Those, who were born in USSR, may recognize this known and unknown castle as Béthune Abbey. How is that possible?
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In the soviet screening of the famous novel “Three Musketeers” by Alexandre Dumas here were filmed scenes related to the monastery. Thus, wide audience saw it lots of times, but fairly know what and where is it.
That's why the castle isn't very popular as a tourist attraction, but it is worth to tell about I think. Besides, it has a picturesque location.
I visited this place 2 years ago, it was actually close, but the guard was so kind to let me and my husband in for a short while. Today it is finally opened for visitors, from Thursday to Sunday. You can find most timely info on their Website, it has English version.
Svirzh Castle is situated in 43 km from city of Lviv. You can get here by bus or by car.
Svirzh is a name of a small river, and it was inherited by a village and a castle. First, it was a fortress, construction of which begun in 1453.
Fortress had the perfect vantage point. Located on the top of high hill over a pond surrounded with swamps. By the way, gateways that block a river to form a pond, were constructed back in the XVI century. Now this place is very fond of fishing.
A deep ditch stretches along the central wall, and a drawbridge leads to the main gate.
Despite of all these advantages, the citadel was seized and burned many times during wars.
During period of peace the fortress transformed into a castle with beautiful walls in the Renaissance style, surrounded with an awesome park with exotic trees and birds.
There was an interesting period of time when the owner of the castle was Robert Lamesan de Salins, French aristocrat who moved here escaping from the revolution, and married Irena Woliansky. Probably, the castle reminded him of his homeland, and he did very much to renew the beauty of the castle and the park. It was the period of greatest prosperity.
Just try to imagine how it may look like!
From the XVII century the estate changed his owners often. No one knows for sure whose bloodline this Griffon belongs to...
Shortly after the WW II, the hidden door to the barn was accidentally found. There was no treasure behind them, just utensils and furniture, belongings of the last owner of the castle. All the "treasures" were disassembled by their villagers.
Nice to see that the castle survived its harsh times and survived. I want to believe that the restoration awaits it, and we will still see his former greatness.
Thank you for your time! I hope you enjoyed it!
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Very wonderful, a castle with a lot of history and when I see your photos, I can only imagine the life that was lived here, once, a long, long time ago * ___ * That hidden door looks really magical, too! Even if there was no treasure found, I love such hidden doors :)
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Excuse me my silly question, but I wonder do you have snow in winter?
ehy dear @zirochka, beautiful castle and your post is super accurate and detailed with all the description of the history of the building !! and even your photos are very beautiful, it makes you come to be there, I don't find it hard to think that it was the site of cinematographic scenes :-))
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Thank you so much for taking time to read and view it, and write such a nice comment!! I am glad that you like it, because it is really lovely :)
we are travel addicted and every suggestion is precious, especially to discover little-known treasures !! thank you
Totally agree! :D
I did. Despite the wear and tear, it looks impresive. We can tell how glorious it must have been in its prime!
Can only agree. Thank you for coming along!
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What a fascinating place with an interesting history! Your photos show off how lovely it is now and it is fun to imagine how beautiful it could be if it was restored.
Hello, Melinda! Thank you for your time to read it.
I very much hope I will meet restoration🌝 10 years ago we didn't hear about inner tourism here in Ukraine. Now it is getting more popular, and it is very important to develop it.
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Beautiful shots from Ukraine and I'm wondering why it has a name and the castle is still unknown. River Svirzh looks really clear and reflects the skies.
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It is not only unknown castle in Ukraine. We discovered inner tourism recently, about 5-7 years ago. Without sufficient funding it is a long way.
Thank you for stopping by, @fredkese!
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ми в інстиутті приїжджали в свірж "патусіть". Там в середині якийсь чувак нам відкрив - сказав щоб ми більше нікого не пускали. а за нами і заскочили "маасковські туристи". Вже підстаркуваті. і з такою московсбкою безпосередністю і характерним аканням - на тій площі, де колодязь "о паасматрі - атсюда баярскій випрігівал..."
Там дійсно знімали деякі сцени. Та і Львові теж.
Добре, що нарешті можна в замок зайти офіційно ) З нас охоронець, до речі, 2 роки тому не взяв нічого.
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ну я вже років 12 тому був)
Beautiful reflection in the water .
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Agree, I love reflections as well
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Oh yes, I remember that Soviet movie. Of course I had no idea where it was filmed.
Interesting to know about that place, packed with so much history.
Wow, really? Has it been dubbed to Bulgarian?
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I don't remember if it was dubbed or subtitled, but I still remember the song
Пока пока покачивая
перьями на шляпах.
Судьбе не раз шепнем
мерси боку!
😀
Браво! ))
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STOPThis is my kind of place! :) But I'm sure you know it..
Stunning architecture and beautiful landscape. Good for you that it's not that touristy :) How is it inside? Is there also some furniture left or just bare walls?
Thank you for sharing this lovely place with us!
I think you'd guess it was inspired by you, Martina :)
We didn't have a chance to get into, as it was actually closed, and the security guy was very kind and let us in for 10 minutes. But it was 2 year ago, now it is opened, so I think we should pay a visit to this place again :)
That is so sweet of you!
Oh, I misunderstood then. I read that you were there two years ago but I assumed (for some unknown reason) that you've been there after it was opened to public as well :)
I hope you can go there soon again or maybe I'll go there next time I'm in Slovakia :)
I'd like to go there again in autumn. It is such a picturesque season! And I really wonder how does it look from inside.
I'd be most happy to see your post of visiting Ukraine, indeed :) We'll see who'd come over there sooner )))
It's difficult for me as my husband is too afraid to cross the border because of all the stamps in his passport. But I will have to convince him as I truly like Ukraine :)
I think if you can manage the situation, you both will like your trip ) If you travel by car, there's no need to go far from the border. Western Ukraine has rich history and a lot to see, churches and castles, fortresses, mountains 🌞 I feel like a guide already ))))
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FUN FACT : Castle was successfully conquered by Turkish Army in 1672.
That's true. Thank you.
Howdy zirochka! very interesting, I love castles! I'm glad it survived.
Yes, me too. Is seems I like architecture ) Steem helped me to found it out ))
haha! howdy again zirochka! yes, Steemit has forced me to notice a great deal more things and appreciate them more too. God bless you guys, how is it going over there?
Hello, Janton!
Well, summer is going on, I am moved to another team and change a desk in the office. Look forward to vacations in the end of August.
Also, we bought a new BIG TV, it us terrific. Now need to hang it on the wall, wait for delivery of special mount rack.
Wow, such a lot of news, I am surprised myself, lol
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So things are going very well! I love big tv's. lol. It's a wonderful luxury to have!