Livadia Palace in Crimea. The Romanovs in Livadia or what the Russian Tsar’s palace should be like Livadia Palace year of construction

Address: Russia, Republic of Crimea, Livadia village, st. Baturina, 44a
Start of construction: 1902
Completion of construction: 1916
Builder: Krasnov N.P.
Coordinates: 44°28"04.0"N 34°08"37.0"E
Object of cultural heritage of the Russian Federation

History and description

The history of a luxurious architectural object called the Livadia Palace begins in 1834, when the city of Livadia on the Crimean peninsula became the property of the wealthy Pole Lev Pototsky.

At his direction, a palace was built, which became the embodiment of the project of an architect named Eshliman. A park was laid out around the palace, occupying more than 40 hectares.

Subsequently, the estate became the property of the wife of Emperor Alexander II. According to her decision, work began on the reconstruction of the existing palace and the construction of a new, Small Palace, the project of which was worked on by the architect Monighetti. The new building was intended for the future ruler - Alexander III.

Main facade of the palace

However, both the appearance and the interior design of the Small Palace were not original - in some way it was a copy of the Bakhchisarai Palace, which in those years served as a model for the construction of buildings.

By the beginning of the 20th century, the Great Livadia Palace had fallen into disrepair, and the Small Palace turned out to be unable to satisfy all the demands of the royal family - it really was not distinguished by its respectable size. Therefore, in 1904, its owners decided to completely demolish the Grand Palace and build a new one in its place. Now N.P. Krasnov was in charge of all architectural work. Having developed a design for a palace in the Italian Renaissance style, he presented it with a whole ensemble of various structures. In addition to the building of the Grand Palace itself, parts of this ensemble included the palace - the estate of Baron Frederick, and the retinue building.

Northern façade of the palace

All of them were erected at the same time, and in 1872 the ensemble was supplemented by an Italian courtyard and the palace fortress of the Exaltation of the Holy Cross. The gate that serves as the entrance to the Italian courtyard is an Italian design, and was brought from Verona in 1750. In parallel with the work on the construction of the new Grand Palace, others were carried out related to the construction of the Winter Theater, a power plant, an ice plant, and the complete renovation of the economic and technical base of the royal estate.

The result of the work of the architect Krasnov and the craftsmen led by him was the building of the White Palace with 116 separate rooms, 3 small light courtyards and a large courtyard. All the interior spaces of the palace were decorated with various elements - these were wooden panels, marble fireplaces, stucco decorations, etc. But, despite the scale of the structure, it had only 5 ceremonial rooms:

• Emperor's Cabinet;
• Lobby;
• White Hall (dining room);
• Sofa;
• English billiard room.

Italian courtyard

The small number of state rooms is explained by the fact that the royal family visited Crimea only for the purpose of recreation. The date of completion of construction work on the construction of the Livadia Palace is considered to be September 14, 1911. On the same day it was consecrated.

Decoration of an Italian courtyard

At the turn of the 19th – 20th centuries, a new direction appeared in architecture - it was now becoming fashionable to design residential buildings in an unusual sequence, called by architects “from the inside out”. This means that first of all, the design of the building’s façade was developed, and then its internal layout. Krasnov also obeyed this innovation when working on the project of the White Livadia Palace. Taking into account all the rules of the Renaissance style, the master arranges the compositional center of the complex in the form of a patio - an internal Italian courtyard, and attaches to it many rooms of different sizes.

The Italian courtyard itself is surrounded on all sides by arches, and radial paths made of diorite slabs and laid out in the form of a mosaic converge in its center. For relaxation in the courtyard there are marble benches of fancy shape.

Eastern facade of the palace

But in addition to the patio, the Livadia Palace has another interesting feature - an Arabic courtyard-well. It is a kind of illuminator for rooms that do not have access to the street.

Layout of the 1st floor of the Livadia Palace

The first floor of the Livadia Palace is represented by such premises as:

• Front waiting room;
• White Hall;
• Emperor's front office;
• Billiard room;
• Roosevelt's office-laboratory.

