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The main attractions of Chernihiv – the City of Legends
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Chernihiv is a city located in northern Ukraine, the administrative center of Chernihiv region.
It is the northernmost regional center of Ukraine, the historical center of left-bank Ukraine, and one of the oldest cities in the country first mentioned in 907. Chernihiv is recognized as one of the most eco-friendly cities in Ukraine.
Transfiguration Cathedral founded in 1033-1034
Also, Chernihiv was one of the largest cities of the ancient Russian state. Fortunately, the city preserved numerous architectural and archaeological sites.
Today, the motto of Chernihiv is “Chernihiv – the City of Legends.” Let’s explore the main sights of this beautiful city. Photos by: Alexander Shvab.
St. Catherine Church welcomes travelers entering the city by car
Collegium building
Boris and Gleb Cathedral
The Desna River
Old wooden houses
On the streets of Chernihiv
Chernihiv Regional Philharmonic Society
You can walk from St. Catherine Church to the central square along the Alley of Heroes
Chernihiv street art
Red Square – the central square of Chernihiv
Chernihiv Region State Administration
The Court of Appeal of Chernihiv region
Hotel “Desna”
Chernihiv railway station
The building of the former fire station
Church of St. Paraskeva (the end of the 12th century)
Tourist information
The pedestal of the monument to Lenin
Eletskii Monastery. The oldest and largest monastery in Chernihiv, and one of the oldest in Ukraine (the 11th century)
The monument to the liberators on Boldin Hills
The bell tower of Trinity-Elias Monastery
Vvedenskaya Church
Trinity-Elias Monastery
Welcome to Chernihiv!
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