The Oldenburg Palace: a journey into the era of palaces near the YAR Hotel & SPA
Just a few minutes’ drive from the YAR Hotel & SPA in the Voronezh region lies one of the region’s most unusual and romantic attractions — the Princess Oldenburg Castle in the village of Ramon. This is a place where the history of imperial Russia comes to life, and the neo‑Gothic architecture evokes the distant era of palaces, balls, and aristocratic grandeur.
The history of the palace
The palace was built between 1883 and 1887 by order of Princess Evgenia Maximilianovna Romanovskaya — Princess Oldenburg. The princess acquired the estate in Ramoni in 1878 and transformed the settlement into a thriving place with a developed infrastructure: a sugar factory, a school, a hospital, and a stud farm. The palace became a symbol of her charitable and entrepreneurial activities, and today it is an architectural monument of federal significance.
Architectural features
The castle is built in the Neo‑Gothic style according to the design of the architect Christopher Neysler. The crenellated towers, pointed windows, brick facades, and balcony verandas create the atmosphere of a medieval European castle, which makes the palace one of the most unusual architectural monuments in the region.
What to see
• Palace tours: themed programs “The Oldenburgs and Ramon”, visits to halls, basements, and exhibitions of archival materials.
• Park area: walks through the Upper and Lower parks with historical buildings.
• Photography: atmospheric shots against the backdrop of neo‑Gothic architecture.
Why you should stay at YAR Hotel & SPA
YAR Hotel & SPA is a country SPA hotel designed for those who value comfort, tranquility, and the opportunity to explore the unique places of the Voronezh region without rushing. On the hotel’s premises, guests will find:
- Green SPA salon and a thermal complex with a swimming pool
- two restaurants and a banquet hall
- a horse club and a sports center
- an Orthodox church and a souvenir shop
- conference rooms for business events.
After a day filled with impressions from the excursion to the castle, you will be able to return to the hotel and continue your rest in a premium suburban atmosphere — with SPA treatments, a delicious dinner at the restaurant, and the tranquility of the forested park area.
Live near interesting routes in the Voronezh region and easily visit the unique places in the region, such as the Princess Oldenburg Castle in Ramoni.
