Attractions of Bilhorod-Dnistrovskyi

Medieval fortress "Ackerman" on the banks of the Dniester estuary - one of the largest and best preserved in Ukraine. Built on the site of the ancient city of Thira (archeological excavations are underway). Until the 10th century, there were probably fortifications of Slavic tribes of Tiverts and Ulychi. The building of the citadel belongs to the Genoese period of XIII-XIV centuries. The main fortifications of the Bilgorod fortress were built during the Moldavian rule (XV century). The total length of the walls is 2 km. Height of walls and towers from 5 to 15 m. 26 of 34 towers have survived. In 1484 the fortress came under the rule of Turkey, a mosque was built (the minaret is preserved). In 1789 the town of Ackermann was taken without a fight by the Don Cossacks of M. Platov together with the Buz Cossacks sent by Prince Potemkin-Tavriysky. At present, the Ackerman Fortress architectural complex is managed by the Fortress utility company. An exposition of instruments of torture was opened on the territory, siege weapons were displayed in the yard. Music festivals and historical fencing championships are held.

The main exposition of the Bilhorod-Dnistrovsky Museum of Local Lore is housed in a one-story building in the Empire style, built in the XIX century for the merchant and mayor M. Femilidi. In several halls visitors can get acquainted with the ancient and medieval history of the Northern Black Sea Coast, the history of the city of the XIX and early XX centuries, the nature of the region. The original objects of life and art of Ancient Greece, numismatic collection, samples of oriental and Russian weapons are presented. In the next building there is an ethnographic museum, which introduces the traditions of the peoples of the region.