When decorating the Front Waiting Room, the craftsmen used the color “dark walnut” and selected dark drapery fabric to match it. Designed in the Renaissance style, this room is decorated with large ornamental details. For example, on the wooden ceiling you can see rosettes, and on the walls there are protruding cornices, intended for the installation of paintings and exhibitions of handicrafts of the royal children.

An integral part of every room of the Livadia Palace in Crimea are fireplaces. But they are all designed differently.

Southern facade of the palace

Thus, in the Front Waiting Room the fireplace is decorated with dark green marble and lined with bronze. And this combination of materials was not pretentious - it harmonized perfectly with both the dark drapery and the wall panels. In general, the interior of this room is designed in warm colors, and its real decoration is an openwork chandelier made in Italy from Murano glass and brought to the palace by order.

The interior of the White Hall, or dining room, is unique in its kind - none of the premises of the Livadia Palace has similar details. The solemn tone for the entire room is set by four huge columns, decorated with marble capitals of the Corinthian order, and a fireplace made in the Italian style. The ceiling of the White Hall is separated from the walls by an ornamental belt depicting the coats of arms of all major Russian provinces. To illuminate the dining room, electric lamps were placed behind the belt - Krasnov insisted on this. If the room were illuminated by ordinary chandeliers and wall lamps, he would not be able to highlight the reliefs of the ceiling and walls of the room. However, the real decoration of the White Hall in the Livadia Palace was the sculpture of Penelope, installed in a niche on the eastern side of the room.

The emperor's front office is designed in a strict Jacobean style. The doors of the room, the sofa and the mirror in it are trimmed in mahogany with a touch of bronze, and the top of the walls is decorated with golden silk. There is a relief ornament on the ceiling, and it is completed by a chandelier made of such expensive materials as crystal and gilded bronze. Interesting details of the office intended for the emperor were a chair with a music stand, providing comfort while reading, and a white marble fireplace, transported from the old palace. To emphasize the stylistic feature of the imperial office from other rooms, the architect decided to install a fireplace so that its top slab rested on a 4-sided column, the crown of which was a sculptural image of a head.

As for the billiard room of the Livadia Palace, it was decorated in the English style - it was fashionable then. The craftsmen lined the walls of the playroom with carved wood, specifically chestnut. But they worked so hard on the ceiling that it only looks like wood. It is actually made from pressed cardboard and painted with oil paints.

Billiard room. The signing of the final documents of the Crimean Conference took place in this room.

Interior of the premises located on the 2nd floor of the Livadia Palace

The second floor of the Livadia Palace consists of the following rooms:

• Upper cabinet of the emperor;
• The Empress's study;
• Their Majesties' Bedchamber;
• Boudoir of the Empress;
• Small family dining room.

The arrangement of the emperor's office, located on the top floor of the Livadia Palace in Crimea, fully reflected both the style of the Modernist era and the taste of the emperor himself. The interior of this room is made in a discreet gray-green color with the addition of warm shades to the surrounding objects: the fireplace is decorated with dark bronze, and the furniture is upholstered in gray fabric. All the furniture in the office is arranged so that its space is divided into two zones - for work and for relaxation. The seating area was set up in front of a light green diorite fireplace. The “highlight” of the Emperor’s Upper Cabinet is the handmade carpet, donated to the Romanov house by the Shah of Persia.

The Emperor's study

In the interior of the Empress's Study, light wood species predominate - they brighten the room and make it elegant. The fireplace, lined with white tiles, is framed by a frame made of wooden ash bookcase, in the upper part of which there is a mirror mounted. In the Empress's office there is a special desk with a built-in drawing board, because its owner loved to draw.

