Palace Abaza
Usually when we hear the word "lock" in our imagination arise expanses of Western Ukraine with its many castles. Some can walk now, they are in good condition, and some were only ruins. But in the Cherkasy region is also a very interesting place that it is necessary to visit. This - Palace Abaza that in Shpola.
History Abaza Palace
This palace was built in the mid 19th century under the watchful eye of the future owner - a prominent politician, Minister of Finance of the Russian Empire Alexander Abaza Aheyevycha. When we come to the main entrance, first of all we see that the facade of the palace made in the style of late classicism. By the way, this is the only palace in Cherkasy, built in this style. The facade can be seen Moldovan different motives. Perhaps this can explain the origin of the family Abaza. At that time the palace was carried sewage, gas heating and water supply.
And there`s also a park near the Palace Abaza. Rumor has it that the official was delighted Uman "Sofiyivka", it ordered the break near his home park. Unfortunately, the greatness of "Sofiyivka" play failed, but cozy park zone still did. Here coexist together local, familiar looking trees and various exotic specimens. For example, at the July quietly growing an iron and pyramidal oak tree.
His palace Alexander Abaza gave as dowry to his daughter Paraskevi, who married the diplomat Urusova.
The beginning of the 20th century culminated in bloody revolutions and uprisings. Not spared the fate of distress and family Abaza. In 1917, his daughter Paraskeva husband fled abroad.
What to see in Palace Abaza
The room was empty not long, it was decided to place him in an orphanage. Nowadays, the palace became a specialized boarding school. Also worthy of attention and arboretum created greatly impressed by "Sofiyivka".
Legend Palace
There is such a legend that when the estate Paraskeva flee with her husband, they kept their valuables in the columns of the building. It is said that in the 1940s the palace came a mysterious guest who mutilated iron columns. Have failed his quest -nevidomo. As it became known later, this mysterious visitor was the grandson of Alexander Abaza. A few years Shpola got some official and the director of the orphanage said that people can come back and ask them to sell the building columns, but in any case do not. So is left even some treasures in the palace - is unknown until today.
Getting to the Abaza Palace in Upper Dar`yivtsi
The city runs trains Lviv - Cherkasy Uman - Cherkassy. When you have to arrive directly Shpola, you will want to drive along the main street to the sugar mill and turn right. The road takes you to the tract "Darivka" where is the palace Abaza.
