Beketov House (House of Scientists) in Kharkov
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Centers of scientific and cultural life of modern Kharkov is the House of Scientists and the former home of Beketov. Alexei Beketov - the famous architect of Kharkov, Honored Artist of the late 19th century. In 1900, his house was designed in the style of neo-Greek classicism, which in 1925 became home to all scientists of the city. Today, the House of scientists - is a favorite meeting place for the creative elite of the city and for travelers - a unique find, which is striking in its architecture and interior design.
In the 60s of the 20th century in the house were held capital restoration work, particularly restored unique art paintings in several halls, updated furniture in the room, gave new life to stained glass windows.
House Beketov is an original architectural monument of the 19th century. The ceiling of the building were painted N. Uvarov, a fireplace decorated with moldings, a dining room painted in the old Russian style and a study of the architect is completely decorated with oak. Around the building it is located a beautiful garden, which is the object of natural reserve fund of the city. The main highlight of the garden - oak, whose age is more than 200 years. This is one of the best places in town.
Entrance to the House Beketov - free, can be reached by subway, get off at "Architect Beketov."
