Lutsk: sights, history, photo

On the banks of the Stryi River in the Volyn region , Lutsk is located. Sights of the city are included in the list of the most beautiful places of Ukraine. Ancient castles, amazing landscapes, unusual parks and churches are an incomplete list of what awaits a traveler in the capital of the Volyn region. This publication contains the most interesting information about Lutsk (sights of the city and its environs, history and photos).

From the history of the city

The first mentions in written sources about Lucescu (in ancient times they called Lutsk) belong to the times of Kievan Rus. The foundation of the city historians date to 1000 year. Throughout the life of Lutsk, his fate was determined by different countries and peoples. In the XIV century, the city was considered the capital of the Galicia-Volyn principality, then it was transferred to the citizenship of Lithuania, and a little later - to the Polish-Lithuanian Commonwealth. During the Revolution of 1917, the blue and yellow Ukrainian flag was raised above Lutsk for the first time . A few years later (under the Riga treaty) the city passed under the rule of Poland. In 1939, this territory became part of the USSR. All this could not but affect the architecture of the city. Modern Lutsk, the attractions of which will be described in this article, is an incredibly beautiful ensemble of different architectural styles and amazing structures.

Lubart Castle

This is a unique construction of the end of the 13th - 14th centuries, the main attraction of the city. Together with other monuments the castle is part of the reserve "Old Lutsk". Today this outstanding construction is the first and main point in the list of travelers, visiting the sights of Lutsk and the region.

Everyone who enters the castle of Lubart has a unique opportunity to plunge into the atmosphere of the Middle Ages. Here you can visit the Bell Museum (one of the most famous in the world), see the towers, various structures, the arches of the ancient gates that were equipped with lifting bridges.

Lubart's castle is not the only monument in the city that evokes delight. The most interesting about other attractions of Lutsk (photo and description) is further in the article.

Religious buildings

• The Jesuit monastery was erected in the 17th century. Its component part is the Peter and Paul Church. According to legend, there were underground passages connecting Lutsk with neighboring villages. Today everyone can book an excursion to these mysterious labyrinths. Also in the dungeon are a crypt and prison complex with a single camera.
• The Lutheran church is an interesting building erected in the 20th century. In the Neo-Gothic style.
• Monastery brigid. Previously, this place was the palace of the Radziwills. In the middle of the 19th century a big fire broke out in the monastery, destroying part of the city. After that, a prison was formed here. Today there is a man's monastery in the building.

Lutsk: attractions worthy of everyone's attention

• Monument to St. Nicholas, who is considered the patron of Lutsk. The monument is the main decoration of the square in front of the city administration (on B. Khmelnitsky Street). Local legend says that any desire will come true if you make a guess next to the monument, touching the foot of the wonderworker.
• The castle of young sculptors is one of the most unusual buildings in Lutsk. It is also called a "house with chimeras". The castle was built at the request of the sculptor N. Golovan. The building is decorated with many interesting figures.
• The monument to Lesya Ukrainka was located not far from the music and drama theater. Also in the city there is a street named after the great poetess, and the house in which she spent her childhood.
• The house of Peter I - at one time lived here the Russian emperor.
• Museum of the Volyn Icon, which contains rare works of art.

Sights of Volyn region

• The Radziwill Castle is located in the village. Olyka (not far from Lutsk). This is the first fortification in the country, which in the plan is a square. During its existence, the castle only once failed to withstand the siege. He fell under the onslaught of Swedish troops during the Northern War.
• The Church of St. Anne and Stanislaus is an interesting building of the 16th century. In with. Lukov.
• Lake Svityaz - "Ukrainian Baikal". This is a favorite vacation spot for all Volhynians and visitors.
• Okonskie springs in the Volyn region are a unique natural object. Water hits from the bottom of a small lake in the village. Okonsk, which does not freeze even in winter. Near this pond there are artificial ponds in which trout are bred.