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The '''Palanok Castle''' or '''Mukachevo Castle''' ({{lang-uk|Замок "Паланок", [[Romanization of Ukrainian|translit.]] ''Zamok "Palanok"''}}; {{lang-hu|Munkács vára, Munkácsi vár}}) is a [[List of castles in Ukraine|historic castle]] in the city of [[Mukachevo]] in the western [[Ukraine|Ukrainian]] [[oblast]] ([[Administrative divisions of Ukraine|province]]) of [[Zakarpattia Oblast|Zakarpattia]]. The Palanok Castle is delicately preserved,<ref name="myukraine.info">[http://myukraine.info/en/tourism/carpathians/ukrainian/ myukraine.info] — Mukachevsky "Palanok" Castle</ref>, and is located on a former 68 |
The '''Palanok Castle''' or '''Mukachevo Castle''' ({{lang-uk|Замок "Паланок", [[Romanization of Ukrainian|translit.]] ''Zamok "Palanok"''}}; {{lang-hu|Munkács vára, Munkácsi vár}}) is a [[List of castles in Ukraine|historic castle]] in the city of [[Mukachevo]] in the western [[Ukraine|Ukrainian]] [[oblast]] ([[Administrative divisions of Ukraine|province]]) of [[Zakarpattia Oblast|Zakarpattia]]. The Palanok Castle is delicately preserved,<ref name="myukraine.info">[http://myukraine.info/en/tourism/carpathians/ukrainian/ myukraine.info] — Mukachevsky "Palanok" Castle</ref>, and is located on a former 68 metre high [[volcano|volcanic hill]]. The castle complex consists of three parts: the high, middle, and low castle.<ref name="ukrainaincognita-1">[http://ukrainainkognita.org.ua/Rus/Istkult/Palanok/palanok%201rus.htm ukrainainkognita.org.ua] — Mukachevskyi zamok "Palanok" Part 1</ref> |
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The founding [[cornerstone]] for the castle was laid sometime in the 14th century by the members of the Hungarian Genus Clan) Aba. The castle was later transformed into an impregnable [[fortress]] by [[France|French]] engineers. After the [[storming of the Bastille|storming of the]] [[Bastille]], a famous French prison, the Palanok Castle was used as an all-European political prison.<ref name="myukraine.info">[http://myukraine.info/en/tourism/carpathians/ukrainian/ myukraine.info] — Mukachevsky "Palanok" Castle</ref> Through the centuries, the castle served as a residence to many people: the Koriatovych family for almost 200 years,<ref name="castles.org">[http://www.castles.org/castles/Europe/Eastern_Europe/Ukraine/Mukachevo.htm castles.org] — Mukachevo Castle</ref> the [[List of Serbian monarchs|Serbian prince]] [[George, Prince of Rascia|Đurađ Branković]], [[Regent#Hungary|Regent of Hungary]] [[John Hunyadi|János Hunyadi]], and the wife of a [[List of Hungarian rulers|Hungarian king]], Laiosh Maria, among many others.<ref name="myukraine.info">[http://myukraine.info/en/tourism/carpathians/ukrainian/ myukraine.info] — Mukachevsky "Palanok" Castle</ref> |
The founding [[cornerstone]] for the castle was laid sometime in the 14th century by the members of the Hungarian Genus Clan) Aba. The castle was later transformed into an impregnable [[fortress]] by [[France|French]] engineers. After the [[storming of the Bastille|storming of the]] [[Bastille]], a famous French prison, the Palanok Castle was used as an all-European political prison.<ref name="myukraine.info">[http://myukraine.info/en/tourism/carpathians/ukrainian/ myukraine.info] — Mukachevsky "Palanok" Castle</ref> Through the centuries, the castle served as a residence to many people: the Koriatovych family for almost 200 years,<ref name="castles.org">[http://www.castles.org/castles/Europe/Eastern_Europe/Ukraine/Mukachevo.htm castles.org] — Mukachevo Castle</ref> the [[List of Serbian monarchs|Serbian prince]] [[George, Prince of Rascia|Đurađ Branković]], [[Regent#Hungary|Regent of Hungary]] [[John Hunyadi|János Hunyadi]], and the wife of a [[List of Hungarian rulers|Hungarian king]], Laiosh Maria, among many others.<ref name="myukraine.info">[http://myukraine.info/en/tourism/carpathians/ukrainian/ myukraine.info] — Mukachevsky "Palanok" Castle</ref> |
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During the ownership of Prince [[Fedir Koriatovych]], the castle became one of the most protected castles in the region. The prince and his family lived in the highest part of the castle, which had lavishly decorated |
During the ownership of Prince [[Fedir Koriatovych]], the castle became one of the most protected castles in the region. The prince and his family lived in the highest part of the castle, which had lavishly decorated interiors. [[Francis II Rákóczi]] later used the castle as the centre of a war of independence led by himself. From 1796 to 1897, the castle was used as a prison. During 1805–1806, the [[Crown of St. Stephen]] was kept within the castle to protect it from [[Napoleon I of France|Napoleon I]]'s troops. In 1926, the castle was used as a [[barracks]], and later as an agricultural college. |
