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Hansky Palace (Honore de Balzac Literary and Memorial Museum)
The Empire-style palace with antique motifs in the decor was built in Verkhivnia in 1800, according to the project of the Italian architect Blerio, by Count Vatslav Hansky, who inherited the Verkhivnia estate from his father Yan Hansky.
The manor with a palace and outbuildings, a large landscaped park and a church-burial church was presented by the count to his young wife Evelina from the Rzhevusky family, who was considered one of the first beauties of Poland. From here, Evelina began a secret correspondence with Honore de Balzac, signing under the pseudonym "Foreigner". Soon their first meeting took place in Switzerland, but only 15 years later, when Evelina's husband died, the writer was able to come to Verkhivnia.
In Balzac's study, which has ...
Last update
2/22/2025
Categories | Palace / manor |
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Date of foundation | 1800 |
Hours of work | 09:00-17:00, days off - Saturday, Sunday |
Address |
Myru Street, 20
Verkhivnia |
Coordinates |
49.802721° N, 29.322596° E
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Phone | +380 4138 95 645, +380 97 945 3298, |
info@balzac-museum.com | |
Official site |
http://balzac-museum.com |
Cost | adults - UAH 30, schoolchildren - UAH 20; excursion - UAH 150 |
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