Walking Tour of Chortkiv's Historic Landmarks

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Chortkiv Old Town Hall

The Old Town Hall on Rynok Square is one of Chortkiv's most recognisable buildings. Built in the 19th century, its highlight is a half-timbered clock tower with four dials, a rarity in Galicia that re...

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Church of the Ascension (wooden)

The wooden Church of the Ascension in the Dolishnia Vyhnanka district is a unique example of Ukrainian wooden architecture. According to tradition, it was built in 1630 without a single nail, and afte...

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Church of the Dormition (Chortkiv)

The Church of the Dormition is one of the oldest in town. It was built by craftsmen of the town brotherhood in 1581-1584 and consecrated in 1583 on the feast of the Dormition. The initiators were furr...

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St. Stanislaus Church and Dominican Monastery

The Dominican Church of Our Lady of the Holy Rosary and St. Stanislaus is an active Roman Catholic church in Chortkiv. The Dominicans arrived in 1610 on a privilege from Stanisław Hołski, and the firs...

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Church of the Intercession (Dolishnia Vyhnanka)

The Church of the Intercession in the Dolishnia Vyhnanka district arose at the turn of the 20th century, when a healing spring appeared here and inspired believers to build a church. It was built in 1...

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Chortkiv Castle (Holski-Potocki Castle)

Chortkiv Castle is a pentagon-shaped fortress on the left bank of the Seret river beneath Vyhnanka hill. The first wooden fortifications appeared here in the late 14th century, and in 1610 the town's...

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A guided walk through old Chortkiv with a guide from the Chortkiv Tourist Information Centre. The route passes the town hall with its clock tower and market rows, the wooden Ascension and Assumption churches, St Stanislaus church, the Church of the Protection and the Golski Castle above the Seret. Duration and route can be tailored from one to three hours. The centre also offers kayak rental, workshops and event organisation.