Drohobych
Visit of a Typical Galician Town With a Rich History
Visit of a Typical Galician Town With a Rich History
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A town with a soul that is unique awaits you on this trip. Situated in the lower Carpatian mountains Drohobytsch is a very beautiful though typical Galician provincial town with a special character. It boasts a lot of history and among its "sons and daughters" are many distinguished personalities - to name but a few: Bruno Schulz, a writer who is considered a "Galician Kafka". Come along with us and visit the picturesque spa town Trskawez at the foot of the Karpatian mountains, too More: We will pick you up by car or minibus at your hotel. The drive will lead you to Drohobytsch that is a pretty provincial town at the foot of the Carpatian mountains. The town was founded as early as in the 11th century. It bears the name of Jurij Drohobytsch who was an Ukrainian scholar of the 15th century, author of the first book that was printed and published (1483) in the Ukraine. The productoin of salt as well as trade and transfer gave first impulses to the city, and in the second half of the 19th century oil mining became an important part of business. Before the Second World War the Jews formed the majority of the inhabitands; they accounted for 40 per cent of the population. Some 11 000 Jews were murdered in the ghetto. An impressive monument ("Wall of Mourning") today stands at a place where many were shot. Today, not muche reminds you of the vibrant Jewish life in the city, however, there is enough to visit and see. The city's beautiful market square is dominated by the city hall. Nearby, the Roman-Catholic Church that dates from the 15th century rises up to the sky. The facades to the east and west as well as the architecture of the interior still show the gothic style. Next to the church there is a fortification tower from the 13th century. Die most prominent shight of Drohobytsch are two beautiful wodden churches: the Church of Saint George (Sv. Jura) and the Church of the Assumption of the Coss. Both churches date fromt he end of the 15th century and belong to the most remarkable examples of Galician Renaissance architecture. Well worth seeing are the interiours of the church as which form some simple yet prominent and effectful architecure, with folcloristic painting and some iconostas. Only one of former seven synagogues reminds you of the Jews who once : it is the New Synagogue dating from 1865. Many famous personalities spent part of their lives in or near Drohobytsch. The most renowned among them certainly is Ivan Franko - a well known Ukrainian writer and fighter for independence. Bruno Schulz is some other prominent son of the city of Drohobytsch. He is a Jewish-Galician writer who lived in the first half of the 20th century. Like Kafka he used surrealistic themes and topics in his grotesque-expressionistic tales. Walking through the streets and across the squres of teh city we try to recapture that atmosphere that emanated from the books of Bruno Schulz. We will call it a lovely day in the beautiful spa town of Truskawez, only 10 kilometers from Drohobytsch. Let the pictoresque landscape at the foot of the Carpatian Mountains enchant you. Perhaps you have just found the place for your next days of spa and relax? After a beautiful day full of impressions we will bring you back to your hotel. |
| Visit of a Typical Galician Town With a Rich History
(day trip, transport, entrance fee to Wooden Church included) | |||||
| Person | 2 Pers. | 4 Pers. | 6 Pers. | 15 Pers. | 25 Pers. |
| Price per person, € | 99,− | 78,− | 65,− | 60,− | 60,− |
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