Chernihiv Val, Medieval citadel in Chernihiv, Ukraine
The Chernihiv Val encompasses stone fortifications, ancient walls, and defensive towers situated on elevated ground overlooking the Desna River basin.
The fortress originated in the 9th century as part of the Kievan Rus defense system, serving as a strategic military point against foreign invasions.
The citadel grounds contain multiple preserved Orthodox churches and the regional historical museum with over 130,000 artifacts from different periods.
Visitors can access the site daily through the main entrance near Myru Avenue, with guided tours available in Ukrainian and English languages.
The fortress walls integrate twelve cannons from the 17th-19th centuries, positioned at their original locations along the perimeter of the fortification.
Location: Chernihiv
GPS coordinates: 51.48911,31.30708
Latest update: May 18, 2025 14:08
Transfiguration Cathedral, Chernihiv
49 m
Pyatnytska Church
576 m
Saints Borys and Hlib Cathedral
12 m
Catherine's Church
243 m
Chernihiv Fortress Guns
320 m
Chernihiv Regional historical museum
156 m
Regimental Office House
242 m
Ancient Chernihiv
628 m
Taras Shevchenko
303 m
Derz︠h︡avnyĭ arkhiv Chernihivsʹkoï oblasti
72 m
Chernihiv Regional Art Museum
225 m
Borysohlibska Street, Chernihiv
308 m
Chernihiv Philharmony
284 m
Archbishop's residence in Chernihiv
65 m
Chernihiv Youth Theatre
402 m
Сквер Богдана Хмельницького (Чернігів)
542 m
Ivan Mazepa Memorial
87 m
Annunciation Church
45 m
Парк культури та відпочинку імені М. М. Коцюбинського
113 m
Building of the Nicholas diocesan brotherhood
286 m
Great Synagogue in Chernihiv
398 m
Girls' Gymnasium Chernihiv
225 m
Колокольня Елецкого монастыря
45 m
Пам'ятний знак жертвам Чорнобильської катастрофи
424 m
Сквер имени Н. Н. Попудренко
698 m
Provincial Treasury Post Station building in Chernihiv
255 m
Могила Н. Н. Попудренко
718 m
Пам'ятний знак на місці будинку, де жив Л. І. Глібов
401 mReviews
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