Shah Palace

Shah Palace — is the whim of the wealthy grain magnates the Brzhozovskys. At the request of a Polish nobleman, architect Feliks Gonsiorovskyi built the palace in 1951-1952. However, the building got this name because of those who lived in it. So, in 1909 the Persian shah — Mohammad Ali settled here, having fled the Iranian Revolution and moved to Odesa.

The palace stands out among the city buildings. Its distinctive architecture and handsome appearance do not go unnoticed by passersby. It is hard to imagine that this is one of the few buildings untouched by the destruction characteristic of World War II. However, after Ukraine gained independence, the palace was for some time on the verge of decline. Its windows were broken, and the facades gradually began to deteriorate. Only after restoration work carried out in 2004 was Shah Palace fully restored.

Photo from the website md-ukraine.com/ru

Interesting facts:

• The palace was built in the style of early English Gothic.
• As a result of numerous redesigns, the original appearance of the interiors has not been preserved.
• There is a legend that there is an underground passage from the palace to the sea, which was used by human traffickers to transport kidnapped slave girls.

Tip:

Refined forms and appealing architecture set Shah Palace apart and make it a truly unique building, against which beautiful and unique photos will come out. There are also other architectural landmarks near the palace (the colonnade of Vorontsov Palace, the Falts-Fein House, the Orange Monument), so it is definitely worth a visit while walking around Odesa.

Entry is forbidden, since the palace premises are rented by a private company.