Subtle and intricate castle on the street. Gogol, 2 Odessa obliged Polish architect Felix Gonsiorovskomu, who in 1852 built it for his compatriot noble Zeno Brzhozovsky. We can only guess as pan Zeno during the mass building less prestigious and scenic places in Odessa managed to grab his land with sea views, before that has been devoted to a military hospital. Despite the patronage of Franz de Volan, a hospital for the valiant defenders of the southern border of New Russia, which began in 1794 (supervised construction of FP Devolan), soon turned into an almost Soviet "unfinished" and at the turn of the XVIII and XIX centuries, was dismantled. And in his place appeared a palace, which joins the numerous list of "names" of buildings in Odessa, reflected the tastes, nature and financial capabilities of their respective owners. In 1880 years, Tide complex of buildings houses Brzhozovsky was sold to a new owner, and from 1909 to 1917 he belonged to the Shah of Persia, who fled to Odessa from the revolution in Iran. Hence the name - "Shah'spalace." Built of stone, shell and lined with Inkerman stone, two-story palace of Shah's strict and easy. His style - a combination of early English Gothic and medieval French architecture. In terms of the building is shaped like the letter "G" and consists of two buildings: the eastern and north-oriented to the sea. Oriental body shielded from the street metal grille. Deaf firewall wall of the adjacent building and the body of the palace form a "T"-shaped half-closed yard. Once upon a time it could enter through a monumental arch ("visitingthetower") with a gate-like fortress lifting bridge. In the western part of the yard built 2-storey building with passage into the courtyards and in front of the palace is a fountain. In the Soviet era mansion, outbuildings and backyard structures used by various government agencies. During the existence of the architectural appearance of the building has not undergone substantial changes, but as a result of repairs and internal replanning all the interiors except the lobby and grand staircase, were lost almost completely: this marble fireplaces, parquet floors and tiled stoves, carpentry hand. Due to improper drainage system has been lost and outdoor decor. This was facilitated by the fact that the stone tiles on the walls plastered with cement mortar. Among the losses can be attributed, and initial paving, and small architectural forms.