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The Building of the National Bank of Ukraine

The Building of the National Bank of Ukraine

The building of the National Bank of Ukraine - it is one of the finest buildings of Kiev. This stately mansion combines the features Northern Italian Gothic, early Florentine Renaissance.

Its construction began in 1902. State Commercial Bank of Russia, which was located in another building down the street Instytutska, could not accommodate all employees. Then decided to build a new facility. After much research it placed next to the existing ones.

Participate in the construction of the main financial institution of the city caused by hundreds of companies. The selection was very tough: for each type of work organized competition. Trim and artwork entrusted to the Italian master. Sculptor decorated with stucco building, made in the antique style. Pallas Athena, Hermes and the other gods of the pantheon occupied pride of place in the main hall of the State Bank - operating.

The building was constructed according to the latest trends: it was equipped with electric lighting, steam heating and double ventilation system. Immediately seven fans were included in the work, providing updated air twice an hour. In the cold season the building was warmed radiators, and when it was summer, the air is cooled by means of underground pipes or tank with ice.

In all State Bank of fragrant roses, because the air for ventilation was selected in the flower garden, arranged in the banking court. Alas, now return to the idea of ​​designers life impossible rosary took place garages.

But the important thing is that, despite the war, Kiev managed to preserve its unique architecture, enjoy that and now everyone can passer. Among the architectural masterpieces of the city is worth noting House of Weeping Widow on Lutheran Street, House with Chimeras on Bankova street, house Kowalewski on the street Philip Orlik.

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