Satanivs`kyi lock

The first written mention of the village Sataniv dates back to 1431 year. It was originally purchased Odrovonzhev and stayed in their possession almost 300 years.

The idea of ​​creating Satanovsky castle

Satanovskiy stone castle built to protect the population from the frequent raids of the Tatars. It is on the banks of the river Zbruch and built around the 5th century. Earlier in its territory were also fortifications. In the 7th century became possession Sataniv kind Sieniawska. They rebuilt it and strengthened, thus giving it a pentagonal shape.

The village suffered greatly from the raids Tatar troops. Sataniv looted and destroyed many times, but the local population to restore it again and again. Incidentally, it was originally known from Satanova Severin Nalivaiko. In 1742 A. Sieniawska once again strengthening and rebuilding the castle. He built the inner walls, which are shared with external using ditch. The total area of ​​1.5 hectares of the fortress and the wall thickness - 1.5 meters. The length of the wall was 65 to 105 meters. Here visiting Sieniawska, I visited and Peter.

In the 19th century, part of the fortress was converted into a sugar refinery, which was in operation until almost the end of the 20th century.

Satanovskiy Castle today

In our time, from the castle were three corner towers and one round, which stands alone, as well as some parts of the walls of the fortress.

Nearby attractions

Near the castle you can also see Sutkovetsky (Sutkovsky) Castle , Castle Letichevsky (Dominican Monastery) , Starokonstantinovsky Castle . No less interesting for lovers of medieval architecture will visit the synagogue and the Holy Trinity Monastery .