MUSEUM OF DECORATIVE ARTS

The former palace of the diplomat Alexander Polovtsev, who for a time was housed in Austrian prisoners and then an administration, was transformed into a museum in 1938. Of the original pieces, there are only twelve, four of which have been restored: The reception room and the small oriental eclectic style lounge deserve to be explored. The architectural ensemble is reminiscent of a mosque, with iwan and interior courtyard, with a reception room with a mihrab which indicates the direction of Mecca. A quote from Umar Khayyâm - "The world is a two-door palace, by one one, one comes out. " - orne one of the doors of the large hall with walls full of painted stucco. Columns of carved wood support an impressive painted wood ceiling as well. Unfortunately, the central fountain was covered with marble some years ago. Just behind, the small lounge where air conditioning was smoked also suffered from the restoration. In the exhibition rooms you will see suzani (embroidered drapes), tioupé (caps embroidered) in the first room, pottery and ceramics in the second, wood sculptures, musical instruments and jewellery dating back to most of the th century. At the end of the day, you will be able to take a look at the souvenir shop that offers beautiful local crafts.