The bedroom, or the Bedchamber of Their Majesties, is an equally luxurious room in the Livadia Palace. Made in light colors, it is furnished with bleached maple furniture. The walls of the bedchamber are covered with soft cotton fabric with a printed pattern. The marriage bed is represented by 2 adjacent beds under a silk canopy. The green fireplace, framed by whatnot and maple cabinets, serves as both the color accent of this room and its decoration. The Tsar's Bedchamber at one time had a little secret - it was the so-called panic button, by pressing which the security was called.

Front waiting room. During the Crimean Conference, the office of the American President was located in the hall

The Empress's boudoir was intended for family gatherings and was used as a living room. A white grand piano harmonizes perfectly with the light decoration of this room. And it was not by chance that he appeared here, because the mistress of the house was a talented pianist. Gorgeous paintings, original vases, exquisite decorative details - everything showed the good taste of the empress.

Livadia Palace in Crimea is rightfully considered the pearl of architecture of the peninsula. It is not surprising that Stalin, who loved to amaze his guests, chose the residence of the Russian emperors to host the Yalta Conference. Among the many beautiful palaces of the Crimean coast, the Livadia Palace continues to stand out for its exceptional grandeur and luxury, and always remains so, despite reconstructions and restructuring. It is the last palace created in the Russian Empire for the Romanovs.

The palace is located in the village of Livadia, just three kilometers from Yalta.

Operating mode:

The cash desk is open from 10-00 to 16-00.

Closed: Monday, Wednesday.

Address: Yalta, town. Livadia, st. Baturina, 44a

Official Livadia Palace and Park Complex: Livadia-palace.rf

Excursions:

The Livadia Palace Museum provides excursion services for two main exhibitions:

• “Crimean Conference of Heads of Government of the USSR, USA and Great Britain”;
• "The Romanovs in Livadia."

For convenience, you can go directly from the page of this attraction to view offers. Excursions to the Livadia Palace are conducted by both private guides and excursion companies from different localities of the Crimean peninsula. The price depends on the program, transport and experience of the guide. Choose proven excursions; for this purpose, the site has ratings and reviews. The “excursion” will help you make an informed choice.

Prices for tickets and services in 2018:

Main exhibition of the Livadia Palace (sightseeing tour)

• Adult ticket: 400 rub.
• Discount ticket (pensioners, students upon presentation of a document): 250 rub.

Privileges:

The right to free admission is granted to: veterans of the Great Patriotic War; children under 16 years of age, museum employees, members of official delegations and most categories of beneficiaries, such as orphans, Heroes of the Soviet Union and the Russian Federation, and military personnel.

How to get there:

From Simferopol by bus or trolleybus “Simferopol-Yalta” (from the Railway Station) to the Yalta Bus Station stop.

From Sevastopol take the Sevastopol-Yalta bus to the Yalta Bus Station stop.

Getting there from Yalta: from the Yalta Bus Station, take routes No. 11, 100, 108 to the final stop "Livadia". Then walk 5 minutes. on the territory of Livadia Park.

Story:

Livadia Palace is a famous historical and architectural monument of the 19th-20th centuries, located in the urban resort village of Livadia, 3 km away. from Yalta.

The first owner of Livadia, Polish Count Lev Pototsky, decided to build a palace here in 1834. Its concept was implemented according to the design of the architect F.F. Elson. A delightful landscape park was laid out around the palace, under the leadership of the eminent gardener Dellinger. Thus began the history of the most famous architectural masterpiece.

In 1860, the estate was purchased for the Russian Emperor Alexander II and his family. It becomes their summer residence. The wife of Alexander II is planning a grandiose reconstruction, and soon on the site of the palace of L. Pototsky, according to the design of the architect Monighetti, the main Grand Palace, and the Small Palace for the Heir, are already rising. The Grand Palace quickly fell into disrepair, and already at the beginning of the 20th century was in a deplorable state. Small - was not particularly original, because... it was practically a copy of the Bakhchisarai Palace, buildings in the style of which were in fashion in those days. Moreover, with its size, the Small Palace did not satisfy the needs of the imperial family.

