Palace Hotel, Rostov-on-Don

The Palace Hotel, constructed in the 1880s in Rostov-on-Don, Russia, is a historic building recognized as a cultural heritage site. Originally built for the Kushnaryov Tobacco Factory, it was transformed into a first-class hotel in the early 20th century, featuring an elegant dining hall and unique amenities like a fountain and an aquarium. The hotel has hosted notable figures, including Emperor Nicholas II in 1914, and served as a significant political site during the Russian Civil War. Today, the building has been expanded and currently houses the Southern regional department of legal support for the Ministry of Defence of the Russian Federation, making it a point of interest for both tourists and researchers exploring the region's rich history.