Castle of Richard the Lionheart, Kyiv
Castle of Richard the Lionheart, Kyiv, Gothic Revival architectural monument in Andriyivsky Descent, Kyiv, Ukraine
The Castle of Richard the Lionheart displays castellated walls, high towers, and spires that reflect medieval knightly castles of the Gothic Revival period.
Built between 1902 and 1904 by industrialist Dmitry Orlov, the building served as a profitable residence during Kyiv's rapid urban development at the start of the 20th century.
The structure received its name in 1967 after an elderly resident nicknamed Richard, despite having no connection to the medieval English monarch.
Located at Andriyivsky Descent 15, the castle offers access to viewpoints overlooking the Kyiv Podol district and Dnieper River through its back entrance.
The castle gained notoriety when residents discovered strange sounds were caused by an egg shell in the flue and broken bottles in walls acting as resonators.
Location: Kyiv
Inception: 1904
Architectural style: Gothic Revival
GPS coordinates: 50.46003,30.51603
Latest update: May 13, 2025 14:20
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