Attractions of Iziaslav

The grandiose complex of the Bernardine monastery rises on a hill a little away from the center of Iziaslav.

The construction was started in 1596 after the Union of Berestey. The architect Yakub Madlena perfectly integrated the defensive monastery complex into the surrounding landscape. The main buildings were Saint Michael's Church (1602) and a huge cell building (1610), surrounded by 6-meter walls with an entrance tower and a gate.

The monastery was damaged during the War of Liberation in 1648, but was later restored and rebuilt under the direction of the architect Paolo Fontana.

During Soviet times, the monastery was converted into a maximum security prison. The building still performs this function, so it is not possible to inspect the territory.

The Iziaslav historical and local history museum is located in the premises of the cultural center.

The museum was founded in the 1920s and 1930s, but was closed during the Second World War, and was restored only in 2003.

The museum presents an exposition that tells about the history and ethnography of the region. In particular, you can see unique exhibits from the interior of the Church of Saint Michael, which was located on the territory of the Bernardine Monastery.

A separate exhibition tells about the culture and traditions of the Jewish community of Iziaslav: ritual objects, cult books of the 19th century.

An exhibition of works by local artist Mykola Tkachuk is on display: painting, sculpture, wood carving.

The Cathedral Catholic Church of Saint John the Baptist is one of the oldest buildings in Iziaslav.

Founded by Prince Yanush Zaslavsky and his wife Oleksandra next to the Iziaslav Castle, together with a school, a hospital and a presbytery. The architect Iacolo Madeleine built the defensive temple in the Gothic style, but after the reconstruction in 1756 under the guidance of the architect Paolo Fontana, it took on the features of the Renaissance.

The Church of John the Baptist served as the burial place of the Sangushko princes.

In Soviet times, the temple was turned into a local history museum, then the premises were used for various economic needs. In the 1960s. the house was heavily damaged by fire and has not yet been restored.

The Missionary Church of Saint Joseph in Zaslav (present-day Iziaslav) was built by the court architect of the Polish royal court, Paolo Fontana, who at the time served as an artillery lieutenant for the owner of the city, Pavlo Karl Sangushko.

One of the most interesting examples of late baroque in Volyn. In the 19th century, the cell building of the Lazarite monastery was added, which now houses the local pension fund and other organizations. The church is located next to the ruins of the Sangushko Palace, which is connected to it by an arched bridge.

The church has been partially restored, services are held. In front of the building there is a monument to the heroes of the Second World War - a self-propelled artillery installation.

The ruins of the palace complex of the Sangushko princes in Iziaslav are located on the right bank of the river Horyn on the territory of the New City.

The construction of his estate on the basis of ancient fortifications was started in the 18th century by the new owner of the city, Pavlo Karl Sangushko, inviting the architect Paolo Fontana. At different times, the princes received many prominent people here, in particular. Russian Tsar Peter I, Austrian Emperor Joseph II, the last Polish king Stanislav Avhust Ponyatovsky, generals Suvorov and Kutuzov.

Only the framework of the palace, the covered courtyard with arcades and the palace bridge remained from the grand architectural ensemble. Access is free.

The stone tower-quarry and earth ramparts of the Starozaslavsky (Staromisky) castle are located on a hill in the old part of Iziaslav, on the left bank of the Horyn river.

It is possible that the construction was started by Prince Vasyl Ostrozky back in the 15th century, although the "official" biography of the Starozaslavsky castle dates back to 1539. At that time, the city was owned by Prince Yuriy's son, from whom the princely family of Zaslavsky descended.

A common version is that the fortified building with a complex system of cellars, which has survived, was the princely treasury.

The second floor was built in the 18th century under the Sangushko princes.

Later, the premises were used as a warehouse, and during the Soviet era it began to collapse. Now the ruins are in a neglected state, access is free.