Lviv High Castle, Lviv (must see)

The Lviv High Castle is a historic castle located on one of Lviv's hills. It is currently the highest point in the city, 413 meters above sea level. The Castle Hill took its name from the High Castle (as opposite to the other, Low Castle), which was located on the hill from the 13th century to the late 19th century. The castle, a main defensive fort of the city during its existence, was rebuilt and repaired many times. In the 19th century, the then-destroyed castle was taken apart and new items were built in its place. The fortification was strengthened, trees were planted on the hill's slope, and a park was constructed. On the place where the castle once stood, a Union of Lublin Mound was constructed in 1869, dedicated to the 300-years of the Union of Lublin. Currently, an observation platform is located atop the kurgan. In 1957, a 141-meter tall television tower was constructed on top of the hill.