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14-SEP-2010 Jola Dziubinska

Olesko Castle

Olesko, Ukraine view map

The Olesko Castle, oval in shape, stands on top of a small hill, about fifty meters in height.
A moat and a wall surround it, which made a good defence for the castle. The castle is also surrounded by a dense swamp.
The first historical records of the castle are in a document dated 1390.
In the 15th century, the castle was changed from being a defense point, to simply a getaway for aristocracy.
It's there where Polish King Jan III Sobieski was born and spent many years of his life.


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Sandi Whitteker18-Oct-2010 11:41
Very different architecture from the European castles. Imposing.
Martin Wenzel02-Oct-2010 11:10
Nice shot, Jola!
Cindi Smith29-Sep-2010 13:04
Wow, it is so stately sitting on top of the hill. What a great image!
zyziza29-Sep-2010 12:12
very fine from that distance!
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