Olesko Castle
| Olesko | ||
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 Olesko Castle with a park |
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| Castle type : | Hilltop castle | |
| Conservation status: | Received or received substantial parts | |
| Place: | Olesko | |
| Geographical location | 49 ° 58 '6 " N , 24 ° 54' 2" E | |
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The Olesko Castle is located on the border of the Busk Raion in western Ukraine, near the city of Olesko , a good 70 km east of Lviv . The first records of the castle date from 1390 when Pope Boniface IX. bequeathed the castle to the bishop of Halytsch as a gift.
history
The original castle complex was built on a 50 m high hill. In addition to massive masonry, the defense system was protected by a moat and a swamp in front. In the early Middle Ages, the castle has had an eventful history, changed hands several times and at times belonged to Poland , Latvia and Hungary .
From the 15th century, Olesko was used by local nobles as a mansion. In 1605 Jan Danilowicz , voivode of Ruthenia and grandfather of John III bought it. Sobieski the plant. Later the castle was sold to the noble Koniecpolski family . Stanislaw Koniecpolski sold the property to John III in 1682 for PLN 400. Sobieski, who became King of Poland in 1674. After extensive restoration and redesign, he temporarily resided in the castle after 1687.
In the early 18th century, the castle was finally acquired by the Rzewuski family, who moved a large part of the furniture to their actual seat, Pidhirtsi Castle .
But above all, the castle is the birthplace of the Polish King John III. Sobieski, who played a decisive role in the victory over the Ottomans during the siege of Vienna . Sobieski also stayed here often, and many art objects testify to his presence. Olesko Castle is a popular destination for Polish tourists due to its historical significance as one of Sobieski's mansions.
Restoration work
As early as the end of the 16th century or the beginning of the 17th century, extensive repairs were carried out on the early medieval castle complex. In addition, numerous ceiling and wall paintings in the style of the Italian Renaissance a . a. from Johann III. Sobieski attached. In 1882 the castle of Olesko was finally bought by a society for the preservation of the castle, which started ten years later with damage, etc. a. of an earthquake in 1838. During the First and Second World Wars , the castle was again affected by acts of war and partially burned down after a lightning strike in 1956.
Finally, the complex and the associated garden were carefully rebuilt true to the original between 1961 and 1985 and a museum was set up that is dedicated to the history of the castle. Today, sculptures , pictures, tapestries , contemporary weapons and objects of everyday use are exhibited. Furthermore, the museum represents the most important collection of Polish art outside of Poland and is also part of the Golden Horseshoe , a network of three castles that also include Pidhirtsi Castle and Solotyj Potik Castle in addition to Olesko .
