Castle Nowogrodzie Wołyńskim, Medieval fortress in Zviahel, Ukraine.
Castle Nowogrodzie Wołyńskim is a fortress ruin located on elevated terrain near the Sluch River in Zviahel, Ukraine. The remaining stone walls reveal sections of the original defensive perimeter and fortification elements that once protected the entire complex.
Prince Konstanty Ostrogski ordered the construction of this fortress in 1507 to strengthen regional military defense. Over the following centuries, it played a crucial role in local defense strategies against various threats and invasions.
The castle served as a vital defensive center for the region's population over many centuries. Walking through the ruins today, you can see how people organized their protection and daily activities within these stone walls.
The ruins are accessible daily from sunrise to sunset with open access to the grounds. Wear sturdy shoes as the terrain is uneven and partially overgrown with vegetation in places.
Underground passages run beneath the fortress, connecting different sections of the complex and remaining partially unexplored to this day. These hidden tunnels likely served as escape routes or secret supply lines if the outer walls were breached.
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