Tuesday, November 6, 2012

House with Chimeras in Kyiv

House with Chimeras in Kyiv

House with Chimeras on the Banking Street is a brick building in modern style. It got its name because of sculptural decoration that depict mythical creatures. The building is located in front of the Ukrainian Presidential Administration. It was built by architect Vladislav Gorodetsky in 1903. Milanese sculptor Elio Sala made sculptural decoration. House with Chimeras is being used as the residence of the President of Ukraine.

Photo by massimo.

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