Olyka

Olyka is a settlement along the Putylivka River in Kivertsi Raion, positioned at 198 meters above sea level. The village contains residential streets, several religious buildings dating from different periods, and a castle structure from the late 1500s.

The settlement first appeared in written records in 1149 through the Hypatian Chronicle, which documented its early significance. It then passed through Lithuanian rule, then the Polish-Lithuanian Commonwealth, and finally came under Russian Imperial control.

The settlement developed as a multi-faith community where Catholic and Orthodox traditions coexisted for centuries. You can still see this religious diversity reflected in the buildings that remain standing today.

The village offers basic services and facilities for residents and visitors, with a slow-paced rural atmosphere. When visiting, note that this is a quiet place without extensive infrastructure or commercial establishments.

The castle remains today as a rare window into the noble past of this modest settlement, having once sheltered the powerful Radziwill family. This fortress structure stands as evidence of the region's importance during the Polish-Lithuanian era.

Location: Kivertsi Raion

Inception: 1564

Elevation above the sea: 198 m

GPS coordinates: 50.71667,25.81667

Latest update: December 10, 2025 15:48