In a little historical town Tul’chyn in Podillya region a wonderful Potots’kyi Palace is located. In the beginning of 18th century it was one of the greatest estates in Europe. It used to be the residence of a count, Stanislaw Shens’kyi-Potots’kyi. Everybody was impressed with the luxury of this wonderful palace located on the big square. It was built in the classical style designed by French architect Lacroix. It was a large building of two storeys and outhouses that were connected with rounded galleries. From afar you could see a bright and glittering roof of the palace, which was polished before visitors’ arrival or for ferias. Magnificent balls have token place there. You could hear wonderful music and see masquerade or theatrical performances in its halls. Visitors from far abroad have come there for weeks or even months – it was so fun and cozy there! Potots’kyi has received famous guests of honour in his residence. It was called Royal Versailles. When Polish king Stanislaw-August visited Potots’kyi Residence, he was impressed with its wealth, but at the same time he was disappointed Royal Palace in Poland was inferior to the luxury of the palace in Tul’chyn.
Rich interior of Potots’kyi Residence would impress you! The walls were designed with wonderful canvas of Raphael, Rembrandt, Titian, Rubens and van Dyck as well as family coat of arms and flags, portraits of the Potots’kis. The court was proud of his great collection of coins, canvas and china ware. There was a big library in the palace, where the greatest masterpieces of world classic literature were kept. According to some historical sources the wealth of Potots’kyi was equated with Kaiser’s one. Nobody could explain origin of these treasures. According to one of versions, the palace has underground secret passages, where monk-alchemists made gold for the court. People say, one of the secret passages connected the court’s palace with a Roman Catholic Church located on the hill. This underground road was so wide and spacious that Stanislaw went to this church by his carriage.
Architectural ensemble of the palace was in a harmonious blend with a beautiful Khoroshe Park. It was laid in honour of beautiful Greek woman Sofia, with whom Stanislaw lived in the palace. The Park was buried in verdure – there were Italian poplar and pine, as well as different exotic plants. Numerous cascades, sculptures, fountains, marble stairs and bathing huts created an unforgettable view of the park. It was a favourite place of young ladies to walk. Different holidays and entertainments took place there. On the territory of the park greenhouses were located. Mandarins, lemons and oranges used to grow there, also one could see cages with fabulous birds.
Time passed and nowadays the palace looks another way. Unfortunately, its wealth and luxury are not preserved until our days. But front stairs still remind of previous splendour of Potots’kyi Palace.
Une de ces nombreuses et magnifiques demeures de l’aristocratie polonaise, comme celle de Madame Hanska à Wierzchownia, qui ne doit pas être très loin et qui fit tant rêver Balzac.
Je trouve que ce palais manque un peu de bon goût .. peut-être c’est à cause du balcon? Et aussi des colonnes disproportionnées?
Je me demande aussi si la couleur, dépourvue de toute «patine», est le résultat de restaurations peu respectueuses.
Merci pour votre exposé, qui doit être intéressant.
Mais je ne maîtrise pas la langue de Shakespeare. Je ne dois pas être la seule.
Ce serait bien si les commentaires en langue étrangère, surtout les longs, étaient traduits en français.
un bijou d’architecture dont les travaux de réfection ne permettent pas d’admirer la merveilleuse symétrie. Et la colonnade qui encercle le bâtiment principal.
J’ai visité un certain nombre de ces demeures et j’ai été déçu par les intérieurs qui avaient perdu leur splendeur car ayant été affectés à des écoles, infirmeries et autres activités sociales.
La plupart sont totalement démeublées à la suite des révolutions et des guerres.
Mais peut-être que celui-ci a échappé à cette triste destinée.
JAY
30 janvier 2017 @ 09:10
In a little historical town Tul’chyn in Podillya region a wonderful Potots’kyi Palace is located. In the beginning of 18th century it was one of the greatest estates in Europe. It used to be the residence of a count, Stanislaw Shens’kyi-Potots’kyi. Everybody was impressed with the luxury of this wonderful palace located on the big square. It was built in the classical style designed by French architect Lacroix. It was a large building of two storeys and outhouses that were connected with rounded galleries. From afar you could see a bright and glittering roof of the palace, which was polished before visitors’ arrival or for ferias. Magnificent balls have token place there. You could hear wonderful music and see masquerade or theatrical performances in its halls. Visitors from far abroad have come there for weeks or even months – it was so fun and cozy there! Potots’kyi has received famous guests of honour in his residence. It was called Royal Versailles. When Polish king Stanislaw-August visited Potots’kyi Residence, he was impressed with its wealth, but at the same time he was disappointed Royal Palace in Poland was inferior to the luxury of the palace in Tul’chyn.
