Krolevets - regional city located in northern Ukraine, on the left bank of the river Retiers. Over the years collected a lot of landmarks and attractions raised many talented people who brought fame to the city for its achievements.
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Administrative information
- Krolevets district is the center of Sumy region. The population as of 2015 - 23,404 people.
- City Index: 41300-41305.
- Phone code: 05453.
- City Council: 9-50-05, 9-55-42.
City history
The first mention of Krolevets appeared in 1601, when the city was founded, the first time in the annals - from 1638. Archaeological excavations indicate that before in this area was a settlement Zartyj that existed from 1160. In Krolevets land with more than 30 monuments, which included parking and the settlement of the Bronze and Iron period, Neolithic and Kievan Rus.
Development of the city went up rapidly due to its location at the crossroads of trade routes from Kyiv to Moscow. In 1618, the settlement became part of Poland, in 1632 he was granted the status of county town. Later, in 1644, King Władysław IV he was granted Magdeburg Law.
After the National Liberation War in 1686 Krolevets went to Russia.
In 1730, the city became the center Krolevets protopopiyi. Important role played by the Cross Fair, which gathered merchants from all over Europe: Poland, Prussia, and Russia. By the end of the 18th century gradually began to lose commercial value.
In June 1782 the city established its own emblem, elements of which shows the glory and developed trade. This year Krolevec received the status of district center.
Origin city name
Name Krolevets includes part of the Polish word "Krol", which means "king." According to legend, it was founded and the Polish king, who came to the area to hunt wild. Then again, in the early 17th century, these areas were in the possession of Poland. During the hunt, the king pledges wild boar but saved the Polish owner of the local guard. In gratitude at the same place he founded Krolevets.
Interesting facts about Krolevec
- Local residents traditionally used to call Krolevets with emphasis on the first letter "e" sound coming from the Polish pronunciation.
- At certain periods of the city visited three monarchs of the Commonwealth and Russia: King John II Casimir Vasa in 1664, Empress Elizabeth in 1744 and Emperor Nicholas I in 1840.
- For two years, from 1926 to 1928 years of Soviet rule in hiding Russian writer Sergei Nilus - author of the bogus "The Protocols of the Elders of Zion."
- Krolevec often called the city of weavers. According to some sources, these parts found weaving tools used in 5-7 centuries. Traditions are preserved to this day. In the Museum Krolevets weaving collected more than 700 exhibits.
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Sights
Attractions in Krolevets lot. Here you see a 19th century synagogue, a female high school years 1912-1914, Holy Transfiguration Church, built in 1782.
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Be sure to visit
1. Apple-colony, a natural monument of national importance. Represents apple bush, whose age dates back over 200 years. The unique tree - Self rooting branches.
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2. Oak eagle, another natural monument of local importance. Feature - age, which dates back about 500 years, and dimensions - height up to 30 m, trunk diameter - 1.77 m.
3. Dubovitskii a fountain, sacred spring, where, according to legend, was found the icon of Our Lady. The first records date back to the 16th century.2002 along with the well kept chapel.
4. Manor house Rudzynskyh: unique architectural aristocratic mansion. In a period house visited poet Taras Shevchenko, who painted a portrait of the owner. He played J. Rudzynskyy. Architecture buildings in the style of late provincial classicism.
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5. Manor house Ogievskii: apartments sisters Lazarevski Glafira Matveyevna Ogievskii. August 25, 1859 in a hut lodge Shevchenko.
City Transportation
- After passing Krolevec Southwest railway, so here established railway station Kyiv - Moscow.
- By going around the road: E101, M02 (Moscow - Kaluga - Bryansk - Deaf - Kyiv).
- Powered intercity and suburban bus service.
- Before acting silhospaviatsiyi airfield, now ceased activities.
Accommodation Krolevets
The city has a good range of hotels that offer comfortable rooms at different prices. Depending on the location and level of services provided, prices range from 150 to 390 USD per day. Among the famous hotels:
- "Master and Margarita", located on the street Ivan Franko 5. Contact numbers: +38 (05453) 9-79-44, (067) 757-59-90.
- "My Family", located on Gorky Street, Room 100. Contact: (096) 973-47-70.
When to visit city
Krolevec friendly to the guests in any season. Moderate hot climate in summer and frosty winter. However, it is best to visit during the warm season, when it begins to blossom apple-colony - the object of natural reserve fund of the country. Oak-eagle in this period also dissolve its broad crown.
Deadlines Krolevets
City Day is celebrated in the second week of September. Regularly celebrated national holidays, including the solemn procession held on August 24 at the Independence Day of Ukraine.
