Ukraine is rich in castles, but unfortunately not so rich to keep them all in good condition. Nevertheless, the work in this direction is underway, there are quite a lot of locks, which will please any traveler.
Any tourist rating is always controversial, most of such rankings are created by copywriters who just looking for pretty pictures on the internet. In our list we rely on the extensive experience of travel, so consider it objectively.
10. Zbarazh Castle
The castle was built brothers princes from Zbarazh, who studied from Galileo Galilei. Two famous cossacks, Ivan Bohun and Nestor Morozenko, died during the battle near the walls of the fortress. These events were further described in the famous novel "With Fire and Sword".
Zbarazh Castle ©Yuriy Buriak
9. Castle-Palace of the Count Schoenborn
This palace is unique in its kind. There are exactly 365 windows, 52 rooms, and 12 doors. An architect was likely to be addicted to numbers and calendars. In front of the castle there is a pond, the form of which resembles the borders of the Austro-Hungarian Empire at that time.
Palace of the Count Schoenborn ©Yuriy Buriak
8. Svirzh Castle
Photogenic castle on the shore of the pond. Unfortunately it stands empty.
Svirzh Castle ©kapitoliy.net.ua
7. Olesko Castle
Small, but, nevertheless, pretty and well-kept castle, also conveniently located.
Olesko Castle ©tour-collection.com.ua
6. Castle-fortress in Khotyn
Popular with filmmakers fortress, situated in a picturesque location on the banks of the Dniester.
Castle-fortress in Khotyn ©Yuriy Buriak
5. Lutsk castle
Lubart Castle is the pride of Lutsk. The only surviving architectural monuments in Ukraine left from the era of the Grand Duchy of Lithuania.
Lubart's Castle, the symbol of the city ©Yuriy Buriak
4. Castle in Pidgirtsi
Big and beautiful castle-palace, currently is a branch of the Lviv Art Gallery. Unfortunately surrounding area is not well kept, due to continues renovation.
Pidgirtsi Castle ©Yuriy Buriak
3. Fortress in Bilhorod-Dnistrovskyi
The biggest fortification of Ukraine.
Belgorod-Dniester fortress ©1zoom.ru
2. Palanok Castle in Mukachevo
The most well-kept and renovated castle in Ukraine. Located on the mountain with a height of 70 meters. In the 18th century was the strongest fortress in the east of the Austrian Empire.
Palanok Castle ©замкимира.рф
1. Castle in Kamianets-Podilskyi
The most picturesque castle in Ukraine. Located in a very beautiful location, on a rock, around which runs the river Smotrych in the canyon.
Castle from the observation deck ©Yuriy Buriak
