Today we will go to Gogol Street. But we are not interested in the Shah's palace, but in the Falz-Fein house. Pay attention to the fact that the number of this house is "7". Later you will understand why you emphasized this fact. So, this building is known in Odessa and the world as "House with Atlantes".
We speak for the house in particular and the estate in general
In 1901, a real architectural masterpiece was born. The Falz-Fein family was the largest sheep breeder in the Russian Empire. The barons are hereditary Germans who have moved to our shores.
The famous house, number 7, was profitable. Apartments were rented out. The barons themselves lived in a neighboring, 2-storey building, at number 5. Therefore, now "House with Atlantes" is marked, numbered as 5 - 7.
The combination of two buildings, which are united into a single architectural ensemble, form the uniqueness of the structure itself and the architectural thought of Vlodek and Landesmann. They were the ones who built this world masterpiece.
Conversation for Atlantis
On the one hand, the house was built like an old-style (time) manor. But there are new trends in it, reflected in the asymmetry of the compositions. Moreover, the project was created in the so-called Dutch style.
Now let's pay attention to the main feature of the building. First of all, it is striking that the corner is somewhat beveled. He stands out towards the street. It was decorated with a unique top, in the form of a turret with a high spire. From below it was fortified by the Atlanteans. They support this architectural decoration. These giants hold not only the pommel, but also the bay window, which originates from the second floor.
Let's pay attention to the giants themselves. Their muscles are tense to the limit. The muscles turned into streaks of steel. The heads are down. The gaze is fixed on the concrete floor. They wearily continue to carry their burden.
Let me remind you that Atlantis left a noticeable mark in Greek mythology. These giants took part in a second war against the Olympian gods. As a punishment, the Gods forced them to erect the firmament on their shoulders and hold it until the end of time. The sculptural composition was designed by Fishel.
There is one more interesting observation. In Odessa, there are a lot of buildings, in the architecture of which there are Atlantes. This suggests that the Greeks had a significant impact on the formation and development of the port city, stretched out on the Black Sea coast.
You can talk for a long time about the House with Atlantis. It is worth considering every architectural element that adorns the building's façade. In particular, cornices, balustrades, amazing and unusual stucco moldings and bizarre turrets. The building's courtyard itself deserves a separate story.
So, "House with Atlanta" is considered to be one of the most interesting sights of the city. Inspection of this architectural masterpiece is a must for every guide. Come to visit us in Odessa. I will personally give you a unique excursion along a special route.