Its showcase foundation is a 68 meter high dormant volcano. It watches over the city lying below, wide open to all eyes and winds, and only the volcanic Carpathians stand up behind it as a devoted wife. It has seen a lot in its lifetime, and now it peers out at Europe and its own past, spanning about a thousand years. It is Palanok Castle in Mukachevo, in the Transcarpathian region, an invincible relic of the Middle Ages
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The old Kamyanets-Podilskyi fortress is a real treasure such as legends are made of. They say that Turkish gold is hidden in the Smotrych River flowing under it and that is has a 20 km tunnel leading to Khotyn fortress. Well, these are just legends. However, the architectural highlight of Kamyanets-Podilskyi in Khmelnytsk region is full of wonders as it is
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The Volyn land, though only 3.3 percent of the overall territory of Ukraine, holds a top position due to its natural beauty, historic significance and the number of prominent historic monuments (837 of them!). Add to that dense forests, crystal clear lakes, including the Shatski lakes – some of the clearest in Europe, and the wonderful hospitability of the Volyn people and you have the perfect mix for a perfect getaway
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April 18, 2008 – 10:15 am
Ovidius, the great writer of antiquity, is said to be buried in the land of his exile along the Dnister River in the Odessa region. Also at the Tiras (the Dnister’s Greek name) a rock bears the footprint of Heracle. And of course the Tiragetts, ancient inhabitant’s of this region, roam the land even today. These are all legends. But even without them the history of the city of Bilgorog-Dnistrovskyi reads like a fairy-tale hidden within fortress walls
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One is often more familiar with foreign cities and points of interest than with the outstanding sites of his or her own homeland. To some extent, the same is true of Ukrainians. So let UkrainePlaces fill in the blanks about Ukraine for our readers and disclose all of the country’s riches. Now, let’s take a closer look at Zhytomyr and Zhytomyr Oblast
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Chernigiv and the surrounding oblast are worth a visit for at least three reasons. First of all, in the 12th-13th centuries, the town was the capital of a mighty principality about the size of modern-day France. Secondly, you can view musical instruments 15 thousand years old. Thirdly, you might see the mysterious Black Monk in St Anthony’s Caves, a phenomenon that Ukraine’s top scientists are unable to explain
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It would be hard to find a region in Ukraine that could compete with the Lviv region when it comes to the number and variety of places of interest: the Carpathian Mountains, Little Polissia, world-class balneotherapy spa resorts, dozens of ancient castles, unique cities and towns and, of course, Lviv itself - the true heart of the region
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April 14, 2008 – 10:58 am
In this article we will talk about the life-giving natural energy in the sanatoriums and vacation hotels throughout the country. Our resorts have unique mineral waters, therapeutic muds, salt mines and clean air. In addition there are experienced specialists here who apply the most modern resort therapy technologies, the result of tested research. Today’s highlight is Svaliava – a well-known Transcarpathian resort
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April 14, 2008 – 10:39 am
It’s logical to begin a first-time visit to a country with a tour of the capital. Kiev offers many amazing must-see monuments, and beyond the city limits, the surrounding oblast has a great wealth of architectural, historical and natural sites that should not be overlooked
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All year round we look forward to the summer holidays, and when summer finally comes, we don’t know what to choose - seaside resorts, mountain conquests or ancient cities. Crimea combines all of these - the sea, mountains and ancient ruins. There are many prime holiday spots in eastern, western, southern and northern Crimea that will make you want to come back again next year
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