Hotin Fortress (Hotin)

Ukraine / Chernivetska / Khotyn / Hotin / vulytsia Fortechna
 architecture - Do not use this category, battlefield, place with historical importance, fortification, interesting place, listed building / architectural heritage
Mediaeval citadel, the best preserved of all the fortresses of Moldavian Principality, built at the beginning of the 15'th Century by the Moldavian Prince Alexandru cel Bun (Alexander The Good), with the help of the lithuanian ruler Teodor Vitold, that brought some architects from the baltic area - their influence can be observed in the brick decorations of the citadel. Fortified later by prince Stephen The Great (1457-1504) - which also built an orthodox chapel dedicated to the Virgin Mary, Hotin became the most powerfull Moldavian citadel.
Occupied by the Ottomans in the 18'th Century, the fortress was enlarged - the exterior walls and bastions were added by the turks. After the annexation of eastern Moldavia in 1812 by the Russian Empire, the citadel was no longer useful and ruined itself partially. Today in restauration.
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Coordinates:   48°31'15"N   26°29'52"E

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