This building was built in 1856-1858 for the merchant Abaza from Bessarabia. The house was called "the palace of Abaza". The architect executed the design of the building in an eclectic style combined with French baroque. At present it is a monument of history and architecture of national importance. in 1924 in this palace a museum of Western and Oriental art was founded. Enjoy!
The initiator of the contest:
Monday: #foodphotography and #animalphotography
Tuesday: #landscapephotography and #cityscapephotography
Wednesday: #architecturalphotography and #vehiclephotography
Thursday: #macrophotography and #colourfulphotography
Friday: #streetphotography and #portraitphotography
Saturday: #sportsphotography and #smartphonephotography
Sunday: #goldenhourphotography and #longexposurephotography
The picture is made by the Samsung A5 smartphone.