Horodok - a city in Ukraine, located in the same area Khmelnitsky region. It lies at a distance of 52 kilometers from the regional center - Khmelnitsky. Located on the rivers and Trostianets canyon.

Its population is about 18 million people.

In industry, the city stands the food industry, machine tool factory.

The first mention of the village dates from the year 1456, so the city was mentioned in chronicles called new yard.

Rowing City was released in 1796. The city is located in the mountains, according to the coat of arms depicts two hills gold on a red background.

Within the city, archaeologists found the remains of Tripoli culture, several pohov An Bronze Age, dating from 2 tysyacholityam BC.At the edge of the village discovered an ancient pagan shrine.

From the 15th century the city was under Duchy of Lithuania. For centuries, the city changed its owners.

Since the early 20th century, the city was a part of the Russian Empire. During Soviet times, the city has actively developed its industry. Built refineries and dairy plants.

We select a number of prominent temples of the city:

Church of St. Stanislaus, was built back in 1496. In 1582, was completely destroyed by the Horde.

Orthodox Church of the Assumption in 1530.

Franciscan Monastery, which is famous for the miraculous icon of St. Anthony of Padua.

Preserved remains of ancient synagogues and prayer houses 5.

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