Gomel Palace

Gomel Palace is a neoclassical manor house in Gomel, Belarus, standing on a hill above the Sozh River. The two-story building combines stone and marble, carries a central dome and displays Corinthian columns on its facade.

Construction began in 1777 after Field Marshal Pyotr Rumyantsev received the land from Catherine II of Russia. The palace later passed to the Paskevich family, who occupied it until the Revolution of 1917.

The interior rooms display furniture, paintings and decorative objects that once belonged to the Rumyantsev and Paskevich families. These collections offer a glimpse into the daily life of Russian nobility during the 18th and 19th centuries.

Visitors can explore three exhibition levels, including archaeological displays in the basement beneath the clock tower. Most rooms are connected by staircases, and the individual halls follow a marked route.

The facade carries six marble sculptures, each weighing over 1000 kilograms (about 2200 pounds), representing Greek deities and mythological figures. These statues were commissioned specifically for the palace and crafted in Saint Petersburg.

Location: Gomel

Inception: 1796

Architects: Adam Idźkowski

Architectural style: Neoclassical architecture in Russia, Palladian architecture

GPS coordinates: 52.42222,31.01639

Latest update: December 5, 2025 22:29