Konopko Palace - Mikulyntsi, Ternopil Oblast, Ukraine - Pre-Victorian Historic Homes on Waymarking.com

Konopko Palace

The palace in Mikulyntsi was built in the second half of the 18th century by Ludwika Potocki (1712-1785), the widow of the Grand Crown Hetman Jozef Potocki. Ludwika’s heirs sold the town and palace to Peter Konopko whose son, Jan Konopko, would rebuild the palace from 1820-1830. The major changes were made to the main building of the palace that contained the living quarters and reception areas. Jan bequeathed the town and palace to his nephew Casimir Konopko (1825-1884) who then passed it on to his daughter Josephine (1856-1938). Josephine, who would marry Earl Ray Mieczyslaw, was the last owner of the palace until her death in 1938.

A metal fence has been erected to enclose the palace complex. A piece of the original stone fence from the 19th century can still be seen on the eastern side. A landscaped park surrounds the palace of the western, eastern and southern sides. On the south side the park is terraced down the hill with stairs leading to the old main road below. The north side, the front side of the palace, is a large yard with lawns, flowerbeds, ornamental trees and a walkway. According to the literature of the time, the entrance to the palace was decorated with a large statue of the Archangel Michael (now lost) supported by two cartouches.

The internal layout of the palace has been changed to fit its current use as a hospital. The first floor hall is all that has been preserved. The front façade of the palace is decorated by the figures of four Atlanteans, standing on high pedestals decorated with lion masks that were part of the reconstruction of 1820-1830.

Earliest Recorded Date of Construction: 01/01/1712 Additional Dates of Construction: Originally built in mid-18th century Reconstructed 1820-1830 Converted into hospital after 1938 Architectural Period/Style: Neoclassical Type of Building e.g. Country House, Stately Home, Manor: Palace Interesting Historical Facts or Connections: Mikulyntsi is the oldest known town in the Ternopil Region first mentioned by Rus Prince Volodymyr Monomakh in his “Povchannya” (“Homily”) written in 1096. Main Material of Construction: Brick Private/Public Access: Private Access Rating: Architect (if known): Not listed Landscape Designer (if known): Not listed Listed Building Status (if applicable): Not listed Admission Fee (if applicable): Not Listed Opening Hours (if applicable): Not listed Related Website: Not listed

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