Dubno Castle

Dubno Castle is located on a promontory on the Ikva river in the Dubno, Rivne region. It was built by Prince Konstantin Ostrozhsky in 1492 on the place of ancient fortifications. However, the castle was rebuilt by Janusz Ostrozhsky in the Late Renaissance style in the early 17th century. Later on it was owned by the princes Zaslavsky, Sangushko, Lyubomirsky. The castle was never conquered during the entire period of its existence, despite attempts by the Tatars, Cossacks, Russian and Swedish troops. The Dubno Castle is now a national historical and cultural museum and a favorite place for tourists.

Photos by viktor-koldun.

Khersones Tavriysky near Sevastopol

Khersones Tavriysky is a unique archaeological site and historical place in the south of Crimea. The ancient city of Chersonesus was built there for over 2.5 thousand years ago. During its long history Chersonesus has experienced many wars and was a city of many of the ancient states. It was renamed to Chersonese, Chersonesos, Cherson and even Korsun. Now this place is a state historical museum where are monuments of many eras and cultures.

Photos by Michael Kryukov

Vorontsov Palace in Alupka

Vorontsov Palace is one of the main attractions of Alupka, Crimea. It was built in 1848 by architect Edward Blore. Palace construction lasted more than 20 years. There is also a beautiful park near the Vorontsov Palace. It was created by a talented German horticulturist Karl Kebah. Palace with a garden was owned by the family of Vorontsov before the 1917 revolution. Then it was nationalized, and soon there was a museum.

Photos by Al