Kamianets-Podilskyi Fortress

Have you ever walked the corridors of a 13th-century stone fortress? For the past several centuries, a beauty called the Old Castle has adorned Kamianets-Podilskyi. Hundreds of thousands of tourists come here every year to immerse themselves in the unique atmosphere of the Middle Ages, admire the beauty of the local green hills, and feel how remarkable Ukraine's historic places are.

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The Old Castle was built on a rocky peninsula, in the canyon of the Smotrych River. This remarkable landmark is not only one of the seven wonders of Ukraine, but also a UNESCO World Heritage Site. In 1240, after a successful attack by Khan Batu, the fortress suffered significant destruction. However, from 1362, after the liberation of the Ukrainians by the Lithuanian prince Olgerd, a new era of restoration began for the fortress. Since then, the fortress's appearance has changed little.

Interesting facts:

• The area of the Old Castle is 1,5 hectares.
• In plan, the fortress has the shape of an irregular quadrilateral, surrounded along its entire perimeter by 11 towers.
• There is a legend according to which, because of the beauty of Kamianets Castle, Sultan Osman II refused to capture it.
• All the elements of the fortress are made of stone.
• Various festivals are held at the fortress every year. The most popular among them is the hot air balloon festival.