The White Livadia Palace is a luxurious residence of the imperial family in Crimea. Find out how to visit, how much it costs and how to get there.
Description and history of the Livadia Palace
The beautiful white palace is known as the residence of the royal family, first of Emperor Alexander II, and then of Nicholas II. In Soviet times, a sanatorium worked in the palace. During the Second World War, it became the venue for the Yalta Conference, then the sanatorium was again equipped in these interiors. And only in 1993 the palace became a museum.
The luxurious palace complex was built in the best traditions of the Italian Renaissance with elements of the Tudor style. According to many, the most attractive place in the palace is the elegant Italian courtyard with a garden of roses.
For visitors in the Livadia Palace, thematic excursions are conducted - "The Romanovs in Livadia" and "The Crimean Conference during the War". Walk through the royal reception rooms and drawing rooms, look into the emperor's study and the classroom of the grand duchesses!
A wonderful decoration of the palace near Yalta is a huge landscape park, which is recognized as a monument of garden and park art. Near the palace buildings, the green area has a regular layout, and at a distance, nature takes on a more natural look. Over 400 species of plants have been planted in Livadia. Real sequoias, columnar yews and Atlas cedars grow here. The highlight of the park is the famous Tsarskaya trail.
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Opening hours of the Lydian Palace
The museum complex is open from 10:00 on any day except Monday. From July to September, tourists are allowed in until 18:30, from April to June and in October - until 18:00, and from November to March - until 16:00.
The Crimean landmark can be viewed at any time of the year, but it is especially good here in late spring, summer and during the velvet season. Official events and receptions are still held in the building today. Before the trip, be sure to check on the official website if the Livadia Palace will be open to tourists!
Prices for tickets and excursions
A visit costs 400 rubles for adults and 250 rubles for students and pensioners. This price includes a guided sightseeing tour.
How to get to the Livadia Palace
The museum is located 4.5 km from the center of Yalta - you can get there by minibuses № 11, 100 and 108. From the final stop "Livadia" to the palace 5 minutes walk.