In 1904, it was decided to completely demolish the Grand Palace and build a new one in its place - the White Palace. This time the architect was N.P. Krasnov. His project, in the Renaissance style, formed the basis for the construction. A whole harmonious architectural complex emerged, representing a single whole. The work was completed in 1911. The palace had a power plant, three elevators, and a telephone connection.

A few years later, a sanatorium for peasants was opened in the former Imperial Palace. From February 4 to 11, the Yalta Conference of the leaders of the three powers was held here - I.V. Stalin (USSR), F.D. Roosevelt (USA), W. Churchill (Great Britain).

In 1953, a sanatorium was reopened here. Since 1974, the Livadia Palace has been open to visitors. And since 1993, the Livadia Palace has been given the status of a museum.

Description of the palace and what's inside:

Krasnov N.P., who later became a very famous architect, managed to build a palace, the appearance of which embodies the dignity and strength of the Russian Empire.

There is evidence that Nicholas II spent about 4 million rubles in gold on the construction. Seeing the new palace for the first time, the Emperor was moved. However, his family visited here only 4 times, each time reluctantly leaving their new residence.

The central part of the complex is a cozy Italian courtyard. Along its perimeter there are arches behind which you can hide in the shade. The courtyard is equipped with benches, tropical evergreen plants are in perfect harmony with each other. This is an island of authentic Italy in Livadia. Italian tourists who come here feel a truly native atmosphere here. There are several courtyards, and they perform another important task - illumination of the interior of the palace. The palace has a huge number of rooms and premises, but, nevertheless, the interior of each has its own style.

Everyone will be interested in exploring the interior. The palace has many unique fireplaces. Immediately, tourists enter the front door, decorated in dark walnut tones. The White Hall - with majestic columns, a sculpture of Penelope installed in a niche. The Emperor's front office is decorated with mahogany and golden silk. An armchair with a music stand for easy reading, a white fireplace, transported from the old palace. The interior of the billiard room is made of carved chestnut, according to the English fashion of that time.

On the second floor, the Emperor's upper office reflects the style of the Modernist era. Gray-green colors predominate in fabrics and upholstery. The office, donated by the Shah of Persia, is decorated with a carpet.

The Empress's office immerses you in an atmosphere of light. Light wood species are used for decoration, the fireplace is lined with white tiles, and a mirror is built into its upper part. A special drawing table has been installed.

The park area at the Livadia Palace deserves special attention. The rarest subtropical plants that remain green in winter are planted here. The park is carefully maintained year-round. Winding paths carry visitors forward, so that at every turn a new, enchanting picture opens up to their eyes.

From the Livadia Palace the famous Tsar's Path, now called the Solar Path, was laid. Its length is about 6.5 km. It is intended for walking and runs past the sanatoriums to the Swallow's Nest.

Initially, the estate of Count Lev Pototsky was located on the site of the palace. In 1861, the estate and surrounding territory were acquired for Tsar Alexander ΙΙ. Almost immediately it was decided to reconstruct the existing ensemble and equip the house for the needs of the imperial family. The construction work was led by the architect Ippolit Monighetti. They lasted from 1862 to 1866. During this time, about 70 different buildings, a church, houses for the grand dukes, retinue and gardener, a new kitchen and other utility buildings were erected. At the same time, a park was built, the work in which was carried out by the garden master Haeckel. Picturesque gazebos, fountains, vases and sculptures appeared on its territory. The family of Alexander II came to Livadia almost every year, which was even called the summer capital.

After the death of Alexander II, his son Alexander III often visited Livadia, and then Emperor Nicholas II became the owner of the estate. Under him, in 1909, a decision was made to demolish the old palace, which had fallen into disrepair, and to erect a new, larger one in its place. Architect Krasnov gave the white-stone Great Livadia Palace features of Italian Renaissance architecture.

In the spring of 1914, the family of Nicholas II vacationed in Livadia for the last time. The First World War began in the summer of that year, followed by the 1917 revolution.

