Overview
Pidgoretsky Castle was built in the 17th century and is an example of Renaissance-era architecture that’s one part imposing palace and one part fortifications. Today the castle is part of the Lviv Art Gallery and a resort that includes an 18th-century wayside inn and a cathedral. Together with Olesky and Zolochivsky castles, Pidgoretsky Castle forms the “The Golden Horseshoe of Ukraine” – a popular castle tour of Lviv Region. Although it’s currently possible to see the castle’s interior due to ongoing restoration works, you can still tour its dungeons and walk the castle grounds to admire its well-sculpted gardens.
Location
Pidgoretsky Castle is located in Pidhirtsi village in Lviv region, 68 kilometers from Lviv.
How to get there:
- The easiest way is part of an organized excursion with a tour operator. Several tour companies offer tours of “Ukraine’s Golden Horseshoe”, which includes Olesky, Pidgoretsky, and Zolochivsky Castles.
- By car. Take highway E-40 (M-17), then turn off towards Zolochiv. Pidhoretsky Castle is visible from the highway.
- By public transport. Take a bus heading to Pidgirtsy at Bus Station #2 on Bohdana Khmelnytskoho Street.
Details
| Pidgoretsky Castle (Підгорецький замок) | |
|---|---|
| Website: | http://lvivgallery.org/ukr/12/objects.html (Ukrainian) |
| Visiting Hours: | summertime: Mon – Sat 11 a.m. – 6 p.m.; wintertime: Mon – Sat 10 a.m. – 5 p.m.; Sun 12 p.m. – 5 p.m. (closed Monday) |
| Admission Price: | 1 to 2 EURO (Cash only) |
| Groups Tours: | 3 EURO – 5 EURO |
| Location: | Outside Lviv |
| Visitor Info: | Group tour or Guide Recommended |
| Time to Visit: | 1 to 2 hours |
| Address: | Pidhirtsi village, Brodivskyi area, Lviv region, Ukraine, 80660 |
| Tel.: | + 38 (266) 307 40 |
