Not far from Yalta , on the Black Sea coast is a beautiful pearl, an architectural monument of the Southern coast of Crimea - Livadia Palace. This area is known for its rich history, and the local amazing nature has always inspired artists and poets, writers and composers. Travelers from all over the world come here to admire the beautiful architecture of the Livadia Palace, take a stroll through the beautiful park surrounding the palace, breathe the clean and healing sea air.
History of Livadia Palace in Crimea
In the distant 1834 Count Potocki bought a small estate, located 3 km from Yalta on the slopes of Mogabi Mountain, and gave it the name of Livadia. According to another version, this area was named so the colonel of the Russian army, who was originally from Greek Livadia.
By 1860 there were about 140 people living here. At that time the estate was purchased by the royal family of Romanovs, and by 1866 a beautiful palace was built here, made in the style of the Italian Renaissance. In addition to the White Tsar, the Small Palace was also built, houses for retinue and employees, two churches. In the tsar's estate a water pipe was laid, a dairy farm, greenhouses and greenhouses were built. By 1870 in the village of Livadia was opened a hospital and an elementary school.
The palace complex was turned into a summer residence of the Russian emperor, and after the October Revolution, several ministries of the Provisional Government settled in the Livadia Palace in the Crimea. During the Civil War, the building was looted. With the advent of Soviet power in the Livadia Palace, located near Yalta, a peasant sanatorium was organized, later converted to a medical climatic combine.
During the occupation of Livadia by German troops, almost all the buildings of the palace complex were destroyed and looted, only the White Palace remained. In early 1945, the fateful Yalta Conference of the three heads of state of the anti-fascist coalition took place here, affecting the whole course of history in post-war Europe. After the war, Livadia Palace was gradually restored, and since 1974 it was opened for excursions.
The current state of the palace
Today, the white-stone building of Livadia Palace is an excellent example of a palace complex with amazing architecture. Each of the facades of the palace looks unique in its own way. The heart of the structure, the beautiful Italian courtyard, is adorned with evergreen plants and wonderful roses. This place is especially popular with tourists: here there were shooting numerous films, known throughout the world and loved by the audience.
The buildings of the Corps of Pages, the Church of the Exaltation of the Holy Cross, the palace of Baron Frederiks, whose luxurious interiors amaze with riches and ornate decorations, are also part of the palace complex.
Livadia Palace and now often elect a place for important political meetings. In its halls a museum is opened, in which objects related to the history of these places are carefully preserved. In the museum you can see the expositions devoted to the stay of the Romanov family here. It is also interesting to visit the halls where the Yalta Conference was held.
Many tourists are interested in how to get to Yalta and Livadia Palace. Despite of any political changes, the Livadia Palace still awaits its guests at the address: Crimea, Yalta, Livadia village. You can get to Yalta by train or bus.
Opening hours of the museum, located in the Livadia Palace: from 10 am to 18 pm. This mode of operation of the Livadia Palace allows all the numerous tourists not only to walk around the halls of the museum and listen to the interesting story of the guide, but also to enjoy rest on the beautiful nature surrounded by centuries-old pine trees and cedars to the sound of the sea.