After the revolution, the estate in Livadia was declared a national property. And in 1925, a peasant sanatorium was opened there. Since 1931, representatives of various segments of the population have had the opportunity to relax here. During the Great Patriotic War, Crimea was occupied, the Small Palace and the health resort buildings were completely destroyed. In May 1944, after the liberation of Crimea from the fascist army, two field hospitals were placed in the Livadia Palace.

At the end of World War II, during the Yalta Conference, the heads of government of the three allied powers of the anti-Hitler coalition came to Crimea: the USSR, the USA and Great Britain. The palace of Nicholas II became the residence of the American delegation, for which 43 rooms were prepared and a bomb shelter was equipped.

After the conference, the Livadia Palace came under the jurisdiction of the NKVD, and State Dacha No. 1 was established there for the country's leaders. In 1953, Livadia again became a health resort.

Museum in the palace

The Livadia Palace opened its doors to visitors in 1974; an exhibition complex operated here at the Livadia trade union sanatorium. On the ground floor, the interiors of the period of the Crimean Conference were fragmentarily recreated. In 1985, the exhibition “Crimean Conference of the Leaders of Three Powers: the USSR, the USA and Great Britain” was created, which is still in use.

On November 1, 1993, the Livadia Palace Museum was officially opened, and on July 16, 1994, a new museum exhibition “The Romanovs in Livadia” began to function in the halls of the second floor.

Currently, two memorial rooms can be seen in the palace: the Franklin Roosevelt office-library and the Winston Churchill memorial office-library.

I think it’s no secret to anyone that the Southern Coast of Crimea - an amazing place in many respects - has attracted everyone at all times, and first of all, of course, the nobility of the Russian state, which has always had the greatest mobility compared to representatives of other segments of the population. And despite the difficult situation of Crimea during the war, the legacy of the aristocracy has been well preserved and still delights the common people with its greatness (and now accessibility). In the case of Crimea, these are palaces that served as summer residences for kings and princes, luxurious palace parks - unique works of landscape art.

One of these pearls is the Livadia Palace - the summer residence of Nicholas II, the last Russian Tsar. The interiors and exterior of the palace are rich and unusual, and the park is a pleasant and beautiful place for leisurely walks. That is why the palace is a popular location among tourists and is truly worth a visit. Personally, what excites me most is walking through the wonderful park. You can wander there endlessly; you want to come there again and again.

In general, the palace is interesting in architectural, landscape, and historical terms. Therefore, when you are lying on the beach with churchkhela and corn in your arms, look into Livadia for the cultural program.

A little history

In the form in which we see it now, it was built in 1911 for Emperor Nicholas II and his family by the architect Krasnov: a white palace made of Inkerman limestone and marble, which were mined near Sevastopol. Until this time, the imperial estate in Livadia consisted of other, smaller buildings. The royal family stayed for long periods in the palace during the warmer months, and internal exhibitions and rooms of family members tell in detail about their Crimean life.

In 1918, the palace was plundered and taken over by German troops. Six months later, the White Guards managed to recapture it, but with significant losses in terms of the interior: without carpets, paintings, vases.

Since 1925, in the main building of the palace and palace buildings there were buildings of a therapeutic and climatic sanatorium for peasants, and then for everyone else. The peasants were shown in which mansions the bourgeois tsars lived, they were told about the prices of certain household items, thereby deliberately evoking hatred of tsarism. Subsequently, many outstanding figures of Soviet art (Gorky and Mayakovsky, for example), engineering, and politics rested in the sanatorium. For those who did not move well, an elevator to the sea was built.

During the Great Patriotic War, Russian troops very quickly gave up the Crimean Peninsula. During the German occupation, the officers of the German invaders were located in the palace. The building was pretty much destroyed by the war, but still survived. In 1944, the German occupiers retreated, planning to blow up the palace, but the operation was miraculously prevented by Russian partisans.

