House of Princess Trubetskaya

The House of Princess Trubetskaya was commissioned by Peter Wittgenstein — the celebrated owner of Kamenka and Hero of the Patriotic War of 1812 — for his daughter Emilia during the first half of the 19th century. The building forms an integral part of the extensive Wittgenstein mansion-and-park complex that continues to define so much of Kamenka’s aristocratic architectural character, alongside the grape terraces, the park bearing Wittgenstein’s name and the sanatorium that grew from his therapeutic vision.

Designed in the architectural classicism style that dominated manor house construction throughout the Russian Empire during this period, the House of Princess Trubetskaya reflects the refined aesthetic sensibilities and considerable resources of the Wittgenstein family at the height of their influence in Kamenka. The building’s elegant proportions and classical design connect it visually to the broader tradition of imperial Russian estate architecture that flourished across the empire’s aristocratic properties during the 19th century.

Today, the building houses the regional society of Ukrainian culture, ensuring that this historic aristocratic residence continues to serve a meaningful community purpose — connecting the cultural life of contemporary Kamenka to a building that has witnessed nearly two centuries of the town’s history.

Location: Lenin Str., Kamenka