Medzhybizh Fortress Tour

If you are fond of the medieval history and architecture, a day trip to Medzhybizh Fortress from Kamianets-Podilskyi is a perfect choice for you. The trip will start from the pick-up from your hotel and you will enjoy a 2.5-hour drive, contemplating the picturesque landscapes along the route. Meanwhile, your local guide will introduce you to the history of this part of Ukraine.

Once you reach the final destination, the comprehensive tour of the territory of Medzhybizh will start. The history of the city of Medzhybizh dates back to the XII century. Its name proceeds from the location of the city between two rivers – Southern Bug and Buzhok. For centuries, the city has been under the rule of different nations, including the Tatars, Poles, Turks, Lithuanians, and Russians. The fortress was destroyed several times and then rebuilt from the ruins. However, from the last big reconstruction in XVI century, the fortress survived almost untouched until our days.

The architecture of the fortress is impressive. It has a triangular-shaped form with 17-meter high walls and three towers. Inside the fortress walls, you may see a spacious yard with a church of XVI century. Nowadays there is an operating museum, where you will find the expositions of folk art of the region as well as the exhibits related to the history of the fortress.

Moreover, you will see how beautiful Medzhybizh Fortress reflects in the waters of the Southern Bug. Not surprisingly, it is often called a “White Swan”, as it reminds of this elegant bird, gliding on the surface of the river.

However, the city is famous not only for its beautiful fortress but also for the Jewish heritage. Medzhybizh is considered the birthplace of Hasidism and a famous Jewish rabbi Bal Shem Tov lived there in the XVIII century.

After the tour, you will return to Kamianets-Podilskyi, where the driver will drop you off at your hotel.