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At the time of the castle's height, it had a strong protection: 164 [[cannon]]s of varying sizes and 60 barrels of [[gunpowder]].<ref name="castles.org">[http://www.castles.org/castles/Europe/Eastern_Europe/Ukraine/Mukachevo.htm castles.org] — Mukachevo Castle</ref> The castle was also surrounded by deep [[moat]], surrounded by high wooden walls, to protect the castle from invaders. |
At the time of the castle's height, it had a strong protection: 164 [[cannon]]s of varying sizes and 60 barrels of [[gunpowder]].<ref name="castles.org">[http://www.castles.org/castles/Europe/Eastern_Europe/Ukraine/Mukachevo.htm castles.org] — Mukachevo Castle</ref> The castle was also surrounded by a deep [[moat]], surrounded by high wooden walls, to protect the castle from invaders. |
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The total area of the castle is 14,000 m². The castle consists of 130 different rooms with a complex system of underground passages connecting them together. The castle currently houses a museum dedicated to the history of Mukachevo and the castle. |
The total area of the castle is 14,000 m². The castle consists of 130 different rooms with a complex system of underground passages connecting them together. The castle currently houses a museum dedicated to the history of Mukachevo and the castle. |
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Revision as of 14:01, 3 September 2012
48°25′53″N 22°41′16″E / 48.431507°N 22.687798°E
| Palanok Castle | |
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| Mukachevo, Zakarpattia Oblast, Ukraine | |
 The Palanok Castle. | |
| Type | Castle |
| Site information | |
| Condition | Survives in good condition; some parts in disrepair. |
| Site history | |
| Built | 14th century |
The Palanok Castle or Mukachevo Castle ([Замок "Паланок", translit. Zamok "Palanok"] Error: {{Lang-xx}}: text has italic markup (help); Hungarian: Munkács vára, Munkácsi vár) is a historic castle in the city of Mukachevo in the western Ukrainian oblast (province) of Zakarpattia. The Palanok Castle is delicately preserved,[1], and is located on a former 68 metre high volcanic hill. The castle complex consists of three parts: the high, middle, and low castle.[2]
The founding cornerstone for the castle was laid sometime in the 14th century by the members of the Hungarian Genus Clan) Aba. The castle was later transformed into an impregnable fortress by French engineers. After the storming of the Bastille, a famous French prison, the Palanok Castle was used as an all-European political prison.[1] Through the centuries, the castle served as a residence to many people: the Koriatovych family for almost 200 years,[3] the Serbian prince Đurađ Branković, Regent of Hungary János Hunyadi, and the wife of a Hungarian king, Laiosh Maria, among many others.[1]
During the ownership of Prince Fedir Koriatovych, the castle became one of the most protected castles in the region. The prince and his family lived in the highest part of the castle, which had lavishly decorated interiors. Francis II Rákóczi later used the castle as the centre of a war of independence led by himself. From 1796 to 1897, the castle was used as a prison. During 1805–1806, the Crown of St. Stephen was kept within the castle to protect it from Napoleon I's troops. In 1926, the castle was used as a barracks, and later as an agricultural college.
At the time of the castle's height, it had a strong protection: 164 cannons of varying sizes and 60 barrels of gunpowder.[3] The castle was also surrounded by a deep moat, surrounded by high wooden walls, to protect the castle from invaders.
The total area of the castle is 14,000 m². The castle consists of 130 different rooms with a complex system of underground passages connecting them together. The castle currently houses a museum dedicated to the history of Mukachevo and the castle.
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View of the Palanok Castle hill. -
The Palanok Castle walls and towers.
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Although some parts of the castle are currently being rebuilt, other parts are still in disrepair. -
An interior courtyard of the castle, seen with modern roofs. -
Closer shot of the clock tower.
References
- ^ a b c myukraine.info — Mukachevsky "Palanok" Castle
- ^ ukrainainkognita.org.ua — Mukachevskyi zamok "Palanok" Part 1
- ^ a b castles.org — Mukachevo Castle
External links
- zamokpalanok.mk.uz.ua — Site dedicated to the Palanok Castle Template:Uk icon
- palanok.org.ua — Site Mukachevskyi zamok "Palanok" dedicated to the Palanok Castle Template:Uk icon
- ukrainainkognita.org.ua — Mukachevskyi zamok "Palanok" Part 1 and Part 2 Template:Ru icon
- city.mukachevo.net — Zamok "Palanok" Template:Uk icon
- karpataljaturizmus.net — Palanok Castie (Munkácsi vár) Template:Hu icon
- Magyar Nemzeti Bank — Commemorative coin "Munkács Castle"