Terebovlia

Terebovlia is a city in Ternopil Oblast in western Ukraine, situated on elevated terrain. The ruins of medieval fortifications rise above the surrounding landscape and shape the character of the place.

The city was founded in 1097 and served as an important defensive point during the medieval period. It was the capital of a principality that controlled southeastern Galicia.

The town shows traces of different cultures in its buildings and public spaces. Visitors can see how Polish, Ukrainian, and Austrian influences shaped the place over the centuries.

The remains of the fortification and monastery sit on slightly elevated ground, accessible on foot. The best time to explore is on days with good visibility, when you can see the ruins and surrounding landscape clearly.

The castle withstood a siege in 1672 by Turkish and Tatar forces, an achievement that remains part of local memory. This successful defense makes the site an important symbol in the region's past.

Location: Terebovlia Raion

Inception: 1097

Elevation above the sea: 265 m

GPS coordinates: 49.30000,25.70000

Latest update: December 20, 2025 13:47