The reserve exists on the basis of a complex of historical and cultural monuments, historically and landscape-wise united. The reserve is a research and cultural-educational institution. The main goal of the reserve is the identification, research, restoration, preservation, popularization, and use of the cultural heritage of ancient Halych. Ancient Halych – the capital of the Galician principality, and later one of the capitals of the Galician-Volyn state (Kingdom of Rus’) – is a unique historical and archaeological monument of all-Ukrainian significance. In 1994, In 1994, based on the complex of historical and cultural monuments of the XI-XVII centuries, a state historical and cultural reserve was created, which, according to the Decree of the President of Ukraine, received national status and its official modern name.
The team of the “Ancient Halych” National Reserve, led by Director General Volodymyr Oliynyk, participated in the solemn presentation of…
Every week, the team of the “Ancient Halych” Reserve, led by Director General Volodymyr Oliynyk, gathers to coordinate actions, define…
Dzielimy się wspaniałą wiadomością Narodowy Rezerwat „Dawny Halicz” realizuje projekt „Digitalizacja dziedzictwa fotograficzno-dokumentalnego Karaimów halickich”, wspierany przez Unię Europejską w…
An interactive event for children and adults on the territory of Halych Castle. Knightly battles, exciting master classes, and an introduction to the fortification past of Halych. Throughout November — […]
Throughout November, we invite you to a series of events dedicated to four ethnoregions of Ukraine. Guests will be able to discover the traditional cuisine, dances, and interesting stories of […]
Rizi wore a gazzan during worship in the kenesa Prayer shawl – tallit, tassels at the ends – tzitzit, arba kenafot The tallit – is a long and wide covering made of white silk or linen fabric with long blue tassels at its four ends and a rather wide decorative overlay, on which verses from the Holy Scriptures or the name of the person who donated it were traditionally embroidered in gold.
Torah ornament. Inscription in Old Hebrew: “This tas was donated to the kenasa of the holy community of Lutsk (may the Lord preserve it forever) by Mrs. Rachel (may she live long years), wife of the esteemed Simkha Lutsky (may the Eternal preserve him), in the year 5543 (1783).”
All griffins on Galician tiles have characteristic features such as narrow beards. Some griffins are placed among plant shoots, and their tails end in two types of plants – large crinoid palmettes and bifurcated shoots with cones at their bases. In the “biological ladder” of the Middle Ages, the griffin is placed among noble animals – even above the deer. In Byzantine art, the griffin symbolized Christ. Its dual nature (lion and eagle) signifies human and divine nature. This interpretation […]
