Palace of Prince G. Potemkin-Tauride - this is one of the most beautiful buildings in Dnepropetrovsk, which is striking in its architecture and elegance. His Serene Highness Prince Grigory Potemkin-Tauride was a remarkable person, and played a major role in the development of both Russia and Ukraine. He was the founder of cities such as Dnipropetrovsk, Kherson and Nikolayev.

Palace Estate, which the Grand Duke had built for himself in Dnepropetrovsk, one of the first major buildings of this city. Today, it is not known exactly who was the architect who designed this magnificent building, but the authorship is attributed to outstanding architects of the time Ivan Starov. The main building of the complex impresses with its splendor, it included many ceremonial rooms and a huge ballroom. In those days, in the palace of Prince Potemkin gathered the cream of society, but the balls that suits His Serene Highness was legendary - go to such an event dreamed each.

Today, the palace lost some of its former splendor. Last reconstruction of the palace was carried out in 1952. In the same year, this magnificent building was transferred to the Palace of Culture to the needs of their students. Gagarin.

It took years and centuries, and even today the palace bears little resemblance to that wonderful rich complex, but the visit is worth it all the same. And walking through the spacious halls, you can feel the scope and spirit of the time when the palace went to the ladies in long ball gowns, gallant talk about politics Empress Catherine II and Prince Potemkin thunderous voice echoed under the arches of the palace. Palace is located on the square Shevchenko, surrounded by a magnificent park.