High Castle (Lviv): the place where the history of the city began

If you ask any person about the most interesting cities in Ukraine, then the name of this settlement you will surely hear. The historical and cultural capital of the western region of the country, the real pearl of Europe! A High Castle (Lviv) is one of the main sights of the city.

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Today, the High Castle (Lviv) is the most visited landmark of the city. However, this ancient settlement has so many beautiful objects, so many unusual things that you can safely allocate it for a few days. The whole center of the "City of Leva" is protected by UNESCO as the greatest jewel of the world. Ukrainian Vienna, or Little Paris, it was founded in the thirteenth century by Prince Daniel Romanovich (later he was proclaimed king). He also gave the settlement the name in honor of his son.

The fortress, which later gave the name of the park and the mountain, was erected here at the very beginning of the city's existence. However, there was not only the High Castle (Lviv), which was an important outpost of the region's defense, but also the Low Castle, about which very few people know.

Blowing off the dust of history

High Castle (Lviv), a photo of which can be seen in our article, is almost not preserved. In the eighteenth century, the fortress was destroyed by the troops of Charles XII, and then the locals dismantled it for their needs. In the nineteenth century, the remains of the castle were completely disassembled, leaving only a small fragment of the southern wall, and on the mountain broke the park.

But before that, the fort was almost impregnable. It consisted of a detinets, a devious city and a roadside. In terms of the stone High Castle (Lviv) had the shape of an elongated rectangle with towers in the corners.

In the tracks left by time

Park "High Castle" Lviv cherishes and keeps. The city is proud of it and necessarily includes every tourist guide. But on the hill it is worthwhile to rise not only to lovers of antiquity and fortification architecture. Castle Hill is located in the old part of the Pearl of the Crown of Europe (one of the names of Lviv) and is its highest point. Emerald Park is considered a monument of landscape art, and from its viewing platforms an unrivaled panorama opens. It was from this place that the history of the city began, which continues to this day.

You see, there, on the mountain ...

Undoubtedly, it is worth to see the park "High Castle" (Lviv). Where he is, the reader already knows. It is interesting that this object, included in the number of nature reserves in Ukraine, occupies two terraces at once.

On the top you can still see the ruins of the fortress, as well as the mound, created in honor of the 300th anniversary of the Lublin Union. At the top of the artificial mound is a large observation deck. Romantics should go here on the eve of sunset, as the city, drowning in the sun, just charming. As they say, you can not take your eyes off. There is also a television tower and a man-made cave guarded by two stone lions. These statues used to adorn the old city hall, but now they were moved here. On the lower terrace there is another viewing platform, a restaurant with the same name with a park and a gardener's house.

On the Castle Hill of the city of Lviv there is another object worthy of attention of lovers of antiquity. This is the Powder Tower, which is considered one of the oldest buildings. Built in the sixteenth century, it is a vivid example of military-defense architecture. As the name implies, ammunition was stored in the tower, and when the world reigned, grain was stored in it. Now the House of the architect is housed within its walls.

Location of the park

You wanted to visit the High Castle (Lviv)? How to get there from the city, we will tell further. The hill is easy to find, and it is visible from anywhere in the city. In the center there are a large number of pointers that will help not miss the attraction. And if this all the same happens, the local people will always be happy to help you find your bearings.

You can get to the mountain in two ways. The first of them is located on the side of the street with the same name (High Castle). It's a pretty steep but short staircase. The second way will be longer, but easier. On the street M. Krivonos you can see the beginning of a small serpentine, on which you can get to the hill even by car.

Other sights of the city

Describe the interesting places of the ancient Ukrainian city - the task is not easy. There are so many of them that the article would occupy more than one page. Therefore, we will confine ourselves to a short list of the best attractions of Lviv, and we invite the reader personally to make an idea of them. So, this is:

• Market Square and City Hall;
• Latin cathedral;
• The church of Peter and Paul in Baroque style with a book depository;
• Dominican Cathedral;
• City arsenal;
• The Bernardine monastery;
• The stone of the family Scholz-Wolfowitz;
• Restaurant "Krivevka" and others.

We can say that Lviv is a landmark of Ukraine. In it lived and created the greatest personalities of the past, there were events that decided the history of the country. And now the city does not stand aside from reality, but actively takes part in it. There are international festivals, bright holidays and musical events, which attract visitors from all over the world.

Instead of an afterword

Many tourists, having overcome the hard way to Castle Hill, stay here for a few minutes, and then go to explore other sights with which Lviv is so rich. Do not rush, enjoy the atmosphere, which is nowhere else in the world! Take a litter and some food and arrange a picnic in the shade of the trees. Moreover, after lifting, the appetite will necessarily be played out. Have a nice trip!