Ramon Palace, Neo-gothic palace in Ramon, Russia
Ramon Palace is a neo-gothic estate in Ramon, Russia, distinguished by red brick walls and asymmetrical towers. The facade shows tall chimneys and decorations reminiscent of English castles, while the grounds include a well-kept park and outbuildings.
Princess Eugenia Maximilianovna of Leuchtenberg commissioned architect Christopher Neysler to build this estate in 1883. The family used the grounds as a summer residence for decades, until political changes in the early 20th century fundamentally altered the building's use.
The name Ramon comes from an old fortress that once occupied this land, while the estate became a center for regional agricultural projects in the 19th century. Visitors today see exhibits about the development of local crafts and the connection between the family and the surrounding community.
The museum offers guided tours through the main building and park area, with explanations available in several languages. Visitors should wear sturdy shoes for the park paths and allow enough time to explore both the interior and the large outdoor grounds.
The grounds housed Russia's first steam-powered confectionery factory, which gained international recognition for its sweet production in the 19th century. The factory developed recipes that were later adopted in other parts of the country, making the region a known name in the Russian food industry.
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