Architecture
Ukrainian architecture. Architecture of cities of Ukraine. Magnificent buildings. History of architecture and architectural styles of Ukraine.
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House of Organ and Chamber Music in Dnepropetrovsk
One of the attractions of Dnepropetrovsk is House of Organ and Chamber Music, located in one of the most beautiful buildings in the city, monument of architecture of the XX century, former Bryansk Cathedral, built in 1915. House of Organ and Chamber
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Wall-House in Odessa
Architectural structure with the name of “wall-house” is a unique building. At first glance one can think that this is the most common dwelling house, but from one side it looks entirely different. There is a visual illusion: it seems that
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(Gun) Powder Tower in Lviv
The construction of the Powder Tower, located in Lviv, dates back 1554-1556 years. The tower belongs to the monuments of military and defense architecture that existed during the Renaissance. Powder Tower was of great importance in the fortification of
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Vorontsov Palace in Odessa
Vorontsov Palace, located in Odessa on the Primorsky Boulevard, is the monument of architecture of the early XIX century. It was built on the edge of the seaside hill, on the place of the former Turkish fortress Hadzhibey in 1827 by architect F.K. Baffo
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Passages of Odessa
The word “passage” means “roofed gallery with a number of stores which have access to the parallel streets”. At the beginning of last century there were about a dozen passages in Odessa, nowadays most of them are no longer valid.
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House of weeping widow in Kiev
On the Lutheran street in Kiev there is situated the incredible building - house number 23. This manor was built by E. Bradtman in Art Nouveau style in 1907 due to order of the Poltava merchant Sergei Arshavskiy.On its facade above the windows there are
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Church of St. Peter and Paul in Lviv
Jesuit Church of St. Peter and Paul is located on the Theatre Street and is considered one of the first monuments of Baroque architecture in Lviv.In 1610, the Jesuits (members of the monastic order of the Roman Catholic Church) began its construction. It
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Potemkin Stairs in Odessa
Potemkin Stairs are the famous stairs in Odessa, connecting the center of the city with the port and seaport buildings. They were named in honor of the masterpiece of world cinema, the movie "Battleship Potemkin". In 2007 Potemkin Stairs were recognized
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Lviv High Castle
The Park “High Castle”, located almost in the center of Lviv, rises majestically above the city. From the highest point, at the altitude of 413 meters above sea level, where is the observation point, there is a breathtaking panorama of the
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Mariyinsky Palace in Kiev. Ukraine
Throughout its 250-year history, the Mariyinsky Palace experienced blossoming, landscaping, desolation, reconstruction, forgetfulness and fame. The daughter of Peter I, Empress Elizabeth, who was surprised of the beauty of Kiev, had chosen the place for
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