Crypt Faltz-Fein

Crypt Faltz-Fein - the final resting place of the great Russian-German dynasty. It is located in the village of Novochernomore Kherson region.

The Shrine was built on the mound near Round Lake in 1897. And being a stone Orthodox chapel-mausoleum. Fence served as a brick wall with 12 facets, and the gate - house keeper, built around the tomb. The first is found eternal rest Baroness Sofia Pfalz-Fein, and in 1908 with her husband slept.

The village belonged to the family of true Russian throne of the Germans in the 19-20 centuries. Came the first representatives of the dynasty by order of Catherine II. They helped to develop breeding, agriculture and trade; built hospitals and schools. Name Pfalz-Fein is remembered today by one of its representatives, has created   Askania Nova .