Governor's Palace
Belarus, Vitebsk, St. Soviet, 18
Description:
The Governor’s Palace in the city of Vitebsk in the Republic of Belarus is an architectural monument of the 18th century and one of the main and famous sights of the city. Built in 1772 on the banks of the Western Dvina, the mansion belonged to the nobility Kudinovich. Then a noble assembly sat in the mansion for some time. Since 1806, the building has been owned by the Governor-General of Belarus.
The Governor’s Palace has three floors and is made in the classic style. The house has seen a lot of events since its construction. In 1812, Bonaparte Napoleon stayed at the Governor’s Palace. He stayed in Vitebsk for two weeks and celebrated his birthday here.
The French emperor turned 43 that year. In 1831, the brother of the Russian Emperor Nicholas I, Prince Konstantin Pavlovich, found his last hour here - he died of cholera.
During the Great Patriotic War, the Palace was partially destroyed, a small reconstruction was carried out. Now the KGB of Vitebsk region is located here. The plans are to build a museum and carry out a large-scale reconstruction of the Palace.