Watchtower, Starokostyantyniv

Watchtower is in Starokonstantinov. It is an architectural monument of the Middle Ages. It is located in the central part of the river. It is considered a symbol Starokonstantinov.

History watchtower

The tower was built in the years 1561-1580, during the construction of the city Starokonstantinov. Construction took place Prince Vasily Konstantin Ostrog. Later it was built near the church.

Watchtower was built high and was part of fortifications in the city. In the 18th century, the tower was rebuilt. For a long time it was used as a bell tower for the cathedral Dominican monastery. Its main function was to provide reliable cross examination and the surrounding area and warning of the approach of enemy attack.

Architecture tower

The tower has a height of 70 meters. It was built in six tiers that are connected by a spiral staircase, which shifted toward the walls. The tower is built of stone and brick, covered with stucco. The wall thickness of 2.8 m. Lighting passed through the window.

On the first floor tower has a rectangular shape, the following layers are ogival shape. It is adapted to hold defense and shooting from different weapons. It is the loopholes that are carved into the walls. Once the tower covered hip roof. Now it conducted restoration work tower.

How to get there

Starokostyantyniv City is near the regional center of Khmelnitsky. It can be reached by bus, which runs every day from regional centers Khmelnytsky , Rivne and Zhytomyr .

It is best to use a car - must move from the N03 highway or Khmelnitsky Zhitomir, R05 or - if you go to the level.

Address: Khmelnytsky region, Starokonstantinovsky district, city Starokostyantyniv Str. Fedorov, 34.