Drohobych

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Drohobych is a large city in the foothills of the Carpathians, the foundation of which dates back to the 11th century, when there was a fortified settlement Bych. It was burnt, and on the site of the conflagration there was "another Bych", which is where the name came from. According to another version, the name is associated with the fact that the settlement arose from the "other side" of the river from the saltworks that had existed here for a long time. From the fortifications of the times of the Galicia-Volyn principality, a defensive tower (XIII century) has survived, which later became the bell tower of the Cathedral Church of St. Bartholomew (Ascension), built in the XIV-XVI centuries. on the ruins of the prince's tower at the behest of the Polish king Vla ...

Drohobych is a large city in the foothills of the Carpathians, the foundation of which dates back to the 11th century, when there was a fortified settlement Bych. It was burnt, and on the site of the conflagration there was "another Bych", which is where the name came from. According to another version, the name is associated with the fact that the settlement arose from the "other side" of the river from the saltworks that had existed here for a long time. From the fortifications of the times of the Galicia-Volyn principality, a defensive tower (XIII century) has survived, which later became the bell tower of the Cathedral Church of St. Bartholomew (Ascension), built in the XIV-XVI centuries. on the ruins of the prince's tower at the behest of the Polish king Vladislav Yagailo. In the XIV century. the city of Drohobych was one of the centers of salt production, and since the 19th century. became the center of oil refining. The philosopher Yuri Kotermak, better known as Yuri Drohobych, comes from Drohobych. I. Franko spent his childhood and youth here. The wooden church of St. Yura (XVI-XVII centuries) with a bell tower is one of the brightest works of Galician folk architecture. In the interior there is an iconostasis (1659) and paintings of the 17th century. Now part of the exposition of the local history museum is located here. Other attractions: the wooden church of the Exaltation of the Holy Cross (17th century) with 17th century paintings. and unique icons of the 15th-18th centuries; the Church of the Holy Trinity (XVII century), the former Carmelite monastery; choral synagogue; town hall building; fragments of historical buildings.

Дрогобич - місто в передгір'ї Карпат, заснування якого відносять до XI ст., коли тут існувало укріплене поселення Бич. Воно було спалено, а на місці згарища виник "другий Бич", звідки і пішла назва. За іншою версією назва пов'язана з тим, що поселення виникло з "другого боку" річки від солеварні, яка тут існувала здавна. З укріплень часів Галицько-Волинського князівства збереглася оборонна вежа (XIII ст.), яка згодом стала дзвіницею кафедрального костелу Св. Варфоломія (Вознесіння), побудованого в XIV-XVI ст. на руїнах князівського терема з волі польського короля Владислава Ягайла. В XIV ст. місто Дрогобич було одним із центрів солеваріння, а з XIX ст. стало центром нафтопереробки. Родом з Дрогобича філософ Ю. Котермак, більше відомий як Юрій Дрогобич. Тут пр ...

Дрогобич - місто в передгір'ї Карпат, заснування якого відносять до XI ст., коли тут існувало укріплене поселення Бич. Воно було спалено, а на місці згарища виник "другий Бич", звідки і пішла назва. За іншою версією назва пов'язана з тим, що поселення виникло з "другого боку" річки від солеварні, яка тут існувала здавна. З укріплень часів Галицько-Волинського князівства збереглася оборонна вежа (XIII ст.), яка згодом стала дзвіницею кафедрального костелу Св. Варфоломія (Вознесіння), побудованого в XIV-XVI ст. на руїнах князівського терема з волі польського короля Владислава Ягайла. В XIV ст. місто Дрогобич було одним із центрів солеваріння, а з XIX ст. стало центром нафтопереробки. Родом з Дрогобича філософ Ю. Котермак, більше відомий як Юрій Дрогобич. Тут пройшли дитячі та юнацькі роки І. Франка. Дерев'яна церква Св. Юра (XVI-XVII ст.) з дзвіницею - один з найяскравіших творів галицької народної архітектури. В інтер'єрі - іконостас (1659 р.) та розписи XVII ст. Зараз тут розміщена частина експозиції історико-краєзнавчого музею. Інші пам'ятки: дерев'яна церква Воздвиження Чесного Хреста (XVII ст.) з розписами XVII ст. та унікальними іконами XV-XVIII ст.; церква Св. Трійці (XVII ст.), яка була частиною кармелітського монастиря; хоральна синагога; будівля ратуші; фрагменти історичної забудови.

