Ostrog Castle - the former residence of the powerful Dukes of Ostrog, who in XIV-XVII centuries . owned vast lands in Volyn. Strengthening began building Prince Danilo - the first known exactly prince of the dynasty Ostrozhsky . His descendants for two centuries expand and strengthen its capital.With lock connected with the history of black princess Galshki , which after the death of her father Elijah Ostrog inherited all his fortune. Her hand flared up real magnates of war, its twice forced into marriage by force , but her uncle Basil , Constantine managed to keep possession Ostrozhsky kind .Subsequently, he became famous as an educator and advocate of orthodoxy. The oldest building is the castle of Ostrog Watchtower (XIV cent. ), In which the exposition of Museum ( the main exhibit is the famous Ostrog Bible , published in 1681, pioneer Fedorov ). Well preserved Round Tower (XVI century.), Which are visible from the foot of the dome of the monastery in Mezeritch . On the grounds of the castle is the ancient cathedral of the Epiphany (1453 ), whose silhouette was the emblem of the city. With Catholics the church was partially destroyed a wall with loopholes included in the fortification system of the castle. At the end . XIX century. the cathedral was rebuilt , domes were typical gilding.In 1905 he erected Gate tower. Temple of acting , belongs to the UOC- MP.
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