Royal City - Zhovkva

This is the only example of "ideal” Renaissance city-fortress in Ukraine, a real jewel of the national architectural heritage.

This is the unique example of architecture and art of 17 century. – Many churches, a synagogue impress with the skills and talents of the builders. City charms with its history and architecture.

Zhovkva has a very rich and interesting history associated with the life and work of famous historical figures: the private residence of the crown hetman Stanislaw Zholkevsky and King Jan III Sobieski, and likely the place of birth and childhood of Hetman Bohdan Khmelnytsky.

The unique architectural ensemble, which includes fragments of fortifications, the Late Renaissance monumental church of St. Lavrentius, ensemble of Wasillian’s monastery with the Church of the Nativity, as well as a synagogue, Dominican monastery and church. On the old suburbs of Zhovkva you can see the old wooden churches of - Sv.Triytsi and Nativity of the Blessed Virgin Mary that were built in beginning of 18th century.

Beautiful architecture of historic downtown of Zhovkva of 17-20 centuries impresses all who visit or study this magnificent town.