Zhvantsem Castle, Medieval castle ruins in Zhvanets, Ukraine
The remaining pentagonal defense tower of Zhvantsem Castle stands on a cliff overlooking the Zhvanchik River, marking the location of this historical fortification.
Built in 1401, the castle featured five towers and reached dimensions comparable to the Kamianets-Podilskyi fortress before its gradual decline during the Polish-Turkish Wars.
The castle served as a strategic point during the Khmelnytsky Uprising in 1653, leading to negotiations between Ukrainian Cossacks and the Muscovite state.
Visitors can access the castle ruins from the village of Zhvanets, with the best viewing position located on the opposite bank of the Zhvanchik River.
The castle foundations incorporate a military fortification point from the Stalin Line, constructed among the ruins before World War II.
Location: Zhvanets
Inception: 15 century
GPS coordinates: 48.55167,26.48472
Latest update: March 3, 2025 07:44
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