The Interior of the Manor of Kozel-Poklewski - Guide to the History of Architectural Styles

Hello to all! Recent events affect life all over Europe in one way or another. But we continue to study and share the wonderful architecture of the region. This time I spent a tour inside the monument of architecture in the eclectic style - the Kozell-Poklevski Manor in the village of Krasny Bereg. I talked about the appearance of this luxurious building in a previous post. It's time to take a look at the interiors of the guide to the history of architectural styles. So unofficially called the interior of each of the 36 rooms, which is made in an individual style. I took quite a lot of photos, but I decided to select the most spectacular ones for publication.

Judging by the conversation of the museum conductor, the decoration and decoration of the palace is a collection of centuries-old history of architecture. Apparently Mikhail Gotovsky wanted to collect his own collection of architectural styles in his estate. And with the support of talented architects, he succeeded.

Experts counted about 10 different styles in the estate - Romanesque, Baroque, Rococo, Gothic, Classicism, Mannerism, Oriental motifs. However, the most surprising thing is the presence of the neo-Mauritanian style, which can only be found in one Belarusian estate. Being inside each of the rooms I was covered by mixed feelings of comfort and high cost. It’s hard for me to imagine what the people who constantly lived in these rooms felt. Every detail, every element of the room is a luxury that only very rich people could afford at that time.

The homestead has two floors. One of the most remarkable places is the greenhouse. She is active in every season of the year. Entering there, visitors are greeted by many plants and warm, but pleasant air. Judging by the individual elements, the greenhouse is not only a place where flowers grow, but also a photo zone.

In addition to carefully selected furniture, the rooms have decorative elements in the form of Polish bronzes, rich stucco, ornaments on the walls and a fireplace. Obviously, more than one stove was required to heat such a large estate. Among the decorative elements in each room are French porcelain and English faience. In the 19th century, the Manor kept a large collection of paintings, including works by Aivazovsky, Semiradsky and others.

A high stone staircase leads to the second floor. There are several bedrooms there. Interestingly, each room has a separate style. The owner and wife lived in one of these rooms, and the children lived in the other. There were separate rooms for guests. And the servant lived in the house next to the estate. I also liked the fact that all the beds are made of carob and in different styles.

It's nice to be in a historical place. Each room has been restored to its original condition. All furniture, items and individual items are original. During the time when the building passed into the hands of the communists, the decorative elements and furniture were safely hidden and preserved. However, since the building had been in decline for a long time, many elements were restored anew.

There is one legend about the Kozell-Poklevski estate. During the October Revolution, the owners hurriedly left this place. The owner decided to safely hide some of his gold reserves in the most unusual place - the toilet. Since there was no central sewerage before, the waste of vital activity was sent to a deep pit. Thus, there is a legend that the gold is still in the place that used to be a toilet. True or not, no one will confirm. Rumor has it that the builders restoring the estate tried to look for gold, but whether they found it or not remains a mystery...

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Photo information:
Author: @danny.green
Camera: Nikon D5200
Location: Krasny Bereg, Belarus

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