Zakrevsky Palace

Luxurious palace and park complex Zakrevsky dynasty was built in 1838. Elegant two-storey palace was built not only as a family seat, but also as a place for the reception of invited guests. Historic estate in more than one occasion been outstanding poet Taras Shevchenko and write. Within these walls Ukrainian genius started writing the poem "Caucasus" and began writing portraits of hospitable hosts.

There is a version in which Taras Shevchenko even been secretly in love with Anna, the wife of Plato Zakrevskogo. And that he dedicated to her his work, which became known romance - "Yakbi zustrіlisya E znovu ..." In memory of the distinguished guests on the territory of the park complex is a monument.

The palace was built in the Baroque style, perfectly preserved to this day. Its main entrance is decorated with bay windows, a dance hall with five huge arched windows amazes with its spaciousness. Visitors have the opportunity to appreciate the splendor of the preserved interior decoration.

The park covers an area of about 45 hectares. Glade with exotic plants, unsurpassed bright flowerbeds, exuding a subtle floral fragrance will give you great pleasure while walking.

In one of the survivors of the wings you will find the Historical Museum dchesky-boundary . His staff will help you to plunge into an era of great literary evenings and lush festive balls. Hold you to the pyramid-tomb of an ancient family, show documents and photos of the family Zakrevskogo books, furniture, dishes, which were then in the home.

To get to the old name, you can bus, choose a destination with. Birch Rudka. Transport runs from Poltava. Or journeying by car, following the route Poltava-Kyiv.