Livadia Palace is the pearl of the South Coast of Crimea. A place that inspires poets, artists, composers. A place that attracts travelers. At different times, the palace was repeatedly visited by prominent politicians and artists of different countries. A place whose fate has embraced the turning points of history.
Livadia Palace is the last building erected in the Russian Empire for the Romanov family. Surrounded by a marvelous park, terraced down the slopes of Mogabi Hill to the sea. Created by the talent of architect N. P. Krasnov in the first decade of the last century, the palace still attracts travelers from different parts of the world.
Having visited his new palace for the first time, Nicholas ΙΙΙ on behalf of his family characterized the architect’s work in the following way: «We cannot find words to express our joy and pleasure to have such a house built exactly as we wanted. 
Architect Krasnov is an amazing young man». For the construction of the palace Nikolai Petrovich Krasnov was awarded the title of Architect of the Highest Court, and in 1913 he was elected an academician of the St. Petersburg Academy of Arts.
American President F. Roosevelt, who visited Livadia in 1945, was so enchanted by the palace that he mentioned his desire to live here after the expiration of his presidential term.
The palace, built in the style of the Italian Renaissance by the hard work of talented and skillful builders, is rightly considered the most picturesque structure in the vicinity of Yalta. Each of the facades of the palace has its own unique look. The heart of the palace is a picturesque Italian courtyard with roses and evergreens planted in it. 
The courtyard was used for shooting many famous domestic and foreign films. Italian courtyard is rightfully popular among tourists.
Livadia Palace is associated not only with the stay of the last Russian emperor on the southern coast of Crimea, but also a number of other cultural and political events that largely influenced the course of European history. In February 1945 it hosted the meetings of the Crimean (Yalta) Conference of the «Big Three» represented by British Prime Minister W. Churchill, U.S. President F. D. Roosevelt. F. D. Roosevelt and Chairman of the Council of People’s Commissars of the USSR I. V. Stalin. To this day, the palace remains the venue for the most important international political meetings.
In 2011, the Livadia Palace celebrates its centennial. Currently, in the halls of the palace is a museum, which houses expositions dedicated to the stay in the Crimea Romanov family and held here Crimean Conference. In the walls of the museum carefully preserved items related to its history and those epochal events that took place here. The funds of the museum contain unique exhibits dedicated to the history and political figures of the past century. The doors of the museum are open to all those who appreciate the Beautiful and want to join the History.
Since the palace was built, decades have passed, political leaders have changed, the country has been shaken by social changes, but the white stone palace created by the genius of the Yalta architect is still waiting for its guests.