Vorontsov Palace - Alupka Palace. Pictures.
Vorontsov Palace (also known as Alupka Palace) is situated in outskirts of Yalta at a small resort town Alupka. Mikhail Vorontsov was governor of the southern Russia (which included also the Crimean peninsula) in the early 19th century. Moorish elements and northern European styles of Alupka Palace blend seamlessly here to create a stunning villa. The staircase leads all the way to the Black sea and the lions that guard it are carved from imported Italian marble. Palace was built in five different architectural styles (actually different from each side) by British architect Edward Blore between 1828 to 1848. Now it is well kept museum with a small art gallery.
Crimea with a private guide Sergey Sorokin: one-day and many-day tours sightseeing & hiking
Pictures of Vorontsov Palace in Alupka
The Moorish Revival southern facade features elements of Islamic architecture:
One of Lions at the southern facade entrance of Alupka Palace:
Northern facade:
Walls of Vorontsov Palace:
Palms at the southern facade of Alupka Palace:
Internal survey of Vorontsov Palace. Entrance hall and Chinese study
Blue room and Dining room
Pictures © Copyright Sergey Sorokin