Potocki Palace in Tulchin
Tulchinsky PalaceUkraine, Nemyriv
Potocki Palace in Tulchin
Tulchinsky PalaceUkraine, Nemyriv
In written sources, the city was first mentioned in 1607 as the Polish fortress Nestervar in the Bratslav province. In the second half of the 18th century, Tulchin belonged to the Polish magnates Potocki. The palace of Stanislav Felix Pototsky, designed by the French architect Lacroix, has survived to this day. The palace is considered to be the best example of classicism in Ukraine. During the time of Potocki, the palace shone with luxury and splendor: gilding and exquisite stucco, chic furniture, the walls are decorated with paintings by outstanding Raphael and Rembrandt (three paintings from Tulchin are in the Louvre in Paris). The Dutch designer Merckx carefully thought out the interior design of each hall. The…Read completely ↓
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