The Slavyansky Hotel, also known as the Blue Palace, is a remarkable building in Cherkasy, Ukraine. Despite its current state of restoration, it still showcases its unique and enchanting architectural features. The main tower, which stands at the corner of Khreshchatyk and Dashkovich streets, gives the impression of a fairy-tale castle, with its pointed spire towering above the surrounding buildings. The arched windows on the second floor add a touch of romance and create a magical atmosphere.
Although it may be challenging to locate the building without the help of locals or previous photographs, the Slavyansky Hotel is unmistakable with its pointed turrets, semicircular balcony, and distinct columns with minarets. Its facade, once painted a pleasant blue color, has been gradually losing its hue due to the ongoing restoration work. Nevertheless, the building remains a true gem and a standout feature of Cherkasy.
It is unfortunate that the hotel is now adorned with a large Alfa Bank sign, concealing its original name. In fact, the city seems to have a general dissonance when it comes to preserving and utilizing its beautiful historical buildings. The former house of Shcherbina is now a registry office, while an extension in the form of a cafe occupies part of the former Public Bank building. It is disappointing to see a bank occupying the magnificent Blue Palace.
Designed by architect Gorodetsky, the Slavyansky Hotel is undoubtedly one of the most beautiful buildings in Cherkasy and even in all of Ukraine. Its historical significance and stunning architecture make it a must-see for tourists. It is a shame that such beauty is not more prevalent in the city, but the ongoing restoration and repair of this architectural masterpiece signify a commitment to preserving its splendor for future generations.
Address:
Khreshchatyk Street, 229/20, Cherkasy
21.01.22
Inna
On the map, this building with pointed turrets, a semicircular balcony and unusual columns with minarets is marked as "Slavyansky", meaning the former hotel "Slavyansky". It is also called the Blue Palace - because of the pleasant.. Read more » color of the facade. But if you start looking for the building without the help of locals and without previously viewed photos, you will not find it. Because there is no “Slavyansky” sign on it, but there is a huge sign of Alfa Bank. And you won’t recognize it by its color - restoration is underway, and the walls are losing their blue color scheme, revealing their original appearance. It seems to be correct, but in blue the palace looked gorgeous. The building is truly unique. The main tower, which forms the corner of Khreshchatyk and Dashkovich streets, makes the building look like a fairy-tale castle. And its sharp spire rises even above the neighboring five-story building. The arched windows on the second floor give the palace romanticism and a fabulous atmosphere. This palace is a true decoration of Cherkassy. It’s a pity that I saw this beauty only in the photo, but in reality in January 2022 I found scaffolding and an intrusive bank sign there. As for me, it is necessary to use beautiful historical buildings either for their intended purpose with the former name, or as museums and exhibition halls. In Cherkassy - complete dissonance, in the former house of Shcherbina - the registry office (it's all right), the floor of the building of the former Public Bank is closed by an extension in the form of a cafe (nonsense!), And a bank moved into the Blue Palace. By the way, I came across photos of a building with a sign of some other bank, that is, as I understand it, the banking sector settled in a historical building for a long time and for a long time. Sadly.
18.12.21
Oleksandr
One of the best decorations of the city. It was designed by architect Gorodetsky.
03.11.21
mary
Just seen from the outside, very good!
13.10.21
Olga
In October 2021 - under reconstruction, and it's cool that such architectural objects are being restored and repaired.
20.07.21
Alex
Undoubtedly, it is the most beautiful building in the city of Cherkasy.
03.06.21
Ольга
Beautiful house, decoration of the city!
26.05.21
Ірина
An impressive building, around which you can walk for a long time and see the wonders of architecture of those times.
19.05.21
andriy
Former hotel Slavyansky, owned by the merchant Skaryna. He's the Blue Palace. V. Gorodetsky's project.
27.03.21
Konstantin
Zest Cherkasy. One of the finest buildings in Ukraine.
20.03.21
Jay
Historical landmark! It is worth noting and seeing live to all tourists. It is a pity that there is not enough such beauty in the city
26.02.21
Олексій
Close up quite shabby
26.09.20
dym
Cool architecture!
05.09.20
Gospodarchuk
A very intimate and beautiful building.
29.05.20
Sergiy
Very beautiful building
15.02.20
Юля
The blue palace is called the historic building of the Slavic Hotel, an incredibly beautiful, neo-gothic, romantic-style building dating from the turn of the nineteenth and twentieth centuries. At night, when the building is illuminated, it really re.. Read more »sembles a palace. Undoubtedly, the most famous business card is Cherkasy.
31.08.19
Armada
Blue Palace (formerly - the hotel of the entrepreneur Skorina "Slavic")
Built at the beginning of the twentieth century according to the project of architect Vladislav Gorodetsky. It is a 2-story brick building, the architecture of which is.. Read more » made using neo-Gothic architecture in a romantic style. Now here is the usual branch of the bank. Actually, once there was a hotel on the second floor, and on the first floor there was a Seiger watch shop and the Constantinople confectionery.
After 1917, the Slavyansky hotel retained its purpose, but had the names Grand and Dnieper.
Also, in this building there was a cafe, a notary office and the like.
Famous Ukrainian and Hungarian writers visited the Dnipro. Among them - Ivan Le, Mikhail Stelmakh, Mate Zalka, Sandor Petofi, Antal Gidash, Frides Karikash ....
In the spring of 1915, when Chaliapin traveled from Kiev to Yekaterinoslav, he stayed in Cherkassy. He lived at the Slavyansky Hotel, and performed at a casino.
10.04.19
Вікторія
Architectural color of the street Khreshchatyk. Recently there was a bank in this building.
26.01.19
ярослав
Interesting architecture. It is nice to stop the view. For Cherkassk, it is rather an exception.
27.04.18
Yuriy
The historic building of the Slavyansky Hotel, also known as the Blue Palace, is an incredibly beautiful neo-Gothic building in the romantic style, erected at the turn of the 19th and 20th centuries. At night, when the building is illuminated, it rea.. Read more »lly resembles a palace. Undoubtedly, the most famous business card is Cherkasy.
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