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North
of Lviv
Kulykiv-
The
Royal
Town
of Zhovkva- Krekhiv- Sokal- Tartakiv- Belz-
Rawa
Ruska
Kulykiv
The first record of Kulykyv dates back to 1399.
Throughout several centuries
Kulykiv had a constant change of ownership. It belonged first of all to
the Herburt-Odnowski family, followed by the Konstanty Korniakt, the
Sobieski and the Radziwil families.
At one time this settlement was
called Boshch, and its present-day name, according to legends, it owes
to the sandpiper (kulyk in
Ukrainian) birds who settled on the islands in a large lake which at one
time existed on the site of the present-day town. In the 15th
c the town was protected by a fortified castle. St Nicholas Latin
Church, also a defensive structure, constructed in 1538 has survived
today. The town was surrounded by ramparts, on which wooden fences with
lookout towers were constructed. The various Town Guilds were
responsible for these towers. Waterways surrounding the town on three
sides made it unassailable for enemies
The road from Lviv to Volhynia passed through Kulykyv The town had
its own emblem. Jan Sobieski resettled Turkish and Tatar captives in
Kulykyv, and established a factory
in which they worked. The town had its own furriers, shoemakers, bakers
and butchers, and was renown for its delicious honey drinks and aromatic
Kulykiv bread known by half of
Europe
. The handed-down traditions of these old masters are continued today by
their descendants..
The
Royal
Town
of Zhovkva
This is
Ukraine
’s only example of a preserved Renaissance ‘model’ fortress-town,
an exquisite pearl in the National architectural heritage.
The unique examples of 17th c art and architecture -–
churches and the Synagogue – displaying the
skills and talents of the builders and generosity of the patrons, surely
cannot fail to leave a lasting impression on all who come to visit. The
town proudly boasts of its stunning past and magnificent architecture.
Zhovkva holds a rich and fascinating history connected with the
life and work of many outstanding historical figures: this was chosen
for a private residence of the Royal Hetman and Chancellor, Stanislaw
Zolkiewski, and also King Jan Sobieski, was the Headquarters of Peter I,
and also was the birthplace and childhood home of Hetman Bohdan
Khmelnytsky.
A unique architectural ensemble consists of fragments of
fortifications; the monumental Late-Renaissance St Laurence Latin
Church, the complex of The Basilian Monastery with The Church of
Christ’s Birth, the Synagogue with
its tracery attic, typical of the Renaissance; and The Dominican
Monastery with its Church. Old wooden churches – the early 18th
c St Trinity and The Holy Virgin Birth Church – can be seen in the
town’s suburbs.
The exquisite architectural ensemble located in the historical
area of the town and the preserved landmarks from the 17th/20th
cc, delight all those who visit Zhovkva or are interested in the history
of this town.
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Tourist Information Centre
Castle,
2 Vicheva Square
, Zkovkva
Tel.: +3803252 22-498
Krekhiv
The architectural
ensemble of the Krekhiv Monastery is tucked away among the Roztochchia
Hills, covered with beech and fragrant pine woods, at the foot of
Pobiyna Hill. This ensemble comprises stunning examples of the
Halician
Architectural
School
of the 17th c – St Nicholas Church with a Belfry, buildings
with cells, household buildings, and the ancient defensive walls with
their towers leaning towards the dense tree-covered hills where abundant
streams and caves can be found.
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Basilian Fathers Monastery
v. Krekhiv, Zhovkva district
Tel.: +3803252 61-247, 66-466
Sokal
Legend has it that the town was named after a proud
bird of prey, the falcon (sokil
in Ukrainian). In 1424, the town was granted the Magdeburg Rights. Sokal
had its own castle, the memory of which has been preserved only in the
names of streets and in the town’s emblem showing high walls with
powerful towers against the red background, and a proud falcon meeting
the guests at the town gates.
Today, Sokal is a warm and welcoming town proud of its numerous
landmarks, including the
Diocesan
Church
of the Apostles St Peter and
St Paul
, a Synagogue dating from
1762, the 16th c St Nicholas Church whose walls are 2.4 m
thick, and a chapel from the 19th c. The Bernardine Monastery
lies on the banks of the River Buh.
