Pidhirtsi Castle
Підгорецький замок
One of the most valuable palace-garden complexes in the eastern borderlands—and one of the most haunted.

📜 Pidhirtsi Castle (Підгорецький замок) is a residential castle-fortress and one of the most valuable palace-garden complexes in western Ukraine.
🔍 Known for its Renaissance and Early Baroque architecture, it is part of the Lviv National Art Gallery.

Why Go

👻 One of Ukraine's most haunted castles, with tales of a mysterious lady in white.
🏰 Explore a massive castle with a rich history, constructed around 1640 and sieged multiple times.
🎨 Admire Renaissance influence, statues of saints, and historical art collections.
🌳 Enjoy the picturesque location overlooking the Styr River valley with a landscaped park.

Why Avoid

⚠️ Still abandoned and in bad condition, with significant fire damage in 1956.

Tips

🎟️ The basement, holding a “ghost residence,” requires a ticket.
⛪ The church in front of the castle is free to visit.

Cost

💰 Basement access requires a ticket, church is free.

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