Korets Castle

Koretz town 60 km from Rivne remarkable that here, high on a hill, are the picturesque ruins of a medieval castle Koretsky. Has survived gate tower and the ruins of brick walls.

Castle built Ostrog princes in the first half of the 16th century. Later they owned the princes Koretsky. Throughout the centuries, the appearance and value of the castle changed. At first he was defense construction with impregnable walls and a deep moat. Then he became a master`s palace in the Baroque style. Features palace complex he had acquired in the late 18th century. "Helping" the fire: part of the walls of the castle after it was dismantled to be used in the construction of the palace complex.

In the 19th century, the palace was destroyed by another fire. Since that time, he was not rebuilt. However, in our years has been reconstructed arch bridge-viaduct.