Chernihiv Dytynets (Citadel)
Shafts citadel - one of the oldest attractions in Ukraine. This imposing building was erected in about 10-11 centuries. It was during this period these parts remained at the peak of its prosperity. In the city of Vladimir-Volyn done hundreds of interesting excavations made many archaeological discoveries and findings. Nearby land in the early medieval period is a central place of fights between indigenous peoples and armies of the Tatars. As a consequence there any tall trees.
Today, their height is not more than 15 meters at the maximum point, but in the Middle Ages, these figures were much higher. Shafts are a closed system of earth mounds that had previously been surrounded by a deep moat water. The deepening of the ditch was up to 10 meters, which was an impregnable barrier to the enemy. On the tops of trees were located stone fortress and the whole economy around them. In this castle is a princely residence. Remnants of fortifications continue to find today, because the territory of the shafts being continuous archaeological excavations. All priceless artifacts can be seen in the local history museum .
In the 19-20 centuries citadel on top of the Poles was to build a prison, which was later used as an isolated clinic for tuberculosis patients. Nowadays it is completely restored to house the museum there. After a visit to the ramparts citadel will be interesting to pay a visit to historical and cultural reserve, Vladimir-Volyn, entitled "Ancient Vladimir", a collection of the most interesting findings of the early Middle Ages.
