Things to do in Lutsk
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Lutsk Castle
In Lutsk’s old quarter, a 14th-century castle stands surrounded by ornate 17th-century churches and homes. Lutsk Castle is in fairly decent shape for a Ukrainian fortress. Known as Lubart’s Castle after the Lithuanian prince who ordered it built, it has sturdy 13m-high ramparts topped with three tall towers, one containing a collection of bells. There are also the archaeological remains of a 12th-century church and 14th-century palace, a small dungeon and a museum of books.
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Brave Schwejk
Named for the famous fictional Czech soldier Svejk (or Schwejk in German), this place harks back to the novel’s Austro-Hungarian era with its mix of sausages, goulash, pig’s knuckles, milk veal and similar specialities. The atmosphere is that of a small beer hall, where you’ll find the likes of Paulaner, Warsteiner and Beck’s from Germany alongside Staropramen and Krusovice from the Czech Republic.
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Orteol
Although it touts itself mainly as a patisserie and café-bar, Orteol also serves meals ranging from Ukrainian and Georgian to French and Spanish. There’s even a slight Japanese touch in the deliciously oil-free Kyoto salad. Indeed, carnivores and vegetarians alike find the worst thing about the place is having to make a choice from the extensive menu.
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Krok Tour
Krok Tour can supply a guided tour of the town's huge network of underground tunnels. Created in the 16th century, these tunnels were used by locals to move about freely without being seen by the authorities, whether Polish, Nazi or Soviet.
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Saint Peter's and Paul's Cathedral
The stately white and blue façade of the Roman Catholic Saint Peter's and Paul's Cathedral was originally built in 1610. Its renovated interior - painted in pink and yellow tones - resembles a massive Easter egg.
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Celentano
This cheery, upbeat and well-kept branch of Ukraine’s favourite home-grown pizza chain isn’t huge, but sharing a table is a good way to meet the locals.
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Rose Cafe
This violet-and-rose postmodern café is not only a chic place to be seen, it serves pretty good coffee, sandwiches, milkshakes, cocktails and spirits, too.
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Birgittine Monastery
The plain, 17th- century Birgittine Monastery was converted into a prison in 1846. Nowadays it is Lutsk's music academy.
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