Terebovliansky Castle

Picturesque ruins and still could be seen on the rugged Castle Hill. In the old days there was seething life of ancient settlement. The stone fortress was first built in the 14th century to protect against nomads. Surrounded by thick walls c polygonal towers, it was supposed to be an impregnable stronghold. But the castle did not survive the onslaught of the Tatars. In medieval times, it does not just have to rebuild and build anew.

When you walk in the grounds of the castle, a monument to attract your attention Sofia Hshanovskoy on a high stone pedestal. This woman - the wife of the commandant of the fortress besieged by the Turks, it was able to raise the morale of the defenders of the building. And they repelled the attack.

For a long time the castle fell into decay, gradually disappearing from the eyes of the forest thickets. In general, the palace complex remained good. Today it is part of the reserve "Castles of Ternopil." The project of reconstruction work is underway.

Find the lock is not difficult - it is practically in the heart of the district center Terebovlia. By the way, not far away is the picturesque town Mykulyntsi, which is famous for a number of attractions. You can see the church of the Holy Trinity and the Potocki Palace, with its beautiful park.