The fortress is located in southern Ukraine on the banks of the Dniester River. The castle was built in the 14th century by the Moldavian hospodar.
Khotyn Castle played an important role in the history of Eastern Europe, particularly during the Polish–Ottoman wars in the 17th century. In 1621, during the Battle of Khotyn, the Polish army led by Hetman Stanisław Żółkiewski defeated the Ottoman forces, halting Turkish expansion into Central Europe.
The castle was repeatedly destroyed and rebuilt over the centuries, until the late 18th century, when it was captured by the Russians. In 1918, following the collapse of the Austro-Hungarian Empire, the castle became part of the newly established Ukrainian People’s Republic.
Khotyn Fortress
The first line of defenses located in front of Khotyn Castle.
Alexander Nevsky Church in Khotyn
A church within the Khotyn Fortress complex on the banks of the Dniester River in Ukraine. The building stands high on a hill above the river, featuring a bell tower, a main dome, and golden crosses.
Khotyn Castle
The central stronghold of the Khotyn Fortress complex.
Monument to Hetman Petro Konashevych-Sahaidachny
Dedicated to Petro Konashevych, known as Sahaidachny, one of the most distinguished Cossack commanders whose troops gained fame in the Battle of Khotyn. Sahaidachny frequently defended the Polish–Lithuanian Commonwealth against Moscow and Ottoman forces.
Kamianets-Podilskyi
The castle was built in the 13th century by Ruthenian princes and expanded by successive owners.