Attractions of Zolochiv

The Renaissance castle of the Russian voivode Jakub Sobieski, the father of the future King of Poland Jan III Sobieski, is well preserved. For a long time the hostess was the wife of the voivode Maria Casimir de Arcuyon. The current appearance of the rectangular citadel with four bastions at the corners and ramparts around the perimeter of the fortress acquired in 1636. From the XIX century. the castle began to decline, later used as a prison by the Austrian, Soviet, Polish and German authorities. At the end of the XX century. restoration was carried out. The museum exhibits are located in the Grand Palace (a residential building with complex communications) and the Chinese Palace, which is made in a rare Eastern European style. The construction of palace toilets is of great interest to visitors. In the yard there are stones found on the outskirts with mysterious Gothic writings (XV century), which the legend connects with the activities of the Knights Templar. In front of the gate the castle ravelin (advanced fortification) was restored. Inside there is a cafe "Ravelin" and a souvenir shop, on top there is an observation deck.