Бердичівський замок, 16th century fortress in Berdychiv, Ukraine
The fortress consists of stone walls, towers, and a Carmelite monastery complex positioned on elevated ground near the Hnylopyat River.
The fortress was established in 1546 by the Tyszkiewicz noble family, who transformed it into a Carmelite monastery between 1627 and 1642.
The fortification served as a religious center where Polish, Ukrainian, and Jewish communities intersected, contributing to the region's multicultural development.
Visitors can enter the fortress grounds daily and explore the monastery buildings, which include a museum displaying regional historical artifacts.
The fortress became the location of Honoré de Balzac's marriage to Eveline Hanska in 1850 at the Saint Barbara Church within its walls.
Location: Berdychiv
GPS coordinates: 49.89759,28.57376
Latest update: March 24, 2025 11:29
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