Potocki Palace, Paradise

The Potocki Palace can be visited in the village of Paradise of the Ternopil Region. The palace has a long history and at first was the estate of the Senyavsky family until 1726. Approximately in the 16th century a hunting castle was erected here, which had towers along its perimeter. In this palace there were many famous people.

The palace of the Potocki clan can be visited in the village of Paradise of the Ternopil region.  The palace has a long history  and at first was the estate of the Senyavsky family until 1726. Approximately in the 16th century a hunting castle was erected here, which had towers along its perimeter.

In this palace there were many famous people. Peter I often spent time there, except for this at different times the palace was visited by I. Mazepa and Prince F. Rakoczy. In 1709, it was destroyed by Swedes who came to the village. After the death of Senyavsky in 1726 and until the end of the 18th century, the village becomes the property of the Potocki clan. It was Alexander Potocki who built the square palace-palace on two tiers. Later, around it was built a landscape park, which has long been neglected. In the 19th century the palace was rebuilt, and it acquired the features of classicism.

Until recently, the premises were occupied by a children's sanatorium, but now the building is in an emergency condition.