Dubno

One of the oldest cities in Ukraine is the city of Dubno, which stretches along the banks of the Ikva River. The first mention of the city dates to 1100, when the settlement name “Dubno” is first mentioned in the Hypatian Chronicle. The city’s development was halted by the Mongol-Tatar attack, which turned the flourishing city into ashes, a small settlement. After passing into the ownership of Fedir Ostrozkyi, Dubno gets a new chance for flourishing and expansion. New buildings appear, the population grows, bazaars and fairs are held, which contributed to the development of trade and crafts.

On one of the alleys in Dubno, instead of old poplars, sculptures of well-known Ukrainian figures were made; they one way or another influenced the history of the city or described it after their visits. Wooden sculptures of M. Hrushevsky, K. Ostrozkyi, T. Bulba and the Mother-Guardian of Ukraine appeared in Shevchenko Park.

The city deserves attention not only for its interesting history, but also for the unique architectural landmarks that have survived to this day. Among them are: the Castle Bastion, the Carmelite monastery, the Church of St. John of Nepomuk, the oldest Dubno Synagogue, the Church of St. Elijah, Lutsk Gate and the Church of the Prophet Elijah.