Lutsk. A thousand years of life and history

From Lubart and Vytautas to Jesuits, warlocks, emperors and socialism. Where in Lutsk can you look for the Lower Castle and on which building did Lesya Ukrainka's sister leave her "autograph"? Why was the icon of the Lutsk Mother of God crowned and why was the saddle displayed in the windows of the monastery?

In his book, Oleksandr Kotys not only depicts the main milestones of the history of Lutsk, he actually introduces us to the life of the city in different time periods and those who created its modern landscape. Starting in the center of Lutsk, the author takes us through the streets of the city, skillfully balancing legends and historical facts. He does not limit himself to stories about majestic temples and castles, but at the same time tells what paths local monks walked and what were the peculiarities of politics at the time, how battles were won and the city was built up.