Kryčaŭ Palace

Kryčaŭ Palace is a building in Krychaw that combines classical and Russian pseudo-gothic architectural styles. The structure features large windows and symmetrical proportions that reflect 18th-century construction methods.

Grigory Potemkin commissioned architect Ivan Starov to design and build this palace in the late 18th century. The building came into being during a period when such architecture served as a sign of power and taste for Russian nobility.

The palace represents how Russian nobility expressed their tastes through architecture and is now protected as a cultural monument of Belarus. Visitors can observe this blend of classical and pseudo-gothic details directly on the building's exterior.

The palace is located at specific coordinates in Krychaw and can be reached by local transportation. The area has hotels and accommodation options that serve as starting points for a visit.

The building unusually combines two different building styles, showing Potemkin's desire to express both classical elegance and gothic drama. This fusion was unconventional for the period and makes the palace architecturally interesting.

Location: Krychaw

Founders: Grigory Potemkin

Architects: Ivan Starov

Architectural style: classicism, Russian pseudo-gothic

GPS coordinates: 53.68806,31.71253

Latest update: December 11, 2025 18:07