It was built by the Tworowski-Buchacki family. It was rebuilt by the Potocki-Movile family in the 16th–17th centuries in the Renaissance style. It was a defensive structure, and saw combat several times. It fell into disrepair following its destruction by the Ottomans in the late 17th century. During the 19th century, while in the Austrian Partition (following the partitions of Poland) it was partially demolished to reclaim building material. Now it is a tourist attraction and the castle ruins are open to visitors. The castle is managed by the Castles of Ternopil Oblast National Reserve.[1]
Sources
(in Polish) Stanisław Sławomir Nicieja, Twierdze kresowe Rzeczypospolitej, Wydawnictwo Iskry, Warszawa 2006. ISBN83-244-0024-9
Black Ruthenia
Volhynia
Red Ruthenia
Podolia
