The spirit of the Middle Ages in Kamyanets-Podilsky Castle

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According to the medieval chronicles the fortress in Kamyanets-Podilsky was built in the second half of the 14th century by the Lithuanian prince Koryatovych. Kamyanets-Podilsky is a town that has preserved the spirit of the Middle Ages. Its impressive fortress is a landmark in the history of construction of fortified places and strongholds. The town`s scenic beauty is enhanced by the Polish and Russian Gates, Armenian Bastions, Turkish Bridge (enigma of centuries), Dominican Roman-Catholic Church (14-17century), Trinitarian Roman-Catholic Church, Petropavlivska (Peter and Paul’s) Church, Mykolayivska Church (14th century), Polish and Armenian Market Squares, and other ancient monuments.
Along with the Old Town neighborhood, the castle is listed as part of the National Historical-Architectural Sanctuary "Kamyanets" and the National Environmental Park "Podilsky Tovtry". The complex is a candidate UNESCO World Heritage Site, nominated in 1989 by the Ukrainian representatives, and also one of the Seven Wonders of Ukraine. Today, the Kamyanets-Podilsky Castle is the most recognized landmark of the city, serving as an important regional and national tourist attraction.