It is an ancient archaeological fortress dating back to 1325 AD, located on the right bank of the Dniester River in the city of Chernivtsi, western Ukraine. The castle is of great importance in the history of the city, and many stories and legends circulate about the history of the castle and the way it was built in Ukraine, and one legend tells that the castle was built from the tears of the Khotyn rebels against the Ottoman Turks who were killed inside the castle. Another legend says that the castle was created from the tears of a girl named Oksana, who was buried alive by the Turks in the walls of the fortress. Tourists flock to the castle in order to learn about its exotic architecture and take a walk in the picturesque natural area surrounding it.