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Ivano-Frankivsk – the Gem of the Carpathians

Ivano-Frankivsk is a city and administrative center of Ivano-Frankivsk region, significant economic and cultural center of western Ukraine.

The main attractions of Ivano-Frankivsk are located in the central part of the city, near Rynok (Market) Square. Therefore, it will take only about 2-3 hours to see all the main historical and architectural monuments. The following photos of the city were taken by Alex Shvab

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You can see the Town Hall in the center of Rynok Square

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Sheptytsky Square is located nearby

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The Church of the Blessed Virgin Mary (1672-1703)

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The Cathedral of the Holy Ascension

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The railway station

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From 1662 to 1962, the town was called Stanislav. Only 52 years ago, it was renamed Ivano-Frankivsk in honor of the Ukrainian writer.

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