At the end of the war, in February 1945, the famous Yalta UN Conference with the heads of three states: Stalin, Churchill and Roosevelt took place in the palace. One of the palace expositions is dedicated to this event. The American delegation lived in the palace itself. Roosevelt was already old and in a wheelchair, and he was placed in the next room from the meeting room so as not to have to walk far. Three wax rulers sit side by side and smile. And Stalin awkwardly holds the phone, and it seems that it is about to pierce his jacket :).

Then the palace again housed a sanatorium, and there was an exhibition dedicated to the conference. They hid from vacationers that the royal family lived in the palace; tour guides and sanatorium employees were forbidden to raise this topic. They praised only the advice and the wonderful conference.

In addition, scenes from many Soviet cult films were filmed in the park, courtyards and rooms of the palace: “Anna Karenina”, “Gadfly”, “Dog in the Manger”, “Othello” - and probably many others.

And already in 1993, the palace began to function as a museum and remains so to this day. The famous conference hall now hosts other conferences and meetings.

Expositions of the Livadia Palace

Romanovs in Livadia

The entire second and part of the first floor of the palace are dedicated to the life of the royal family in Crimea. Offices, recreation rooms, children's and classrooms, a billiard room, a dining room, a library, as well as Italian and Arab courtyards.

The original decoration and furniture have been preserved in many rooms, some were restored after the war. The “Royal Hunt” exposition is interesting: it presents stuffed animals killed by the Tsar during the hunt, and photographs of the Emperor from these events.

Crimean Conference

This exhibition is dedicated to the famous conference of the three allied powers: the USSR and Great Britain.

Here you can see the table at which the three leaders and their secretaries sat, the personal belongings of the conference participants, a copy of the agreement they signed, the chambers of Roosevelt and his retinue.

Holy Cross House Church

I don’t know if it’s correct to call a church an exhibition, but what else can you call a separate room within a museum? The word branch may also offend someone's religious feelings. But the fact remains that there is a church at the palace.

The Romanov House Church was restored after the collapse of the USSR and is still functioning today. The decoration of the church is quite rich, and it itself is small and cozy. You can look there simply out of curiosity: everyone wonders where the king and his family prayed.

Temporary exhibitions

The palace also exhibits works by Crimean artists and photographers, stone cutters, potters and other craftsmen. You can view the announcements at.

Livadia Park

Livadia Park occupies about 40 hectares. The popular gardener of those times, E. Delinger, began to break it down. Taking into account the mountainous terrain and soil characteristics, he created an excellent example of landscape art. Later, gardeners from various countries took care of the park. Winding paved paths, sculptures, fountains, rare flowers and trees, tennis alleys and green lawns, observation decks with stunning views of the sea and Yalta - all this can be found in Livadia Park. You can walk there for hours, and you will want to come again and again. Previously, the territory available to “free citizens” was larger. Now part of the park on one side has been grabbed by the Livadia sanatorium, and on the other by the FSB for a recreation area. But, nevertheless, the public areas are quite large and pleasant.

Interestingly, in the same park there are monuments to both Nicholas II and the three presidents who met at the conference. Stalin and the last Russian emperor are standing almost opposite each other and looking at each other. This is such a bitter irony, a pun, an oxymoron. Call it what you want.

The famous river, along which the king and his family loved to walk, originates from the park.

It is popular as a cycling route because it is quite flat, without steep descents or ascents. And, of course, the trail is very picturesque.

Opening hours and entrance fees

You can only get to the palace with a guided tour, which lasts a little over an hour. The schedule depends on the season, it is posted on the Cost of visiting - 400 rubles. Discount ticket - 250 rubles. Viewing temporary exhibitions requires an additional fee; prices vary. Entrance to the park and church is free, you are allowed to stay there as long as you like.

How to get to Livadia Palace

By public transport

From Yalta you can get to the palace by minibuses No. 11, 100, 113 to the final stop “Livadia”.

By car

From the center of Yalta to the palace it is only 5 kilometers.