Tartakiv
The first record of Tartakiv dates back to 1415, and
by the 17th c Tartakiv was already enjoying the rights of a
town. Documents dated 1786 bear a seal of a large town, picturing The
Archangel Michael battling a dragon with his sword.
In olden days Tartakiv
boasted a castle surrounded by a high fence and tall trees, which served
as the residence of the Magnate Potocki. Nobility from all different
areas and countries came here for relaxation and entertainment. The
castle included a library stocked with rare books, many fine paintings,
and a Mirror Room. This defensive castle was later rebuilt into a Palace
in the French Neo-baroque style. On the site of the chapel which
burnt-down in 1875, a masonry church was built, which still survives
today. The Potocki estate of the 17th/19th cc
unfortunately suffered severe fire damage already in newly independent
Ukraine
, when it was home to a secondary school. However, the walls from the 17th
c have been preserved.
Belz
This is one of the most ancient of the surviving
historical towns in
Ukraine
, and an architectural landmark of the Medieval ages, with a preserved
outlay and urban structure of squares and streets.
It is said that at one time the hands of the Town Hall clock were
fashioned from Tatar arrows, as evidence of Belz having been considered
a ‘tasty morsel’, and an attractive place standing on the trade
crossroads.
This town equally reflects and values the Ukrainian, Polish and
Jewish cultures. The Market square is built up with old houses, the
ancient Latin Parish Church with the former Dominican Fathers’
Monastery, the Town Hall, the wooden St Paraskeva Piatnytsia Church, the
Latin Church of St Maria of Czestochow – each and every one of these sites is well
worth seeing – and so it’s well worth a journey here!
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State
Historical and Cultural Preserve
Belz, Sokal district
Tel.: +38 03257 5-41-57
Rawa Ruska
Mazowian Prince Wladislaw is considered to be the
founder of Rawa. Consequently, to avoid any confusion, a second word
‘Ruska’ was added to the original name, as there existed already
another Rawa within Rzeczpospolita,
i.e. Rawa Mazowiecka. The town had a cosmopolitan population: Polish,
Ukrainians, and a large Jewish community settling here back in the 16th
c.
A Town Hall with a balcony and clock graces the town centre. Above
the entrance is the Town Emblem which depicts opened gates. Not far from
there, is the Latin Church of St Joseph the Guardian, built 1770/5 in
Baroque style, from funds of the then
incumbent settlement owner, Andrzej Reczicki. During Soviet rule the
church was used as a storehouse. Only in the late 1980s was the parish
able to return the building back to its sacred use. Next to it stands
the
Church
of
St George
the Dragon-Slayer. On the town’s boundary towers a Baroque Latin
Church with a Monastery. The Monastery complex, surrounded by a high
stone wall, was built in 1737 for Reformat monks, to the design of the
recognized architect P. Fontaine from funds donated by Jerzy
Rzeczycki, owner of the town.
Art Nouveau buildings, many of which have been well preserved, are
in use and prove an attraction to visitors. The grandest of these is
most definitely the Stoklosinski Villa, which today is used as a
kindergarten.
Thanks to the location of the town, actually on the border of
Ukraine
and the
Republic
of
Poland
, the infrastructure of Rawa Ruska is highly developed. A hotel, cafés
and shops can be found here.
West
of Lviv
Stradch- Yaniv- Yavoriv- Horodok- Sudova Vyshnia- Mostyska- Dobromyl-
Khyriv- Stara Sil- Stary Sambir- Sambir
-Rudky
East
of Lviv
Busk
-Olesko castle-
Brody- Pidkamin- Pidgirtsy
Castle-
Plisnesk-
Zolochiv
Castle-
Pomoryany-
Swirzh
Castle-
The Holy Assumption Univ Lavra-
Bibrka-
Zvenygorod- Stare Selo
South
of Lviv
Stilsko-Mykolaiv
-Drohobych-Boryslav-
Tustan-
Verkhnie Syniovydne- Skole- Slavske- Stryi
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