Ramon: Palace Park, Exhibitions and Ceramics

Ramon can be explored through several distinct themes: the parkland of the palace complex, views of the river and former factory building, concerts and exhibitions, and the making of ceramics. These highlights lead from nature and landscape to music, family history and crafts. When planning your trip, you can first consider which of these interests you would like to shape your stay.

Parkland and Views

The entire park grounds of the Oldenburgs’ palace complex have the status of a specially protected natural area and are subject to special, low-impact use regulations. From the main part of the Lower Park, you can enjoy a view of the Voronezh River and the building of the former sugar and confectionery factory. The river and factory building are two distinct focal points in the view. If you are basing a specific decision on the protected status, check its current legal standing first.

Concerts and Exhibitions

Concerts are held every Saturday and Sunday in the house with avant-corps. You can take the weekend days into account when planning your schedule; check specific concert dates in advance. The Switski building houses the exhibition “The Romanovs and the Oldenburgs: The History of Their Relations,” about the relationship between the two families and their domestic life. Another exhibition, “For the Good of the Fatherland,” opened in the Oldenburgs’ palace in 2021 and focuses on the extensive activities of members of the families of the Dukes of Leuchtenberg and Oldenburg. The exhibitions thus offer different emphases: one explores relationships and domestic life, while the other focuses on the activities of family members. Check current visitor arrangements before planning an exhibition visit.

Ceramics as a Craft

In Ramon, various vessels are shaped on a potter’s wheel at the Ramon Artistic Ceramics Factory and then finished by hand with details. The sequence makes two stages of work clear: first shaping on the wheel, then manual finishing. In this way, ceramic production adds a craft perspective to the park and exhibition themes without being equated with the family histories presented in the exhibitions.

More to Explore in Voronezh Oblast

In Voronezh Oblast, the territory of the Khopyor Nature Reserve extends across the Novokhopersky, Povorinsky and Gribanovsky districts. Two excursions differ markedly in how you get around and how much time they take: the “Legends of Khopyor” walking excursion is 5 km long and takes three hours; it is closed during spring floods. The “Tour de Khopyor” cycling tour is 26 km long and takes four hours. Comparing the two helps you weigh up the different time commitments and activities; the seasonal closure is an additional consideration for the walking route.

The “Divnogorye” Museum-Reserve offers a different landscape, with chalk hills, unusual chalk cliffs on steep slopes and large, ridge-like chalk ravines. Divnogorskiy Canyon is about one kilometre long and up to 200 metres wide. Six cult caves and cave complexes are carved into the chalk massif on the right bank of the Tikhaya Sosna and Don rivers and stretch for about 8.5 km. Alongside Ramon’s park and cultural attractions, Voronezh Oblast therefore offers its own landscape and hiking highlights.

When looking for a holiday apartment in Ramon, it helps to decide on your main focus: would you like to centre your stay on Ramon’s park, concerts, exhibitions and ceramics, or plan your trip around other natural and cultural destinations in Voronezh Oblast?

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