You need to drive along Kirov Street, from there turn onto Volodarsky Street, then along Sechenov Street to Kommunarov Street, along it to the Sevastopol Highway, and from there turn onto Baturin Street, which will lead to the palace.

For lovers of history, architecture and landscape design, a visit to the palace is highly recommended. And it will be useful and interesting for everyone else to take a peek there. After all, this is one of the most iconic and frequently visited attractions of Crimea, which is not without reason. The palace is truly a unique place in its history and atmosphere, which has no analogues in the world. Therefore, when traveling around Crimea, we definitely plan a visit to the royal chambers.

Coming to Yalta or any other resort in the Southern Crimea, every self-respecting tourist strives to visit the world-famous Livadia Palace. It was within its walls in 1945 that the rulers of three states - the Soviet Union, the USA and Great Britain - decided what the post-war map of Europe would be. Diplomatic receptions and summit meetings are still regularly held here. But the splendor of the interior decoration of the former residence of the royal family and the marvelous garden around are available for everyone to explore.

History - from the count's rural house to the palace

The first in the middle of the 19th century. Count Lev Pototsky, a Pole by origin, decided to build a dacha in a picturesque place. He also took the first steps to improve the territory, laying out the now well-known park around it. But after the death of the count, his heirs decide to sell the estate. The buyer is the imperial family of Alexander II, whose wife decides to expand and rebuild the house. The Italian architect Ippolit Monighetti gets down to business. Under his leadership, the so-called The Big Palace is being built, the Small Palace is being built for Tsarevich Alexei. Until 1871, the Ereklik dacha, the Rushchuk Column, the Church of the Exaltation of the Cross, etc. appeared.
But by the beginning of the 20th century, many buildings had become dilapidated and required restoration. Already the family of another tsar - Nicholas II - entrusts the renovation of the residence to the architect N. Krasnov and spares no money for this. In the early autumn of 1911, the Livadia Palace acquired those beautiful outlines that are known to us now.
But the outbreak of the revolution, then the Civil and Great Patriotic Wars caused serious damage. The palace was periodically restored; in Soviet times, sanatoriums operated here. And it was here that Stalin decided to hold a meeting with Roosevelt and Churchill in February of the victorious 45th, since the former royal summer estate was most suitable in architectural grandeur for such a significant event as the Yalta Conference.
After the war, Livadia Yard again became a health resort. And only in 1974 it received the status of a museum.

The beauty of the palace reflected in the stone and landscape

The buildings that people from all over the world come to admire were erected in a light Italian style, but these are not just walls, but an entire palace and park ensemble. It also includes gazebos and fountains.
The vegetation around deserves special mention. L. Pototsky also invited the gardener E. Dellinger, who took part in the layout of the Nikitsky Garden, to transform the surrounding 40 hectares. In Livadia, he combined exotic and local plants so that at every turn of the path a new landscape opened up.
The work was continued by K. Haeckel in 1863. He made the rose gardens more spacious, used a lot of hanging flowers that covered the gazebos, and planted coniferous trees. It turned out that the natural vegetation of Crimea began to harmoniously coexist with the green “guests” from Asia and America.
Today, the palace park delights with slender cypress trees, flower beds and beautiful views through the foliage to the sea beckoning in the distance. More than 400 species of shrubs and trees grow on its territory.
Wandering along the shady alleys, travelers admire the architectural delights and try to recognize them as stills from their favorite films, because film crews have worked here more than once. For example, Jan Fried filmed his “Dog in the Manger” with Terekhova and Boyarsky in the leading roles, and director Vladimir Vainshtok shot some scenes of “The Headless Horseman”.

Location

The white-stone masterpiece of the architects’ creation, which, along with the Vorontsov Palace, is considered the most luxurious building on the Crimean Peninsula, is located on the Black Sea coast in the suburban village of Livadia, 3 km from Yalta. It can be easily reached from the city center by public transport.

Price of excursions in the Livadia Palace of Crimea

400 rub. - adult, 250 rub. - children, students, pensioners (upon presentation of a document)