The Kamianets-Podilskyi Castle is a fortress located in the city of Kamianets-Podilskyi, in the western part of Ukraine. According to written sources, the city existed as early as the 12th century, while the castle was built at a later date, i.e. during the 14th century. The archaeological evidence, however, suggests that there was already a castle on the site at an earlier date.
Differing Historical and Archaeological Accounts
In any case, over the centuries, the Kamianets-Podilskyi Castle was rebuilt several times. Additionally, the castle was an important defensive structure, and successfully withstood many attacks. The castle lost its defensive role around the end of the 18th century, and was subsequently converted into a prison. Today, the Kamianets-Podilskyi Castle is an open-air historical museum.
