St. George’s Church located in the city of Drohobych, in the south of Lviv Oblast is a unique monument of Galician wooden architecture of the late 15th – early 16th centuries. It is one of the best preserved monuments of old Ukrainian sacral architecture.

In 2013, it was included in the list of UNESCO World Heritage Sites as part of the object “The wooden churches of the Carpathian region in Poland and Ukraine.” St. George’s Church in Drohobych on Google Maps. Photos by: Maxim Ritus.

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Kolochava is a large village with a population of about 5,000 people located on the territory of the Synevyr National Natural Park in the north of the central part of Zakarpattia Oblast in western Ukraine.

Popular mountain tourist routes pass through Kolochava. It is also famous for its museums and monuments. In total, there are 10 museums and about 20 monuments here.

amazing wooden church

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Kamianets-Podilskyi Castle is a picturesque medieval fortification located in the city of Kamianets-Podilskyi in Khmelnytskyi Oblast of Ukraine.

In the past, it was the main part of the defensive system of the town of Kamianets, the capital of Duchy of Podolia in the 14th-15th centuries and the Podolian Voivodeship in the 15th-18th centuries. The castle acquired its current appearance in the middle of the 16th century and was known as the “uttermost bastion of Christianity”.

magnificent medieval castle

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Ukraine, a beautiful masterpiece that borders the EU to the west and Russia to the east, is in its pristine form because it has been barely discovered by the usual travelers visiting Europe. Intrepid adventurers predominantly visit the country. They usually take a country tour to visit Kyiv and then visit a few other big cities like Odesa or Lviv.

However, unfortunately, the rest of the country is mostly unknown to almost all of us. But, if truth be told, the country sure has a lot to offer. So, if you plan a tour of Europe, this country should 100% be on your must-visit places. Here, in this article, we will discuss some essential things about Ukraine, which will make your travel worthy.

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Lazeshchyna is a large village with a population of about 4 thousand people located near the Yablunytskyj Pass, at the foot of the Petros and Hoverla mountains, in the southeast of Zakarpattia Oblast.

One of the local attractions is the wooden Church of the Holy Apostles Peter and Paul, a typical example of Hutsul sacral architecture, built in 1827. In 1907, it was covered with an unusual turquoise color tin. Lazeshchyna on Google Maps. Photos by: Maxim Ritus.

church of unusual color

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Bachyna is a village of about 300 people located in Lviv Oblast, about 88 km southwest of Lviv. The main attraction of this place is a wooden church built on a hill in the middle of the village in 1868.

By its structure and silhouette, it is the only such building in Ukraine. Initially, it had the name of the Holy Trinity. In 1918, the church was renamed in honor of St. Josaphat. Bachyna on Google Maps. Photos by: Maxim Ritus.

very sparkly church

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Slavske is an urban-type settlement with a population of about 3,500 people located on the territory of Lviv Oblast, about 138 km south-west of Lviv. It is the largest and most famous ski resort in Ukraine situated in a picturesque river valley deep in the Ukrainian Carpathians.

However, it is a great place at any time of the year. In summer, it attracts tourists by the following activities: hiking, cycling and horseback riding, swimming in mountain rivers, ATV trips, fishing, as well as excursions in the surrounding area. Slavske on Google Maps. Photos by: Igor Golovach.

summer in the Ukrainian Carpathians

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Are you interested in exploring the unexploited cycling routes that have not been conquered yet? Well, in Ukraine, you’ll find plenty of cycling routes that have maintained the local traditions and appeal. If you are looking for holiday bikepacking tips, then this piece is for you. Here, you’ll learn of great city cycling destinations in the Ukraine you can explore.

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Khmilnyk is a town with a population of about 27 thousand people located in the north-west of Vinnytsia Oblast, about 63 km from Vinnytsia.

The most interesting architectural monument of the town is the Palace of Count Konstantin Ksido (1911-1915) built by the architect Ivan Fomin on the foundations of the Lithuanian castle of the 16th century. Khmilnyk on Google Maps. Photos by: Maxim Ritus.

very unusual palace

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Are you planning a trip to the heart of Europe? If so, what better way to prepare by learning about the amazing things to see in Ukraine?

There’s something for every kind of tourist from bewildering mountain views and enchanting castles to idyllic villages and gorgeous cathedrals. Be sure to enjoy your online slots in Canada before you leave home, though, because gambling is currently prohibited in Ukraine.

Don’t worry, because this culturally-diverse country makes up for it in other ways. Check out the top ten things to do in Ukraine, compiled by our expert author, Michelle Thomas, below.

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