Zamkova Hora

Local nameЗамкова гора
LocationPodilskyi District, Kyiv, Ukraine

Zamkova Hora hill in Kyiv, Ukraine is a historical landmark in the center of the city. It is part of the city's geographic relief complex known as Kyiv Mountains. The place is called "Zamkova" because Vytautas the Great had his castle here. Other names: Khorevytsya, Kyselivka, Frolovska, Lysa Hora. Some important events of Ukrainian history took place on the hill.

According to some researchers, Zamkova Hora also has a mystical prehistory, supposedly being one of the lysi hory - the sites of the witch gatherings. Geographically, it is really "bald" from several sides.

In the 18th century a cemetery was established on the hill.

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Wikipedia https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Zamkova_Hora_(Kyiv)

Coordinates 50°27'43.624" N 30°30'42.326" E

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