Vorontsov Palace in Odessa - a palace complex, located on the Promenade, which is one of the main architectural monuments of the city.

Construction of the palace was carried out in 1826 -1828 years, the last construction was completed in 1834. At the site of the palace was once an impregnable fortress Hadjibeyan, and while the new building Odessa land at the extreme northern hill Boulevard became the property of the governor-general of the Novorossiysk Territory VS Vorontsov.

The house was built in the Empire style, its rich guest rooms with abundant gold, elegant moldings, crystal chandeliers and a magnificent parquet striking in its design and magnificence.

Beautiful palace with a belvedere on the sea, immersed in the shade of a magnificent garden for a long time served as the inspiration for creative people and a favorite meeting place of the intelligentsia. During the Crimean War the palace was badly damaged. Anglo-French squadron turned palace in ruins. After the restoration of the palace here has been organized men's gymnasium, and later there was a society of acclimatization of animals. In 1936 the building was given to the needs of the Palace of Pioneers. It was once the headquarters organized by the Red Army. During World War II the palace was shelled again, Orlovsky case and Winter Garden have been completely destroyed, the rest of the building suffered significant damage.

The external appearance of the building has changed only in 2005, and now a group of enthusiasts in favor of a complete restoration of the palace. If you want to plunge into the atmosphere of unhurried southern coast, a walk in the shade of century-old trees along the paths of the park, or enjoy the magnificent sea views from the belvedere - visit the Vorontsov Palace in Odessa, and you will not regret it.