Photogallery of Yalta, Ukraine

Undoubtedly, the main historic symbol of Yalta is the fascinating old castle with the romantic name “The Swallow’s Nest”. It was built on top of the bluff rock at the beginning of the 20th century. Originally, the castle belonged to Baron von Stengel. The rich baron wanted his luxurious house to look like German castles. Before the Revolution of 1917, the castle had been in private ownership. After the Revolution, it was nationalized. The castle was damaged significantly by the earthquake in 1927. Then, the historical monument was abandoned. It was restored and recognized as a monument of national significance not so long ago. Another popular historical site is Livadia Palace that was built at the beginning of the 20th century too. In the 19th century, the first royal residence was built at the site of the palace. Consequently, it was rebuilt completely upon the order of Emperor Nickolas II. He was really impressed by luxurious Italian residences. When he returned from Italy, the Russian Emperor wanted to build the one in his homeland. Today, the guests of Yalta can see the same palace as it was like in the period of the reign of Nickolas II. The unique monument in the arabesque style is the Dulber Palace. It was built for Petr Romanov. After the Revolution, the palace was rebuilt into a jail where the representatives of the royal family were detained. It was restored completely not so long ago. There is a beautiful landscape garden around the palace. … Read further