Finally, we are facing the Entrance tower of the Lutsk Castle. This is a proud witness to the history of the city, which withstood many fires, attacks and just adversity. The Lutsk castle consisted of two parts. This is the Upper Castle, which has been preserved until now and the Lower or Roundabout Castle, from which there were only some fragments of walls built into other buildings and one of its eight towers - the Czartoryski Tower. It should be noted that the Lutsk Castle won first place in the All-Ukrainian competition "Seven Wonders of Ukraine: Castles, Palaces, Fortress" in the nomination "Castles". The history of the stone castle dates back more than 600 years. Earlier on the hill in the meadow of Styr there was a wooden fortress. In 1340-1384, Duke Lubart began construction of the fortress. The castle has three tall rectangular towers: Entrance, Styrova and Vladycha.
These towers are open for visits: Entrance, where you can go with a guide; Styrova, where art exhibition is situated; Vladycha, where the museum of bells is located. In addition, in the premises of the former court at the castle yard there is an art museum, as well as a museum of books on the premises of the former chancery. In the middle of the castle once stood the first church of Lutsk - the Church of St. John the Theologian. Until now, excavations are continuing, which open up new secrets of the history of the Lutsk Castle. But in addition to history, the castle can tell many legends. So, one legend tells about the treasures hidden in the walls of the castle. In one of the fights for Lutsk, the enemies wounded duke. When he died, he ordered to collect all the jewels, hide them in the castle walls and swear them: "The treasure will bring misfortune to everyone who finds it and wants to save it for themselves." It must serve the inhabitants of Lutsk. «They say that jewels are still there. However, it should be known that the one who finds the treasure and appropriates it, pursues the setbacks, until he gives it for the benefit of the city. On the territory of the castle, varieties of cultural events are regularly held (festivals, concerts, exhibitions, and knight tournaments). One of Lutsk's best art shows "The Night in the Lutsk Castle", which takes place every June and gathers artists, artisans, musicians, theaters and, of course, everyone who wants to feel the charm of the night in the mysterious castle.