Volhynia, Lutsk

Name: Volhynia
Address: Lutsk, Ukraine

#13 among attractions in Lutsk

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Volhynia, is a historic region in Central and Eastern Europe, between south-eastern Poland, south-western Belarus, and western Ukraine. The borders of the region are not clearly defined, but the territory that still carries the name is Volyn Oblast, in western Ukraine. Volhynia has changed hands numerous times throughout history and been divided among competing powers. For centuries it was part of the Polish-Lithuanian Commonwealth. After Russian annexation all of Volhynia was part of the Pale of Settlement designated by Imperial Russia on its southwesternmost border. ()

Local name: Волинь Coordinates: 50°44'29"N, 25°21'14"E

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Lutsk Ukraine

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Nearby attractions include: Lubart's Castle, Saint Peter and Paul Cathedral, Lutheran Church, Lutsk Orthodox Fellowship of the True Cross.

1.3 miW
Medieval fortress with 3 towers
Lubart's Castle, Lutsk
35 min walk • Lubart's Castle, a historical fortress nestled in the heart of Lutsk, Ukraine, stands as a testament to the country's rich medieval past. This imposing stone structure, dating back to the 14th century, was built by the Lithuanian Grand Duke Lubart, after whom the...
1.5 miW
Church
Saint Peter and Paul Cathedral, Lutsk
39 min walk • Nestled in the heart of Lutsk, Ukraine, the Saint Peter and Paul Cathedral stands as a testament to the city's rich religious and architectural history. This majestic church, a beacon of faith for the local community, is renowned for its stunning design and spiritual...
1.7 miW
Church, Gothic Revival architecture
Lutheran Church, Lutsk
43 min walk • Nestled in the heart of Lutsk, Ukraine, stands the Lutheran Church, a spiritual beacon for the local community and a historical landmark. This church, with its distinctive architecture and rich heritage, serves as a testament to the religious diversity and cultural...
1.6 miW
Church
Lutsk Orthodox Fellowship of the True Cross, Lutsk
42 min walk • Nestled within the historic city of Lutsk, Ukraine, the Lutsk Orthodox Fellowship of the True Cross stands as a beacon of spirituality and heritage. This sacred church is not only a place of worship but also a symbol of enduring faith in a region steeped in a rich...
1.6 miW
Synagogue
Great Synagogue, Lutsk
41 min walk • The Great Synagogue of Lutsk is a historic site that bears witness to the rich cultural tapestry of Ukraine. Situated in the city of Lutsk, this synagogue is a testament to the once-thriving Jewish community that resided in the region.
1.6 miW
Square
Market, Lutsk
41 min walk • Market Square is one of the oldest squares in Lutsk, Ukraine, dating back to the 14th century. The square was developed after Lutsk received Magdeburg Rights. Over the years, Market Square has been the commercial, social and political center of the city.
1.4 miW
Street
Lesya Ukrainka street, Lutsk
37 min walk • Lesya Ukrainka street is a central pedestrian street in Lutsk, Ukraine, running from Fellowship Bridge Square to the city's central Theatre Square.
1.6 miW
Synagogue
Lutsk Synagogue, Lutsk
41 min walk • The Great Synagogue in Lutsk, Ukraine, is a Renaissance building with a tower. Located in the Jewish quarter, it was the religious, educational and community centre of Lutsk Jews until the invasion of Poland in the Second World War.
0.9 miNW
50°45'1"N • 25°20'19"E
Volyn Museum, Lutsk
24 min walk • Museum, History museum
1.4 miW
Concerts and shows, Theater
Drama Theater, Lutsk
35 min walk • The Volyn Regional Musical and Dramatic Theater named after T. G. Shevchenko is the regional academic musical and dramatic theater in the city of Lutsk, Volyn region; the main theater scene in Volyn.
1.6 miW
Church
Cerkva Pokrovi Presvatoi Bogorodici, Lutsk
42 min walk • Church of the Care of the Mother of God - Orthodox church in Lutsk. Since 1992, he has been the cathedral of the Volyn Eparchy of the Ukrainian Orthodox Church of the Moscow Patriarchate.