Unusual mansion, built at the beginning of the XX century in the Art Nouveau style. Its architecture is very unusual for the Ukrainian capital. The facade and interior are decorated with statues and images of animals, fabulous creatures, inhabitants of the underwater world. The mansion was built according to the project of V. Gorodetsky. This master participated in the construction of the Church of St. Nicholas and the Ukrainian National Museum of Art.
Address:
Bankova Street, 10, Kyiv
Phone:
+380 44 255 7333
Comment
03.01.22
MELİH
The outside of the building is great. They did not take it. There was a nice show inside, but the attendant at the door said he needed a special invitation. We came back empty-handed. I don't know any more about the building. There was a small b.. Read more »ut lovely cristmans celebration down the street in front of it. a good resting place. It's a good idea to stop by and have a look at the building.
03.01.22
Ca2003o
This place is really beautiful and has an amazing building. It is a very beautiful place for Christmas and New Year.??✨?
11.11.21
Iryna
Very interesting building architecture and design. Inside is possible to get only on certain hours on Sat, all the rest days the house is closed so you can have just outside view.
17.10.21
Garry
Looks super unusual and breathtaking. Despite of this beauty the area which is surrounds the building is dirty. There are no trash cans at all, steps that are going behind the building are damaged.
03.10.21
James
A very unique archrctectural building. A must see for first visitors to Kyiv.
24.08.21
MAH
Lovely place , old beautiful building. You will be able to see only from outside no entry in a building.
24.06.21
Andreas
Very impressive front. Definitely worth a look, even you can't get in.
11.06.21
Vasiliy
Nice and calm place to walk in downtown. Interesting sculptures on the building. Look out, snipers on top ;) just kidding, may be
11.06.21
Elizabeth
Beautiful building. Architectural project fully made of concrete. One of a kind project that you can see with your own eyes. Stunning building and a nice place for a pictures
12.05.21
ArtWay
The excellent example of Ukrainian Modern (art nouveau). Huge and powerful building.
19.04.21
Lex
beautiful seat of the president of Ukraine
more on my Youtube channel Lex Universe :)
29.01.21
Nico
Good to walk around, unfortunately you can't go in
23.12.20
William
An amazing example of Architectural design at the beginning of the 20th century.
06.11.20
Regan
Crazy piece of Architecture, definitely worth a visit. There is so much going on with this building. You could keep walking round the Building and spot something different on every pass. It’s in a very nice park of town up on a hill about the t.. Read more »own centre.
09.10.20
Sergey
Amazing piece of architecture. If you are on Maydan, must see this house, just minutes away
21.09.20
Cameron
Picturesque place to make photos in Kyiv.
18.08.20
Ankitt
Opposite the President’s Residence on Bankova Street is the pinnacle of Art Nouveau architecture in Kiev.
The House with Chimeras dates to 1901-02 and was designed by the Polish-Ukrainian architect Władysław Horodecki as his personal home.
Ho.. Read more »rodecki was a keen hunter, which explains the many creatures on the facade, both mythical and real, like dolphins, deer, elephants, frogs, rhinoceroses and mermaids.
Today the building is owned by the government and reserved for official receptions.
Access is restricted on the road, and in these tense times you can’t just show up to view the interior.
But if you fill out an online form well in advance there are tours on weekends, where Horodecki’s bizarre decoration includes a chandelier with catfish being strangled by lotus flowers.
30.07.20
Vernon
House with Chimeras is built at the beginning of 20th century by eccentric architect Horodetsky. At the beginning of the Ukrainian independence it was a hospital but now it serves as place for official. Meeting for president
20.07.20
Olena
Must see in Kiev. This building has a remarkable history. Ask your local guide.
29.06.20
ArtWay
The excellent example of Ukrainian Modern (art nouveau). Huge and powerful building.
04.08.19
Zac
Beautiful building with amazing architecture. Didn't get to go inside but recommend stopping by to snag a photo. Very clean area of the city as well.
19.05.19
Alina
Beautiful and very unusual building. It has been previosly open only from one side, but now you can see its beauty from all the corners. The sculptures are amazing!Also you can make beautiful photoes near the entrance door.
03.01.19
theodore
Somedays very difficult to access . Need of passport somedays. Passworf for acess is the word "tourist" Very original . A must for this kind of building.
09.07.16
Petro
A unique building - the main residence of Ukraine known as "The house with chimeras". Access restricted due to the close proximity of the presidential administration.
4.8 / 97