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Church of St. George

Temple , Museum / gallery , UNESCO world heritage site

The wooden church of St. George is one of the brightest works of Galician folk architecture. It is included in the UNESCO World Heritage List in the category "Wooden Churches of the Carpathian Region of Ukraine". Belongs to the end of XV - beginning of XVI century. Brought to Drohobych from the Carpathian village. Nadeevo in 1656 and was installed on the site of the burned predecessor. In 1678 the bell tower was built. The interior is painted with magnificent frescoes by S. Meditsky, the ancient carved iconostasis has been preserved. The church has been renovated several times, but has not lost its original appearance. Currently, part of the exposition of the Museum of History and Local Lore is located here. The rest of the exposition is located in the neighboring wooden church of the Exaltation of the Holy Cross (1613)

Map pin icon Salty pond Street, 23A

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Church of the Exaltation of the Holy Cross

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The wooden three-log church of the Exaltation of the Holy Cross in Drohobych is considered one of the best buildings in the style of Galician folk architecture. The church was founded in the XVI century, but as a result of construction in 1661 it lost its original appearance. Preserved monumental tempera painting of the XVII century. and unique examples of icon painting of the XV-XVIII centuries. Located in the suburbs of Zvarychi, on the territory of the fire department. Nearby is a wooden bell tower of the XVII century.

Map pin icon Zvarytska Street, 9

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Drohobych Museum

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The Historical Department, the Department of Nature and the administration of the Drohobych Museum are located in the former building of the Drohobych County Council (1894). The exposition of the museum, opened in 1940, was based on the collections of Count Lyantskoronsky, the Hirovsky Jesuit School, as well as part of the collection of the Sambir Museum. In particular, the oldest pottery in the Carpathians, bronze treasure of the Early Iron Age, a certificate confirming Drohobych Magdeburg law, scales for weighing salt, public cash register of the XVI century, a collection of coins of the XIV-XIX centuries. etc. To mark the 60th anniversary of the Ukrainian Insurgent Army, a diorama-model "Insurgent Hideout" was opened, which was made according to the description of the UPA commander S. Stebelsky.

Map pin icon Ivana Franka Street, 32

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Drohobych Saltworks

Architecture , Museum / gallery

Drohobych Saltworks is a museum enterprise that has been operating continuously since the 13th century. to this day. It is considered one of the oldest permanent industrial enterprises in the world and the oldest in Ukraine. The saltworks in Drohobych was first mentioned in 1250. Since then, she has been working continuously in the same place - near the salt brine lakes, from which salt is extracted by evaporation. It was around this enterprise that the city of Drohobych developed, becoming a significant industrial and commercial center of Galicia. The saltworks flourished in Austrian times. The technical base in Soviet times was updated, salt production reached 10-11 thousand tons per year, but now the technology has returned to the artisanal level, the general condition of the old shops is a cause for concern. Until recently, the plant was leased by CJSC "Drohobych-Galka", but in 2013 the company was returned to state ownership. It is planned to build a new shop and create a museum on the basis of old production facilities. Excursions are available by prior arrangement.

Map pin icon Solony Stavok Street, 27

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Gallery of Sacred Art (Vice-Mayor's House)

Architecture , Museum / gallery

The Gallery of Sacred Art in Drohobych was opened in 1996 in a building built in the early twentieth century. Vice-Mayor J. Feierstein. The facade of a small building in the Art Nouveau style is completely preserved. Especially valuable exhibits - ancient Boyko icons of the XVI-XX centuries. Also on display: sacred sculpture, decorative carvings, wrought iron crosses, manuscripts and old manuscripts, costumes of priests, etc.

Map pin icon Sichovykh Striltsiv Street, 18

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