Svirzh Castle

Świrz Castle (Ukrainian: Свіржський замок) is a fortified aristocratic residence in Svirzh, Lviv Oblast, Ukraine. It was originally built by the Świrzski noble family in the 15th century. Inside the castle is a small church dating from 1546.

The stronghold was completely rebuilt in the 17th century at the behest of its new owner, Count Aleksander Cetner. It is believed that General Paweł Grodzicki was responsible for the modernisation of the castle's fortifications.

Though surrounded on all sides by moats, lakes, and marshes, the fort was taken by the rebellious Cossacks on several occasions. In 1648, the Turks set it on fire; they were less successful during the Lwow raid of 1672.

The castle stood in ruins for many years. It was restored in 1907, only to be devastated by fire in 1914. Rebuilding and restoration have occurred on several occasions since.

References

  • Лильо І. М., Лильо-Откович З. М. Прогулянка Львовом. Путівник — К.: Балтія Друк, 2005. — 224 с.: іл.
  • Памятники градостроительства и архитектуры Украинской ССР. Киев: Будивельник, 1983—1986. Том 3, с. 174.
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magicfriday
8 June 2015
Small place with great view near the lake. Aware of bad roads.
Volodymyr Svinchuk
17 April 2017
Great place to visit
magicfriday
8 June 2015
Only ruins inside building.
Светлана Орлова
Красиво. Здесь снимали "Дартаньян и три мушкетера", но в сам замок попасть нельзя. Видимо внутри разруха
Юля Абрикосова
Красивостей не обнаружено . Разве что только это на фото.Но ради одного кадра переть в такую даль нет смысла. Можно сказать ,что состоит из 2 внутренних дворов. Один похож на больницу, другой на цех
Pavel Zubarev
8 May 2013
Реально закрывается в 3 часа дня! Внутри не смотрели, снаружи производит неплохое впечатление.
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