Palace Semensky-Levitsky

The historic center of the city is amazing abundance of luxurious facilities. Bandinelli Castle and Palace Potocki managed to preserve its former splendor. The list of surviving to the present day and includes estates Palace Semensky-Levitsky.

Placed after the Galician Sejm K. Semensky was built in 1849 by architect F. Bauman. The creation of the Prussian architect differed pomp and ostentatious luxury. Unfortunately, now the past greatness reminds only the location of the main building, stables and outbuildings.

In the original form of the estate has been extensively amended son K. Semensky - Wilhelm. In the second half of the 19th century heir completely renovated palace. Thanks to architect A. Wagner homestead Semensky acquired neo clearance.

Interestingly, the monogram SL, employee hallmark of the palace, was the decoration of the building during the first restoration. Two letters SL - uppercase names are the founders of the estate - Semensky ambassador and his wife - Mrs. Levitsky.

The modern appearance of the palace - is the result of the third reconstruction, which lasted from 1891 to 1894. At this time the manor Semensky-Levitsky acquires the features of the French Baroque. The climax of the third reconstruction became chic wrought-iron gates.

During Soviet rule the palace fell into disrepair. Luxurious estate was turned into academic high school, and then - in high school. It is noteworthy that the current premises of the palace Semensky-Levitsky occupies a special school number 102.

Today is difficult to see the grandeur of the old manor house as a boarding school is closed to the public. But you can always take a picture on the background of buildings or stroll through the palace park.