Swedes.
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Residence of the Bukovinian Metropolitans in Chernovtsy
Residence of the Metropolitans in Chernovtsy (Chernovtsy State University) is a real pearl of the city. This magnificent palace complex was designed, in 1864—1882, by the Czech architect Josef Hlavka. Famous builders and masons from the Czech
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Mazepa house in Chernigov
The house was built in the late 16th century on the territory of the rampart (ancient Dytynets') by the Chernigov colonel Lyzogub. After his death the house belonged to the hetman and philanthropist Ivan Mazepa. In the early 18th century Mazepa house in
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Vorontsov Palace in the Crimea
Vorontsov Palace is one of the most striking sights of the Crimea. The palace was built in Alupka and designed by renowned British architect Edward Blore, who served at the court of King George 4. The architect became known for his work on the plan of
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Livadia Palace in Crimea
Livadia Palace in Crimea is the creation of the famous architect and gardener Eshlimana Demingera. The palace was built in the 18th century from the Inkerman stone for the Polish landowner L Potocki. Livadia Palace is located not far (3km) from Yalta.
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Hyperboloid water tower in Nikolaev
The remarkable water tower has splendored on the top of the beautiful Spassky Hill (this is one of the highest places in Nikolaev) for more than a hundred years. It has the status of a monument of culture and history. The feature of the tower is its
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Klovsky Palace in Kiev
Klovsky Palace was built in 1756 in baroque style. The palace was originally intended to accommodate members of the royal family during their visit to Kiev-Pechersk Lavra, although it was never used as intended. The royalty preferred to stay in the
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Officers' Assembly in Nikolaev
Officers' Assembly is the current house of fleet officers. It’s located on Artillery Street, 7. The two-storey building was completely built in the XIX century on the orders of Admiral Alexis Greig. He was the chief commander of the Black Sea
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Seaport Buildings in Odessa
The architects of the seaport buildings, the largest and most modern in Ukraine based on the new pier in 1968, were V. Golovin and V. Kremlyakov. The seaport buildings are located under the Primorsky Boulevard from which there go the Potemkin Stairs and
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