Various directions of tourism are developed in Ukraine. Although it is not one of the most popular countries in Europe, there is plenty to see. On the territory of Ukraine there are mountains, lakes, rivers, steppes and amazing cities.
Alpine skiing is developing rapidly. The most popular resorts are Dragobrat, Slavskoe, Yaremche and Bukovel, which is famous throughout Europe. The tracks are varied, suitable for both beginners and professionals. Skiing in the Carpathians is not just a sport, it is enjoying the beauty of nature.
Transcarpathia is famous for its medical resorts. There are mineral springs where many hotels and sanatoriums have been created. The healing waters attract tourists from abroad. Ukraine is famous for its traditional cuisine. You can try it everywhere. It is very satisfying and nutritious, surprising with its variety. Lviv is known as the country's chocolate capital. Moreover, this is the most picturesque place. It can be called a tourist's paradise. You can walk around the city forever.
There are many ancient fortresses and castles in the country. In Ukraine, you can see many luxurious churches and monasteries. A rich historical past is fraught with not only monuments, parks and museums, but also entire islands. An example of this is the island of Khortitsa. Ukraine is rich in opportunities. It provides many types of entertainment, but it can be enjoyed simply because of its amazing old cities and wonderful culture.
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What to see in Ukraine?
The most interesting and beautiful places, photos and a short description.
Kiev-Pechersk Lavra
This is the oldest Orthodox monastery in Russia. It was founded in 1051 by the monk Anthony, who settled in a cave between the hills. The high Lavra bell tower is the highest point in Kiev. Its height is 96.5 meters. There are several museums on the territory of the Lavra. Its interior is extremely rich and beautifully decorated. The appearance is also very beautiful. Lavra dungeons are very popular with tourists.
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Ukrainian Carpathians
It is part of the Eastern Carpathian mountain system. The prevailing heights of the Carpathians are 800-1200 meters. The highest mountain is Hoverla. Its height is 2061 meters. There is snow in the mountains for five months a year. The slopes of the Carpathians are covered with pine trees, rocks and rivers that form a magical landscape. The Ukrainian Carpathians are shrouded in legends and have retained their mysterious appearance. There is a very rich flora and fauna, many mineral springs.
Sofiyivka park
This amazing arboretum is located in the northern part of the city of Uman. Its area is 180 hectares. About half a million tourists come to the park annually. The park was founded in 1796 by Stanislav Pototsky in honor of his wife. More than 2000 bushes and trees grow here, lakes, waterfalls, grottoes and statues have been created. This is a wonderful man-made miracle for unity with nature. A small planet was even named after the park.
Lviv Old Town
Lviv is called the cultural center of Ukraine. Nowhere else is there that color and that atmosphere as in his Strom city. Architectural masterpieces, cozy streets and Gothic churches are here at every turn. In the center of the Old Town is Rynok Square. Around it there are colorful houses with cafes, museums, restaurants in the Ukrainian theme. In the center there is a town hall, which you can climb; a beautiful view opens from it.
Lake Synevyr
This is the most beautiful and largest lake in Ukraine. It is located in the Carpathians at an altitude of 989 meters above sea level. Fir trees surround it on all sides. There is a small island in the center of the lake, so it resembles an eye in shape. Because of this, it received another name - the Sea Eye. The average depth of the lake is 10-12 meters. It contains crayfish and trout. There are several observation decks on the lake.
Khotyn fortress
This is a fortress of the X-XVIII centuries. It is located in the city of Khotin in the Chernivtsi region. During its existence, it was part of a dozen different states and saw many battles. It stands on the Dnieper, the height of its walls reaches 40 meters, in width - 5 meters. The fortress has 5 gates, four towers, the commandant's palace, barracks, a church, an old well. Several popular films were shot on its territory.
Tunnel of love
A place of Ukrainian romance, a natural phenomenon. It is located on the railway track in the Rivne region. Here trees and bushes are overgrown in the form of an arch and stretch along the track for 4 km. Couples in love come here every year. They go through the tunnel, make wishes, plant flowers. There is a train going by three times a day. A Japanese director made a film about this "Klevan: Tunnel of Love".
Saint Sophia Cathedral in Kiev
The history of the temple complex dates back to the 11th century. In 1040, the three-year construction of the Byzantine-style temple was completed. Saint Sophia Cathedral was and remains an important cultural and religious center. The first library of Yaroslav the Wise, a school, a bell tower, the Metropolitan's house, and Zaborovsky's gates were founded on its territory. The cathedral has preserved 260 km² of original mosaics and 3000 km² of frescoes.
Khortytsya Island
This is an island on the Dnieper, which has become a national reserve and absorbed the history of the Ukrainian people. Its area is 3000 hectares. The island is very picturesque, surrounded by a river, rocks, dotted with flowers and covered with forest. Khortytsya is directly connected with the Ukrainian Cossacks. There are many defensive wooden fortified buildings on the island. This is one of the best places to get acquainted with the history of Ukraine.
Mariinsky park
The park was founded in 1874. It is located in Kiev opposite the Supreme Council of Ukraine. The area of the park is 8.9 hectares. It was created in the English style and then supplemented. More than 80 species of trees grow on its territory. The park has a bridge of lovers, monuments, fountains and an observation deck. It offers a stunning view of the Dnieper. Also in the park there is a monument to blossoming chestnuts - the symbol of the city of Kiev.
