Tenement House (Dohodny Dom), Kiev

Tenement House (Dohodny Dom), Kiev

The Dohodny Dom (Tenement House) was built in 1901, in Gothic style. The house was designed by engineer Nikolay Vishnevskiy. Its owner was Baron Volodymir Ikskul-Gildenband. The house was seriously damaged during WWII, but it was repaired subsequently and the layout was modified. Not long ago, the Dohodny Dom was renovated one more time and is even used in movie scenes.

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Sight Name: Tenement House (Dohodny Dom)
Sight Location: Kiev, Ukraine (See walking tours in Kiev)
Sight Type: Attraction/Landmark
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