Massandra Palace, Crimea, Ukraine
A hunting lodge built to resemble a French vineyard, this turreted palace was completed by Tsar Alexander III in 1889. The restored palace contains paintings and antique furniture. Thanks to its fanciful architecture, the Massandra Palace attracts travellers in great numbers and makes them believe in the fact that it is one of the fairytale castles that does exist in the real world. Besides, the palace is also famous for its beautiful location, in a remote place, far from the maddening crowd, and is surrounded by beautiful forests and mountains on all sides. It is one of the most amazing tourist attractions of the region.