Rich interior of Potots’kyi Residence would impress you! The walls were designed with wonderful canvas of Raphael, Rembrandt, Titian, Rubens and van Dyck as well as family coat of arms and flags, portraits of the Potots’kis. The court was proud of his great collection of coins, canvas and china ware. There was a big library in the palace, where the greatest masterpieces of world classic literature were kept. According to some historical sources the wealth of Potots’kyi was equated with Kaiser’s one. Nobody could explain origin of these treasures. According to one of versions, the palace has underground secret passages, where monk-alchemists made gold for the court. People say, one of the secret passages connected the court’s palace with a Roman Catholic Church located on the hill. This underground road was so wide and spacious that Stanislaw went to this church by his carriage.
Architectural ensemble of the palace was in a harmonious blend with a beautiful Khoroshe Park. It was laid in honour of beautiful Greek woman Sofia, with whom Stanislaw lived in the palace. The Park was buried in verdure – there were Italian poplar and pine, as well as different exotic plants. Numerous cascades, sculptures, fountains, marble stairs and bathing huts created an unforgettable view of the park. It was a favourite place of young ladies to walk. Different holidays and entertainments took place there. On the territory of the park greenhouses were located. Mandarins, lemons and oranges used to grow there, also one could see cages with fabulous birds.
Time passed and nowadays the palace looks another way. Unfortunately, its wealth and luxury are not preserved until our days. But front stairs still remind of previous splendour of Potots’kyi Palace.
Claude-Patricia
30 janvier 2017 @ 17:47
Thank you Jay!
Caroline
30 janvier 2017 @ 23:53
Jay,
Merci pour votre commentaire explicatif d’après Uncle Google!
beji
30 janvier 2017 @ 09:48
Il a fière allure avec sa colonnade.
Antoine
30 janvier 2017 @ 10:30
Voir des jardins aussi négligés me chagrine… J’espère qu’ils feront aussi l’objet de restauration une fois achevé celle de la maison.
Antoine
30 janvier 2017 @ 14:13
« achevéE »…
Claude-Patricia
30 janvier 2017 @ 11:03
J’aime beaucoup l’architecture et les couleurs des palais russes.
plume
30 janvier 2017 @ 13:03
ce palais est en cours de rénovation. D’où proviennent les fonds ? Les Potocki ont-ils récupéré leurs biens après la disparition du bloc de l’est ?
Danielle
30 janvier 2017 @ 13:10
Après d’autres travaux de rénovation, ce palais sera beau.
Pascal
30 janvier 2017 @ 13:40
Il semble qu’on ait entretenu ou restauré que le palais sans s’occuper du jardin , ni des annexes …
Cosmo
30 janvier 2017 @ 15:02
Une de ces nombreuses et magnifiques demeures de l’aristocratie polonaise, comme celle de Madame Hanska à Wierzchownia, qui ne doit pas être très loin et qui fit tant rêver Balzac.
Lorenz
30 janvier 2017 @ 18:07
Je trouve que ce palais manque un peu de bon goût .. peut-être c’est à cause du balcon? Et aussi des colonnes disproportionnées?
Je me demande aussi si la couleur, dépourvue de toute «patine», est le résultat de restaurations peu respectueuses.
l'Alsacienne
30 janvier 2017 @ 19:05
Merci pour votre exposé, qui doit être intéressant.
Mais je ne maîtrise pas la langue de Shakespeare. Je ne dois pas être la seule.
Ce serait bien si les commentaires en langue étrangère, surtout les longs, étaient traduits en français.
Robespierre
30 janvier 2017 @ 20:13
un bijou d’architecture dont les travaux de réfection ne permettent pas d’admirer la merveilleuse symétrie. Et la colonnade qui encercle le bâtiment principal.
Trianon
30 janvier 2017 @ 23:22
J’aimerais bien voir l’intérieur
Cosmo
31 janvier 2017 @ 11:02
Trianon,
J’ai visité un certain nombre de ces demeures et j’ai été déçu par les intérieurs qui avaient perdu leur splendeur car ayant été affectés à des écoles, infirmeries et autres activités sociales.
La plupart sont totalement démeublées à la suite des révolutions et des guerres.
Mais peut-être que celui-ci a échappé à cette triste destinée.
Bonne semaine
Cosmo
Trianon
31 janvier 2017 @ 14:58
Mercî Cosmo,pour votre reponse, en effet, c’est decevant !
J’imaginais de superbes parquets, des boiseries, des cheminées , bref…quelque chose d’assez raffiné…:(
JAusten
31 janvier 2017 @ 20:22
l’architecte était français Joseph Lacroix.
Aujourd’hui c’est une école apparemment mais les jardins se visitent.
http://tamtour.com.ua/1181