wholagun said:cool, thanks for the pics and the update.
Taras Bulba said:Hmmm... I do not share your optimism about the reconstruction of "Wysokij Zamok". Such initiatives, especially in such a beautiful surrounding as "Wysokij Zamok" hill, are always a very delicate thing. The reconstruction has to be done very carefully and with a great concern about the used materials, otherwise you'll get a trashy Disneyland model. I've seen a couple of such attempts in my native Poland and Lithuania and I must say most of them are horrible (e.g the brand spanking new castle in Trakai). The only successful initiative off that kind, that I've seen, is the reconstruction of the Royal Castle in Warsaw, but it took 10 years, was very expensive and was done by absolutely the best specialists from the whole country.
I admit, I don't know how good the ukrainian architects and engineers are, but I doubt, if they are any better than avarage polish or lithuanian, so I'm afraid I must destroy your optimism...
Pavlo said:There have been sayings that the reconstruction of Vysokuy Zamok is a bad idea since no actual document exists which depicts the design and form of the castle. Just trying to find out how true this is. If it is, then it's just a waste of money.
Taras Bulba said:I'm dissapointed with the project of the new polish consulate in Lwiw. There are not many things that Poland can boast with, but we've got at least a dozen of architects, whose projects perhaps can't be named an "architectural revolution" but are off decent european quality. All countries in the world use the buildings of it's diplomatic agencies to create a desirable image of themselves, but Poles prefer to hire mr. Bulak from Siedlce and get a project,which is dull and boring. It's so typicall,that I don't even want to comment on this...![]()
Pavlo said:Well I don't know for sure but that's what I heard people saying, that there are no actual bueprints/drawings which are accurate for the reconstruction of this. In fact I think many Lvivyany are against this project because of the monetary spendings. IMO Mayor Buniak is an idiot. He promised many citizens water 24/7 and yet they are doing it by the schedule which is from 6am to 12pm and from 6pm to 12am. In some places of Lviv water is turned off for days. When I was in Lviv this summer they turned off the water for 2 days!
So as far as for the reconstruction I wouldn't bet on the accuracy of the design. Simply put, just a waste of money.
Sergei said:I'm taking this with a grain of salt, until we know further details, but I think the whole concept is very exciting. If done right, it could be a huge attraction in Lviv, and could drastically boost tourism.
Taras Bulba said:Frankly speaking, I don't think Lwiw needs any extra tourism boosters, it's already one of the most beautiful cities in this part of Europe.The only thing Lwiw really needs to start making money is:
a) better infrastructure (cheap, decent hotels and hostels, tourist information etc.)
b) promotion, promotion, promotion, promotion, promotion!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! (people in the west still think, that Ukraine is some kind of a "wild east" country - exotic and perhaps tempting but visiting which might be hazardous)
Making Lviv an international tourist attraction in my opinion does not require much effort and I think it's a shame, that ukrainian authorities don't see that.
Pan_Stanislav said:I noticed it says that the castle is of 13th century. Who was it built and owned by? When was it destroyed?
Just some information about it would be great.
Sergei said:BREAKING NEWS: Shafts have begun being dug in the High Castle Hill! There are various reports about what is happening. Some claim that is the first phase of reconstruction, others that this is a scientific excavation. Yet another report says that the shaft are being dug to strengthen the hill, possibly to support the weight of the castle.
When there are more details, I'll be sure to post them. For now, here is a picture of one of the shafts, approx. 2x6 metres:
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Source: Lvivska Gazeta