Belz, Sokal's'kyi district

Belz - a small town in the Lviv region, but despite this, it is important for Ukrainian culture.

Administrative information

• Belz is a city of regional importance, located in Sokal district, Lviv region.
• The population of this small town, and is just under 2,500 people.
• Postal code: 80062-80063.
• Telephone code: + 380-3257.
• Reference number of the city: 0 (32) 99-109-11.

City history

The first mention of the city dates back to 1030 Belz year in the "Tale of Bygone Years", which said that he was Yaroslav the Wise conquered the Poles. While Belz was considered a great city, and advantageous geographical location has allowed it to make a well-fortified and protected. The first fortifications were built by Grand Prince Vladimir in 981.

Since 1462, the main center proclaim Belz Belz province. In the medieval period it became one of the most developed cities. In 1704 and 1739 respectively took place in a huge fire.

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Interesting facts about Belz

Versions of the origin of the name of the city is largely different.

• The most popular: originated from the word "Belz" or "Bevz" (Old Slavic language), which translates as "rugged moorland."
• Another version is the word "Belz" or "pelz" (comes from the Celtic language) and means "water flow".
• Another theory is associated with the word "bъlyz" (Old Russian origin), and it means a clearing in the woods - white seat.

Judging the plausibility of these versions, each one has a right to exist just because they all historical facts and natural conditions of the city of Belz.

In this city was born the famous Ukrainian singer and actress, who was called Mykhailyna Zharska.

Belz is one of the few cities that has preserved the Jewish cemetery.

Be sure to visit

Attractions in Belz lot. Here are the most interesting:

1. Church of St. Nicholas and the Dominican Monastery - a complex of monasteries, which is made ​​in the Baroque style.

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2. Arian Tower - also referred to as Snopkivskyj chapel. Is the oldest architectural buildings and monuments in Belz.

3. Belz town hall - architectural monument, which has a very interesting and long history. Now it is Belz City Council.

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4. Market Square - a special place, near famous monuments preserved.

5. Church of the Virgin Mary and the chapel of Saint Valentine - these amazing sights are in the former castle.

City Transportation

In this small town can be reached by own transport or buses on the highway R40 or T1404.

Go to Belz with city could shuttle in the direction of Lviv - Variazh (station №2, located on the street. B. Khmelnitsky, 225).

Transport connections from Belz also carried railroad track. The route Lviv - Belz.

Urban transport is represented taxi service and private automotive. Since the city itself is small, then get to the center it can be a few minutes.

Accommodation in Belz

Accommodation in Belz presented apartments for rent. Available in a large selection of various categories of comfort, so choose the best offers will not be difficult.

Deadlines

• Belz in 2001 was declared as the State Historical and Cultural Reserve;
• In 2005 the city celebrated 1000 years.

Belz known as a center of architectural monuments, is one of the largest in Ukraine. Therefore, all the tourists remain good impression of seen monuments, some of which was created back in the 14th century and survived to our times.