December 1, 2008 – 3:57 pm
Winter! Snow! Skies! These are a breathtaking combination for all who love winter holidays. And this is never more true than in the Carpathians. In Ukraine these mountains cover the Transcarpathian, Lviv, Ivano-Frankivsk and Chernivtsi regions and occupy an area of more than 24 square kilometres. Each year this magnificent land attracts more and more skiers. We certainly hope that this winter you will be able to join them!
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KIEV CITY CENTRE
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Kiev is the capital of Ukraine and one of the largest and oldest cities in Europe. The area of the city is 827sq.km, with a population of about 3 million people.
Kiev city websites: www.kmv.gov.ua/, www.allabout.kiev.ua
Places to visit in Ukraine: www.UkrainePlaces.com
Theatres and museums
The National Taras Shevchenko Opera […]
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Morshyn is a well-known spa town in the Lviv region caring for gastrointestinal issues. Its main healing tool is natural mineral water which contains such useful micro-elements as iron, bromine, iodine, magnesium and considerable amounts of dissolved oxygen. Carlsbad of Halychyna is how it was called in the 19th century by those who came to this famous water resort from all over Western Europe
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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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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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What did our ancestors drink in ancient times? Do our “hoppy” tastes, centuries apart, differ that much? Look for the answers to these questions in modern Lviv, which can be rightly called the beer capital of Ukraine. And not only because this amber drink has been brewed here from times immemorial, but also because the whole culture is connected with it in the city of Lions
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