Mukachevo castle
A castle in the Transcarpathian region, the first mention of which dates back to the 11th century. It is located on a mountain with a height of 68 meters. The area of the castle is 13 930 m². The castle is divided into three parts: Lower, Middle and Upper. There are several museums in it. Very beautiful surroundings of the castle. During its existence, it changed several owners; within its walls, the Ukrainians fought for their independence.
Khreshchatyk street
This is the main street not only of the capital, but of the whole of Ukraine. Its length is 1.3 km. It began to be built in the 19th century. The width of the street is 75 meters. On both sides there are three - four-storey beautiful buildings. Among them are banks, cafes, restaurants, museums. During the Second World War, Khreshchatyk was completely destroyed. It had to be restored. On weekends and holidays, Khreshchatyk becomes a pedestrian street.
Babi Yar
This is a tract in the north-west of Kiev with a tragic and cruel history. It was in this place that 100-150 thousand people, mainly Jews, were shot during the Second World War. In total, only 29 people were saved from execution. People were ordered to come to the place of execution with documents, valuables, clothes. Then they took it away from them and killed it. Monuments have been erected to the victims.
Pochaev Lavra
This is an Orthodox monastery in the Ternopil region. The second largest monastery after the Kiev-Pechersk Lavra in Ukraine. It was founded around the 13th century. On the territory of the Lavra, the Assumption and Trinity Cathedrals, famous for their beauty. There are also cells, a belfry, a Bishop's house. More and more tourists come here every year. They say that here you can solve complex problems and renew vitality.
Kamyanets-Podolsk fortress
This is a medieval castle founded at the end of the XIV century in the city of Kamenets-Podolsk. It is part of a 121 hectare nature reserve. Its main part is the Old Town.It is located on an island formed by the Smotrich Canyon. There are Russian gates, the Castle bridge, defensive towers, barracks. Pearl - Old Fortress. There are 135 buildings in the city, this is the third most visited city in Ukraine.
Radomysl Castle
This is a whole museum complex in the Zhytomyr region. It was created quite recently. A centenary mill was taken as the foundation. The complex has the only home icon museum in Europe. The castle opened a paper production line using ancient technology, a concert and ceremonial hall. This is a wonderful reconstruction of Ukrainian life, with many interesting exhibits and performances.
Dniester canyon
One of the largest canyons in Europe, formed by the Dniester on the border of four regions. Its length is 250 km. The nature on its shores is incredibly rich, so the views of the canyon are excellent. There are more than 100 different attractions on the territory of the canyon. This is one of the seven natural wonders of Ukraine. The easiest way to admire the canyon is from the Chernivtsi region.
Lutsk castle
This is one of the oldest, largest and best preserved castles in Ukraine. The castle is the oldest building in Lutsk. It was founded in the XIV century. There are two pulpits on the territory of the castle. It will be surrounded by three three-tiered towers and has several arches. The castle includes 5 museums. It is also the burial place of Prince Lyubart and other Volyn princes. Festivals are held in the castle every year.
Stone grave
This is a small sandstone massif located in the Zaporozhye region. Its height is 12 meters, it was created from boulders. Dimensions - 240 x 160 meters. It served as a sanctuary for ancient people. In total, there are 87 grottoes and caves in the grave, of which 65 have survived. Thousands of petroglyphs were found in it. Some of the drawings were created in the XXIV-XXII centuries BC.
House of State Industry
This is the first reinforced concrete building in Ukraine, built during the Soviet era and designed to demonstrate the power and strength of the state. A competition was announced for the selection of architects, construction was closely monitored and completed 4 years after the start. Today the building is being reconstructed, and various administrations and institutions are located on its territory.
Svyatogorsk Lavra
This is an Orthodox shrine in the Donetsk region. The mountain on which the laurel is located was considered sacred. The first mention of it dates back to 1526. 17 monks from the monastery of Lavra were glorified as saints. There are dozens of churches on the territory of the Lavra. The history of the monastery began when the first monks dug up caves and cells. Now these are popular attractions.
Olesko castle
This is the birthplace of the king of the Polish-Lithuanian Commonwealth - Jan II Sobieski. Olesko Castle is one of the oldest buildings in Galicia. The first mention of it dates back to 1390. The castle rises on a 50-meter hill and is one of the most beautiful in Ukraine. On the slopes of the hill there is an Italian park with sculptures, and in the castle premises there is an art gallery and museums.
Pysanka Museum
The largest Easter egg in the world is located in the Ivano-Frankivsk region in the city of Kolomiya. This is a 13-meter building, inside which there is a museum of those Easter eggs. The surface of the building is covered with a stained glass window. Its area is 600 m². The collection of the museum contains a wide variety of eggs. Among them are those painted by famous people, for example, an Easter egg from Leonid Kuchma and Viktor Yushchenko.
Reserve Askania-Nova
The reserve is located in the Kherson region. Askania-Nova was founded in 1828 by the Duke. Its area is 33 thousand hectares. A part of the steppe zone of the reserve has never been touched by a plow. This is the only such territory in Europe. The reserve is home to over 500 plant species and more than 3000 animal species. 140 thousand tourists come to see the virgin beauty of nature every year.
