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Abandoned Castles
The most mysterious pleces
Pidhirsti Castle was built for Stanislaw Koniecpolski, a Polish military commander, in the 17th century. The castle itself was designed by Italian architect Andrea del Aqua, and its defenses were designed by the French Guillaume de Beauplan. It contained an art and weapons collection and hosted balls that were attended by European royals. New owners in the 1800s didn't maintain the castle — it was vandalized and fell into disrepair, eventually becoming a sanatorium for tuberculosis patients, according to Discover Ukraine. A 1956 fire also caused major damage. Restoration efforts began in 1997, and now parts of the castle host events and art showings.
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