Livadia - Ливадия

Livadia Palace (Russian: Ливадийский дворец) was a summer retreat of the last Russian tsar, Nicholas II, and his family in Livadiya, Crimea.Created by: Romanov Empire - Империя РомановыхDated: 1912
Livadia Palace was a summer retreat of the last Russian tsar, Nicholas II, and his family in Livadiya, Crimea. Formerly granted to Lambros Katsonis and later a possession of the Potocki family, the Livadia estate became a summer residence of the Russian imperial family in the 1860s, when architect Ippolito Monighetti built a large palace, a small palace, and a church there.

The residence was frequented by Alexander II of Russia, while his successor Alexander III used to live (and died) in the smaller palace. It was perhaps disagreeable associations with the latter circumstance that led his son Nicholas to have both palaces demolished and replaced with a larger structure. Around 1909, Nikolay Krasnov, Yalta's most fashionable architect, responsible for the grand ducal residences in Koreiz, was engaged to prepare plans for a new imperial palace. The Tsar's diary indicates that the design was much discussed in the Imperial Family; it was decided that all four façades of the palace should look different.

After 17 months of construction, the new palace was inaugurated on 11 September 1911. In November Grand Duchess Olga Nikolaevna celebrated her 16th birthday at Livadia
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Grand Princesses Olga Nikolayevna (left) and Tatyana Nikolayevna on the yacht "Standart".

Grand Princesses Olga Nikolayevna (left) and Tatyana Nikolayevna on th...

Grand Princesses Olga Nikolayevna (left) and Tatyana Nikolayevna on the yacht "Standart". Великие Княжны Ольга Николаевна (слева) и Татьяна Николаевна на яхте "Штандарт".

Emperor Nicholas II in moments of rest.

Emperor Nicholas II in moments of rest.

Emperor Nicholas II in moments of rest. Государь Император Николай II в минуты отдыха.

His Imperial Majesty the Emperor Nicholas Alexandrovich (Nicholas II) during the rest. Livadia Crimea. 1914 year.

His Imperial Majesty the Emperor Nicholas Alexandrovich (Nicholas II) ...

His Imperial Majesty the Emperor Nicholas Alexandrovich (Nicholas II) during the rest. Livadia Crimea. 1914 year. Его Императорское Величество Государь Император Николай Александрович (Николай II) во время отд... More

Daughters of Emperor Nicholas II Grand Princess Olga, Maria Nikolaevna and Grand Duchess Olga Alexandrovna with relatives.

Daughters of Emperor Nicholas II Grand Princess Olga, Maria Nikolaevna...

Daughters of Emperor Nicholas II Grand Princess Olga (first from right), Maria Nikolaevna (fifth from right) and Grand Duchess Olga Alexandrovna (sister of Nicholas II) with relatives in a relaxed atmosphere. ... More

The daughter of Emperor Nicholas II Grand Princess Maria Nikolaevna on a walk.

The daughter of Emperor Nicholas II Grand Princess Maria Nikolaevna on...

The daughter of Emperor Nicholas II Grand Princess Maria Nikolaevna on a walk. Дочь Императора Николая II Великая Княжна Мария Николаевна на прогулке.

Nicholas II, and his family in Livadiya, Crimea

Nicholas II, and his family in Livadiya, Crimea

Livadia Palace was a summer retreat of the last Russian tsar, Nicholas II, and his family in Livadiya, Crimea. Formerly granted to Lambros Katsonis and later a possession of the Potocki family, the Livadia est... More

Nicholas II, and his family in Livadiya, Crimea

Nicholas II, and his family in Livadiya, Crimea

Livadia Palace was a summer retreat of the last Russian tsar, Nicholas II, and his family in Livadiya, Crimea. Formerly granted to Lambros Katsonis and later a possession of the Potocki family, the Livadia est... More

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