The Vorontsov Palace is a historic palace located near the foot of the Crimean Mountains in Alupka. It was constructed between 1828 and 1848 to serve as the summer residence of the Russian Prince Mikhail Semyonovich Vorontsov, a prominent statesman and military leader. The palace's design is a notable example of architectural eclecticism, blending elements of English Tudor style with Moorish Revival influences, a synthesis created by English architect Edward Blore. The palace complex is surrounded by an extensive landscape park, one of the largest on the Crimean southern coast, which was laid out by the German botanist Carolus Keebach. This park features a diverse collection of plants from around the world, organized into Upper and Lower sections with terraces, fountains, and sculptures integrated into the natural terrain. Following the nationalization of imperial and aristocratic estates after the Russian Revolution, the palace was transformed into a museum in 1921. During the 1945 Yalta Conference, the palace served as the residence for the British delegation. Today, the Vorontsov Palace operates as the Alupka Palace and Park Museum-Reserve, housing permanent exhibitions of decorative and applied art, paintings, and historical interiors from the 19th century. It is a significant cultural monument and a major tourist attraction on the Crimean peninsula.