Attractions of Pokrovske

The ruins of the palace of lieutenant colonel Ivan Kuris in Pokrovske, a companion of Suvorov who became famous during the 2nd Turkish War, are often called "Petrivsky Castle" or "Kuris Castle".

The lieutenant colonel received the Pokrovske estate as a reward for his participation in the Black Sea campaign. He began building the palace in 1810, settling in Pokrovske after his release from the service. The shape of the building resembled a medieval castle, and elements of Gothic and Moorish architecture were used in the design.

In 1892, the descendants of Ivan Kuris reconstructed the palace, inviting the famous Odesa architect Mykola Tolvinsky. The third floor was added, a wide terrace and majestic mirror stairs, new towers, balconies and minarets appeared.

After the Bolshevik coup, the Kuris manor was occupied by an agricultural school, and during the Second World War by the Romanian commandant's office.

After the fire in 1990, the palace was not restored, but the ruins still impress with their grandeur. An English-style park with canals and a pond has also been preserved. Currently, "Kuris Palace" is located on the territory of Tylihul Agrarian Vocational College.

In 2020, the Kuris Palace-Manor was recognized as a monument of cultural heritage of Ukraine.