Museum of the History of Korsun-Shevchenko battle Palace Lopukhins

Korsun-Shevchenko - one of the oldest cities in Ukraine. Building dates back to 1032 year, the city was established, with the active assistance of Yaroslav the Wise. In the city center on the banks of the river Ros is Lopukhins palace - a monument of architecture, which has its beauty for over three hundred years has attracted aesthetes and romantics all over Ukraine.

Construction of the palace was started in 1782 and lasted elder probed over a hundred years. An interesting fact is that the palace, which is now located almost in the center of Korsun-Shevchenko, created as a summer country residence for Prince Stanislaus Poniatowski. However, after 17 years the owner of the residence was Prince Lopuhin, who immediately took up the reconstruction of the palace were modified gates, completed tower, the whole complex was surrounded by a fence. Initially, the main architectural style of the palace was Neo-Gothic, but later these innovations residence acquired features of Russian romanticism with gothic elements and classicism.

The Palace is one of the most beautiful and rich collection of art objects, paintings and pottery of the time. In general, the palace in the late 19th century was one of the most beautiful and rich palaces of Russia. Fortunately, the whole complex of Korsun-Shevchenko Palace Lopukhins preserved to this day and is now open to visitors since 1945, here is the Museum of History of the Korsun-Shevchenko battle. Nearby there is an interesting exhibition of military equipment, in addition, you will have the opportunity to visit historical and artistic exhibitions.