From the History of Repair Works in the Palace of Bakhchisarai in the Late Eighteenth Century: A Chronicle of Reconstructions and Destructions
Journal: Materials in Archaeology History and Ethnography of Tauria
Year: 2023

This article uses published documents and unpublished archival sources as the background to analyse the works on repair and restoration undertaken in the Palace of Bakhchisarai on the eve and after the visit of Catherine II to the Crimea. The conclusion is that the preparation of the imperial journey became an important incentive for the local authorities to carry out the necessary repair and restoration works in the palace. After the visit, the period of gradual deterioration of the palace infr