Title: Horodenka City Title: District Administrative Center Horodenka Location: Located on the river Yamgoriv 73 km south-east of the Ivano-Frankivsk Population: 9500 thousand inhabitants Area: 55.92 sq. km. Waterways: River Yamgoriv Founded: 1195 Background: The first annalistic mention dates back to 1195 year. It was a settlement of farmers and artisans. In 1349 Galicia was ruled by the Polish crown. In the 15th century on a cliff above the river Yamgoriv built the castle, and turned into a typical Horodenka feudal residence. As for the ages 15-16 Pokuttia was disputed territory between Poland and the Moldavian Principality, and in 16-17 centuries experienced the devastating attacks of the Turks and Tatars, the fortress was to some extent, a strategic one. In 1772 (after the first partition of Poland) Horodenka in the Galicia went to the Habsburgs. In the 17-18 centuries. through the activities of the Armenian and Jewish communities are actively developing trade. Sightseeing: Assumption Church, Immaculate Conception Church.