Bilhorod-Dnister fortress is an old and large fortress that is still in relatively good shape, although it could use some reconstruction. It is located just a short drive from Odessa, but be mindful of heavy traffic, as it can take about 1.5 to 2 hours to reach.
The fortress has a central courtyard with small cafes and gift shops, making it a nice place to visit in the summer. Visitors can also participate in activities like shooting a bow.
The fortress has great potential and offers a nice view from its old walls. There are many interesting areas to explore, and a market with local artists and their creations to browse and purchase.
Visitors have described the fortress as a nice and cool place, located just behind the sea. The staff is kind and the historical significance of the place is enjoyable, with various ancient war materials and accessories on display. The fortress is beautifully decorated for amazing photo opportunities and provides a peaceful atmosphere.
The fortress is larger than expected and offers a unique experience for those interested in exploring fortresses. It is situated on a hill overlooking the river, making it an ideal spot for capturing great pictures. Many original structures from the Middle Ages have been preserved.
Overall, the Bilhorod-Dnister fortress is a nice, well-maintained historical site. Admission fees apply, with special rates offered for students. The fortress holds significant historical value and offers a variety of handmade souvenir shops, making it a worthwhile place to visit.
Old and large fortress still in relatively good shape but could use some reconstruction.
A tour is not required as you can drive and park there easily yourself, just be mindful that with heavy traffic it can be a 1.5h-2h drive from Odessa
In the su.. Read more »mmer The central courtyard of the fortress has some small cafe's and little gift shops. Activities like shooting a bow are also available.
31.07.21
Lena
Nice location with a great potential. Hope that one day it will be implemented. Great old walls, nice view from them. Many interesting areas to look at. Good market with local artists and their creations to select from and buy
20.07.21
ammar
So nice and cool place ,
Just behind the see , the staff there so kind
So large historical and so amazing
Was really good time
04.10.20
Urvee
As it is a historical place you enjoy alot here, all ancient war material and accessories are there. Ocean waves are amazing ❤️ This place is beautifully decorated for amazing picture and Peace.
23.09.20
Matt
A lot bigger than I expected. Very cool.
19.09.20
JUNAID
Nice to go historic places like this. Very well maintained and you have to pay before entering the fort, but offer for students.
80 uah per person
40 uah for students and children
26.08.20
Dmytro
If you like exploring fortresses then this one is a must to see. The fortress is on the hill over the river which make it ideal place for making great pictures. A lot of original places preserved from middle ages.
22.08.20
Oleksandr
Nice middle-age castle in good condition.
19.08.20
Володимир
Start of constructionEdit
The fortress was built on the remains of the Greek city of Thira. It existed until the IV century. But frequent attacks by invaders destroyed the policy. First, the city was destroyed by the Goths, and then the Huns put .. Read more »an end to the existence of Tire. After the Greeks, Dacians, Anti, Slavs, and Bulgarians lived on the site of Tire. According to historians, in the tenth century Belgorod was part of Kievan Rus, then for some time belonged to the Kingdom of Hungary, and even later - the Galicia-Volyn principality. As part of the latter, the city was before the invasion of the Tatar-Mongols.
It is not known for sure when the fortress of Moncastro was built. Today, most historians consider its founders to be Genoese who came to the Black Sea coast in the thirteenth century. Interestingly, this area was part of the Golden Horde at the time. But the cunning Genoese somehow agreed with the Tatar-Mongols. Moncastro was officially a Tatar city, but it was ruled by the Genoese. The fortress was to control the Dniester estuary.
In the second half of the 14th century, the Genoese lost their influence on the Black Sea coast, as they were unable to cross the Aegean Sea due to increasing military pressure from the Ottomans. According to many historians, Genoa was replaced by the Grand Duchy of Lithuania. And it was from the Lithuanians at the end of the XIV century that Belgorod was recaptured by the Moldavians.
Moldovan "era" Edit
The territory came under the rule of the Principality of Moldova. Belgians called Belgorod Chetyatya Albe (White City). In the XV century the city was a real metropolis. 20 thousand inhabitants lived here. Among them were Moldovans, Greeks, Genoese, Armenians, Jews, Tatars. This was the beginning of the greatest prosperity of the city.
The basis of the city was a fortress, which at that time had expanded significantly. Its main elements were completed by the 1440s. There were 34 towers in the fortress. The height of some of them reached 20 meters. From the outside, the fortress was surrounded by a deep moat, the walls of which were lined with stone. The fortress was built of white limestone, the solution of which was eggs, crushed marble, coal and silicon. The building materials also included millet, which allowed to maintain a normal hydrothermal balance in the walls.
In 1440, the construction of a segment that was neither a fortress wall nor its tower was completed. This segment is preserved. He stands behind the walls of the fortress and almost close to the estuary. 10 stone cores were built into the wall of this building, which were laid in the wall as a kind of amulet. There is no practical defense expediency of the segment with nuclei. For a long time, historians and architects could not determine the purpose of this building.
In the second half of the XV century the Moldavian principality began to lose its power. Not the least role in this process was played by the struggle for the Moldavian throne between large feudal groups. In 1457, Moldova was captured by the master Stephen the Great. Perhaps the owner paid the most attention to Belgorod, which was the main defense center in the southeast of the country, just on the trade route between Europe and Asia. The fortress was completed, fortified with new strong walls and a large gate (Kiliyska), which now serves as the main entrance to the fortress. A permanent garrison was set up for protection.
04.08.20
Maksym
Nice place to visit. There are a lot handmade souvenir shops and places to make nice photo. Historical value is also very interesting.
11.07.20
Ruslan
I've been there since my childhood, but still remain impressed with each visit. The fortress got a good management recently and the state of art is getting better. Do not forget to try the local beer "Yager" just on the first yard.
20.06.20
Ds
Renovated place with decent amount of attractions inside for children. Pleasant and polite personnel. Nice shadow theatre.
Old history down to Roman times.
Worth seeing for whole day with picnic inside.
18.06.19
Travis
Incredible place to explore and spend a few hours walking around. Lots of activities for families and interesting history. I would highly recommend a day trip to the castle and surrounding area if you are in Odessa. A++
03.05.18
Dr.
2.5 hours journey by autobus from Odessa, we go through Moldova, but totally worth it.
80uah tickets for entry and inside there are lots of archeological and architectural wonders to see along with some medivial artifacts and also you can practice yo.. Read more »ur hands at archery. There is gorgeous view of the Black sea from the Akkerman fortress, if you are here do not forget to go back till you reach another door and visit the sea directly.
Must visit, I recommend this historic place !
4.6 / 87
