Staryi Zbarazh Castle
Staryi Zbarazh Castle (Ukrainian: Старозбаразька фортеця) a castle built in the 15th century by Kniaz Kaributas on a high rock,[1][2] and an architectural monument of national importance.[3] HistoryDuring a Tatar invasion in 1474, Kniaz Vasyl Nesvizkyi defended himself in the castle and fell there and the castle was burned.[1][2] After this invasion, the Zbaraskis rebuilt the stronghold and stayed there until 1589, when a Tatar invasion broke the defense led by Janusz Zbaraski and it was again destroyed.[4] After that it was not rebuilt again.[2] On the initiative of Kniaz Krzysztof Zbaraski, at the beginning of the 17th century, construction of a new castle in Zbarazh began, 3 km from the old one.[4] ArchitectureIn the 15th century, it was a wooden defensive structure surrounded by a wall, which included an entrance gate.[2] References
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