Answer: The old city with the fortress of the XIV-XVIII centuries and the Cathedral Church of the Holy Apostles Peter and Paul of the XVI century are mandatory points of the route. The Turkish Bridge of 1672 and the Armenian Bastion display a mix of Western European and Ottoman fortification schools. The 1754 Baroque Town Hall preserved the original sculptures by Jan de Witte.
Answer: The citadel of XI-XVIII centuries combines elements of Gothic, Renaissance and Ottoman military architecture. 12 towers of various shapes, including the unique Papal Tower with underground casemates, were built under the leadership of the Lithuanian Prince Vytautas. In 1793, the fortress withstood the siege of the Turkish Sultan Osman II thanks to 26-meter walls.
Answer: Children will be impressed by the museum of miniatures "7 Wonders of Ukraine" with exact copies of castles in 1:50 scale. The dungeons of the Dominican monastery of the XVI century with a system of passages and legends about reclusive monks are of keen interest. In summer there is a blacksmith workshop, where they demonstrate ancient metal processing technologies.
Answer: Views from the observation deck at the Castle Bridge to the canyon of the Smotrich River and the Old Fortress are considered the hallmark of the city. Arched Turkish bridge against the background of rocks creates spectacular angles, especially at sunset. The courtyard of the Armenian trading house of the XVII century with authentic stonework is a popular place for stylish photo shoots.
Answer: According to legend, the underground passage from the fortress to the church of St. Peter and Paul was built for 40 years by captive Janissaries. In the Armenian well of the XIV century allegedly hidden treasures of merchants who fled the Turkish invasion. Locals believe that the ghost of the commandant of the fortress Yuri Wolf appears in the tower of the Black Virgin before a thunderstorm.
Answer: The 1761 chapel of St. John of Nepomuk is hidden in the courtyards of the Old Town and has preserved the original frescoes. In the former synagogue of the XVI century you can see rare stone slabs with Jewish symbols. Windmills of the XVIII century on the outskirts demonstrate the traditional technology of grinding grain.
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