The intersection of the Russian and Castle

One of the largest historical centers in the WesternUkraineisTernopil– a town situated on the banks of the Seret river. Wonderful atmosphere, ancient buildings, superb Western-Ukrainian culture, will give a sense of comfort and peace to all who want to visit Ternopil. The city's large number of attractions that came to us from time immemorial, and modern cultural values and works of art. Get to know this city needs slowly. And, of course – clearly Ternopil will open to those who are familiar with his story. The first mention of the then city of Tarnopol, date back to 1540, the year when the Krakow castellan Jan Tarnowski was granted Royal Charter with seal of Sigismund I, in which the tycoon was given the right for the construction of the castle in the tract Sopilche, the establishment of the new city and the management of adjacent lands, protecting the South-Eastern frontiers of the Polish state against Tatar attacks. But fertile land and dense forests served as a refuge from enemies, people were attracted to this land much earlier. This is evidenced by numerous archaeological finds. Ternopil construction of the fortress took eight years. In the fortification system of the citadel consisted of three tower defense, castle, synagogue, and Church of the Nativity and exaltation of the cross (nadstavna) temple, which survived until our days. Despite the rare visits of the head of the Ternopil – then the city grew rapidly, and by the closing date of the construction of the Ternopil castle received the Magdeburg law, which gives residents a host of privileges, which contributed to even more rapid growth of the population and the economy of the city. Ternopil has a notable history of various military battles and national liberation struggles. During its existence, the city was repeatedly plundered by Tatars and Turks burned and destroyed, many times repulsed the attacks, residents of the city, kept the defense, not yield before the onslaught of the enemy. Here was held the liberating path of Bogdan Khmelnitsky against Polish oppression. During world war II Ternopil was occupied by the Nazis, almost all the way to the Victory. In these troubled times, the city was almost completely destroyed, and was destroyed the jewel of the Ternopil – ancient city pond. After the war, the pond has been fully restored to 1956. Adjacent to the lake territories were carried out voluntary activities on the improvement, and was also laid hugePark them. T. G. Shevchenkothat is one of the favorite places for walking residents and visitors.