Alferaki Palace, Cultural heritage building in Taganrog, Russia
Alferaki Palace is a symmetrical Neoclassical building with ornamental details across its exterior and grand columns marking its entrance, located on Frunze Street in Taganrog. The interior functions as a museum displaying artworks and objects spanning the 1800s.
The building was constructed in 1848 by architect Andrei Stackenschneider for wealthy merchant Nikolay Alferaki. After the family's financial collapse in the 1870s, it changed hands and was eventually converted into a public museum.
The palace holds collections that reflect the lives of wealthy merchants and officials from the 1800s, including furnishings, portraits, and personal objects from that era. These items offer visitors a window into the daily routines and commercial activities of Russia's trading class.
The museum is easily accessible from Frunze Street and maintains regular opening times throughout the week. Visitors should plan ahead as hours may vary seasonally, so checking locally before your visit is helpful.
During World War II, occupying German forces removed roughly 340 artworks from the palace collections. This loss permanently altered the museum's holdings and remains a significant chapter in its history.
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