Staryi Sambir (Ukrainian: Старий Самбір, IPA: [stɐˈrɪj ˈsɑmbir] ⓘ; Polish: Stary Sambor, Staremiasto, Stare Miasto) is a city in Sambir Raion, Lviv Oblast of western Ukraine, close to the border with Poland.
At that time, it was a private town of the noble Herburt family, part of Przemysl Land, Ruthenian Voivodeship, Kingdom of Poland.
In 1501, a Roman Catholic church was opened here, and in 1553, Sambir received a town charter.
In 1668, a town hall was built here, and in the early 18th century, the local church was remodelled.
During the Polish-Ukrainian War, Sambir was seized by the Poles whose possession of the town was confirmed in the Peace of Riga.