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ARCHITECTURAL LANDMARKS |
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The National Opera Theatre of Ukraine |
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one of the most handsome architectural designs located in the downtown area of Kiev. At the theatre façade, you can see stone griffins holding a golden lyre, which contributes to the beauty and sophistication of the structure. This Neo-Renaissance building is painstakingly built to suit the discerning eye of locals and tourists. Everywhere you look the theatre is filled with bronze, decoration and lights of crystal chandelier that adds more grandeur of the building. |
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The Vorontsov’s Palace (Alupka) |
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at the foot of Crimean Mountains, a stunning and magnificent architectural landmark was built—The Vorontsov’s Palace. Bartolomeo Francesco Rastrelli was the person behind this wonderful structure. It was built in 1749-1757 in honor for Count Michael Vorontsov, a Russian Empire chancellor at the end of Elizabeth Petrovna’s supremacy. Its English style of design that incorporates the elements of early English architecture with flair of latest architecture blend harmoniously, thus resulting in a spectacular landmark. |
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Palace of Wedding (Kharkiv) |
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formerly known as the Yuzefovych mansion that is located in Sumska Street. Palace of Wedding echoes sheer beauty and royalty of opulent living. The environs of the palace is totally mind-blowing due to its scenic landscapes and amazing panorama. |
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The Monument to Mitskevich, Lviv |
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another terrific landmark that famed Lviv. It is one of the most popular sights that tourists frequented. The Monument to Mitskevich, Lviv keeps attracting travelers because of its splendid design and formation. |
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Navy’s Museum (Sevastopol) |
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it houses various statues of well-known Navy personalities of the country and other historical artifacts, which relates to Ukrainian and Russian Navy. |
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