Mariinsky Palace (Kiev)

The Mariinsky Palace in the Ukrainian capital Kyiv is the ceremonial residence of the President of Ukraine. Located near the Great Rada of Ukraine. Empress Elizabeth chose the place for the future palace in 1744. The example was the palace that Rastrelli designed for Count Razumovsky. The palace was finally built in 1750-1755 under the leadership of the architect I. Michurin.

The palace is built in the Baroque style, the palace complex is characterized by strict symmetry. The palace consists of the main two-storey complex and side one-storey wings. In front of the palace there is a wide courtyard with fountains and green spaces. The fountains are decorated with paired sculptures.

Throughout its history, the palace has been rebuilt many times. After a fire that occurred in 1819 and destroyed the wooden second floor, a major reconstruction was carried out. The palace was severely damaged during the Great Patriotic War. After that, it was restored in 1945-1949, and also in 1979-1982.

In the interior of the palace, the parquet is striking with its beauty, the interior is also decorated with furniture and chandeliers - ancient and stylized by modern masters, as well as paintings by famous artists. In some halls fragments of wall paintings are preserved.