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“The Tunnel of Love” is a natural monument of local importance located near the village of Klevan in Rivne region. It is a botanical phenomenon – the green tunnel in woodland created by thickets of trees and shrubs intertwined with each other.

The tunnel is a place of pilgrimage for tourists and couples in love. There are several legends about the tunnel. Some newlyweds plant flowers that symbolize their feelings here. Photos by anderver

The Tunnel of Love, Rivne region, Ukraine, photo 1

amazingly picturesque place

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What an awesome view! The last warm rays of the autumn sun – Pylypets village in the Carpathian Mountains (Zakarpattia region). Photo by Alexey Skalin

Pylypets village, Zakarpattia region, Ukraine

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Gorgany Mountains in all its glory

Gorgany is a mountain range located in Outer Eastern Carpathians – the least accessible and least populated part of the Ukrainian Carpathians (Ivano-Frankivsk and Zakarpattia regions).

The name of the mountain range comes from the name of rock slides called “gorgan”. This area is a popular tourist destination. Photo by Yuriy Shevchenko

Gorgany Mountains, Carpathians, Ukraine

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Jul/14

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Early in the morning in Kharkiv region

Beautiful sunrise on one of the rivers of Kharkiv region. Great atmosphere and very nice photo made by Yuriy Shevchenko.

Early in the morning in Kharkiv region, Ukraine

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Jul/14

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Misty rural landscapes of the Carpathians

Lazeshchyna is a picturesque village with a population of about four thousand people located in Rakhiv district of Zakarpattia region. In the valley, the river with the same name flows creating amazing mists between rural hills.

This is the perfect place to take pictures – haystacks, lonely houses on the hills, paths in the lush grass, mists and views of the highest peaks of the Carpathians – the mountains Hoverla and Petros. Photos by Alexander Kotenko

Misty landscapes, the Carpathians, Ukraine, photo 1

beautiful scenery

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Jun/14

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Gold morning in the Ukrainian Carpathians

What a beautiful landscape! Early morning in the Carpathian Mountains (Zakarpattia region). Photo by Sergey Ershov

Gold morning in the Ukrainian Carpathians

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“Bugsky Gard” natural park is located in the picturesque valley of the Southern Bug River in Nikolaev region.

The park was created not so long ago, in 2009, to preserve the unique wildlife and historical and cultural complexes of Ukrainian south. This park is definitely one of the most picturesque places of Ukraine.

Bugsky Gard National Park, Ukraine, photo 1

very picturesque places

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Jun/14

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Fairytale morning on the Southern Bug River

Beautiful panorama of fabulous sunrise over the river Southern Bug located in Nikolaev region made by Sergey Stepanenko

Fairytale morning on the Southern Bug River, Ukraine

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May/14

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Cool morning on the Oskol River in mid-May

These scenic nature views were taken by Sergey Stepanenko on the small Oskol River flowing in Kharkiv region.

Cool morning, the Oskol River, Ukraine, photo 1

morning coolness

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These wonderful pictures of blooming rhododendron were taken in the area of Chernogora ridge – the highest mountain range in the Ukrainian Carpathians located in Zakarpattia region. Photos by Alexander Kotenko

Blooming rhododendron in the Ukrainian Carpathians, photo 1

beautiful nature views

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