Ivan Hill

Ivan mountain called the excavations of the ancient Slavic city, which was located here in the 11-13 centuries AD. From the mountain height of 170 meters offers a panoramic view of the surrounding area. The area is accessible to everyone, is located near the town pier Rzhyshchiv.

The ancient settlement was discovered in the mid-19th century. It is believed that the land belonged to the Polish king Jan, after which, in tune with our "Ivan", was named the highest mountain. His troops used as a defense fortifications during the battles of the 1600s. According to other versions, the city is mentioned in the chronicles of the 12th century. During excavations have found evidence of the existence in this place a wooden fortress city.

Today, a great danger to the historical monument Ivan mountain are flowing water of the Dnieper and the adjacent hydroelectric power.

An interesting attraction is a beautiful modern Rzhyshchiv Tripoli park , which collected the sculptures on the theme of ancient cultures, archaeologists found on these lands.