Kachanivka

On the territory of Chernihiv region located palace and park complex Kachanivka. He is the only one in the whole territory of Ukraine, which over time has not changed: to preserve the majestic palace, farm and garden buildings, church, various outbuildings, park (layout has remained in its original form), adjacent to the forest park, a few lakes near bred. It is this primordial atmosphere allows visitors to feel the breath of this complex history. In the 19th century this manor was the heart of art and culture. I have been a guest here many famous artists and writers, including Taras Shevchenko, Gogol and others.

The first information about this wonderful place date back to 1742 year, when Fedor Bulgarian (Nizhyn Greek) sold the farm, which he founded, for 890 rubles FI Kachenovsky - court singer. After a few decades, in 1770, the year on behalf of Catherine II, Kachanivka was bought from their owners. Later, she was transferred to the Governor-General Rumyantsev Transdanubia, then heir to land his son. SP Rumyantsev, who was a diplomat and politician, in 1808 sells Kachanivka GD Pochep, who became managing these areas. Over time, this land was inherited by the son of his wife's first marriage. His name was Gregory S. Tarnowski.

In the period from 1824 to 1898 years in the manor born Kachanovke rules Tarnowski. It Kachanivka blossomed and matured over the years. Manor reached the peak of his popularity and fame, it recognized the cultural and artistic center, attracts intellectuals from across the country. There prevailed an unusual mysterious atmosphere, thanks to which many creative people have developed their creations in these walls. Untouched natural beauty Ukrainian territories and beckoned beckons to the present day, because with those glorious years, almost nothing has changed - either in architecture or in the planning nor in the placement. However, all the pomp and popularity, and as a result - extraordinary charity, a rich lifestyle collection, etc. eventually led the owners of these lands - Tarnowski to ruin. As a consequence, in 1898 Kachanivka bought one of the largest sugar manufacturers that time PI Kharitonenko, who was involved in collecting. And in 1918 the estate was nationalized by the Soviet government, after which the development and prosperity of those Territories to a halt.

1918 - 1935 years - the period of the destruction and looting of this outstanding and beautiful monument, which belongs to the landscape architecture. In this area was published Children's Town name Thieves - a commune for former street children. But from 1935 to 1941 here functioned resort neurological areas for collective workers. A lot of destruction of these areas are the consequences of the attacks on the Nazis priceless vista. After the war, the land Kachanovska manor was used as a sanatorium for tuberculosis patients patients, post here from 1953 po1981 years. Already in 1981 Kachanovke gained the status of the reserve of national importance. February 27, 2001 Ukrainian President Kachanovke reserve was given the status of National.

This famous estate is situated in a huge park, with an area of ​​over 500 hectares, of which about 100 acres that covers an area of ​​lakes. The central avenue of the estate leads straight to the front and the palace courtyard. Previous eye opens a huge palace with a magnificent two-storey circular tower, proudly spread out on the green lawn.

The spacious rooms of the palace are filled with unique museum exhibits, which were collected and kollektsionarovali Tarnowskie. Many of the palace rooms are furnished in the style of the 19th century. There are huge mirrors on the walls, massive tables, emitting comfort of home, as well as elegant veranda that do not leave indifferent the visitors. Nearby are several support structures made in the same style. All breathes comfort and romanticism. Visitors charms amazing luxury of the local architecture, which seemingly is not peculiar to this wilderness. If guests of the estate will bypass the palace on the other hand, their eyes will open an amazing view of the unusual beauty of the lake.

This is the place where it is possible for a long time to rest, enjoying perfect and untouched beauty of the local landscape. Staying here suggests the most pleasant thought, gives a sense of harmony - both external and internal. From the palace, overlooking the lakes, provides wide balconies and terraces. It was during the development and improvement on the estate was established many sculptures.

In a beautiful park located bridges and fountains, which were few in the territory of the famous mansions, some of them destroyed during the attack of enemies. Many buildings that are completely or partially destroyed, is currently being restored or re-built. Now restored and many rooms are luxurious palace, renewed their long-time interior.

In the park you can see the very rare representatives of flora. Now Kachanivka park has about 51 species of trees, among which there are rare instances. This unique and unique palace and park complex was listed in the state register of cultural heritage. Tour and travel value of the area is growing every day, as evidenced by the increasing number of visitors Kachanovska estate.

On the estate is a highly visited gazebo Glinka. It was in this alcove famous composer began writing his bessmerntye works. On the edge of the estate majestically towered St. George's Church, performed in the Empire style. Construction work on its construction lasted from 1816 to 1828.

Visiting this place once, in the heart of the long-term remains a pleasant feeling, a desire to return again and again to enjoy more and more of these landscapes and architecture, and the main thing - you want to feel the harmony and to touch the greatness of the past century.