Castle Westminster Architectural Monument of the Grand Duchy of Lithuania (Ukraine)
To enjoy the flavor of a
medieval castle is not necessary to go to Germany or France. Volyn - a
picturesque region of Ukraine, rich in historical monuments. The symbol is the
regional center of Lutsk Castle Westminster. In this city, much reminiscent of
its glorious history, religious buildings, architectural buildings, parks,
cobble streets. Even the street lamps main avenues made in the style of the
19th century and colorful fit into the style of the city.
The official history of the
castle begins in the 14th century. Lithuanian Duke Vytautas Liubard woo the
local princess, he takes the Orthodox faith and the name of Dmitry. His family
nest and the fortress to defend against attacks enemies’ prince built almost
half a century. Many buildings of the castle survived.
Form interlocking structures
led to the natural topography - triangular wrong. Located at the corners of the
tower.
West corner - Main tower or
entry. Initially, it was a three-tiered, in the 16th century were built two
storey, and in the 17th century - the crowning attic.
South-East corner - Styrovaya
tower. Name given by flowing underneath the river Styr. After completions was
the four-tier, surrounds the tower on top of the attic.
Northern corner - Vladychya
tower. Also consisted of three storeys and was supplemented by another. Its
content has been assigned to the lord. The tower is a museum of bells (only one
in Ukraine) and exposure lock arsenal.
Defensive walls during its
existence modernized several times. With the advent of firearms walled openings
krenelyazha, equipped with loopholes and held completion wall height.
Inside the castle was built
roundabout (occupied an area of 6 hectares), the Episcopal Palace (built in the 19th
century), the palace master. Huge basement in case of siege allowed to stock up
lots of products. In the house with columns and today hosts exhibitions of
private collections.
In the church of St. John the
Divine, which is located on the grounds of the castle, rest in peace remains
Lutski princes and bishops. Among them find peace in the Ukrainian land-Prince
Dmitry Liubard. And it built the castle rises above the city as a symbol of
eternal aspirations to greatness of humanity and spirituality.
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