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Tulchyn Palace

An enormous neoclassical palace built for the Potocki family in the 1780s, standing half restored in a Podillia town.

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Typepalace
WhereVinnytsia
Nearest cityVinnytsia
Best seasonApril to October
Time to allowTwo hours
Getting thereAt Tulchyn, about 80 km south of Vinnytsia
EntryFree; exterior and grounds

Stanislaw Szczesny Potocki built this palace at Tulchyn between 1775 and 1782 on a scale that was extraordinary even by magnate standards: a central block with a colonnade and long curved wings, set behind a court, with a landscape park behind that once covered a large area. It has been a barracks, a school and a hospital in turn, and restoration has been intermittent, so parts stand restored and parts are shells. The composer Leontovych worked in the town.

What you actually see

  • The colonnaded front - the central block and its portico behind the forecourt.
  • The curved wings - long ranges sweeping out on both sides of the court.
  • The park - remnants of the landscape park behind the palace.
  • The scale - one of the largest magnate palaces in the region.

When to go

April to October is the comfortable season. The building is mostly viewed from outside. The park is best in late spring and autumn.

Honest expectations

Much of the palace is derelict and closed; restoration has stopped and restarted for decades. There is no visitor centre and no interpretation. The park is neglected.

Nearby

Vinnytsia is north, and Bratslav is nearby on the Southern Buh.

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Opening times, ticket prices and seasonal closures change - check the official source before you go: official site.

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