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Church of St. Nicholas the Wonderworker in Pryslip
No comments · Posted by Sergei Rzhevsky in Architecture, Regions, Travel
Pryslip is a village with a population of about 800 people located in the northeastern part of Zakarpattia Oblast, about 160 km east of Uzhhorod, near the junction of the borders of three Ukrainian regions: Zakarpattia, Lviv and Ivano-Frankivsk oblasts.
The main sight of this place is the Church of St. Nicholas the Wonderworker (1797) – an architectural monument of national importance. This is one of those Transcarpathian churches, which are located far in the highlands and to which there are no paved roads. Tourists practically do not get here. Pryslip on Google Maps. Photos by: Maxim Ritus.
Tags: church · Uzhgorod city · Zakarpattia oblast
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Church of St. Michael the Archangel in Uzhok
No comments · Posted by Sergei Rzhevsky in Architecture, Regions, Travel
Uzhok is a village of about 700 people located in the northwest of Zakarpattia Oblast, near the border of Ukraine with Poland.
The main attraction of this place is the wooden Church of St. Michael the Archangel (1745) – an architectural monument of national importance, one of the most interesting buildings of the Boyko architectural style. Uzhok on Google Maps. Photos by: Maxim Ritus.
picturesque monument of wooden architecture
Tags: church · Uzhgorod city · Zakarpattia oblast
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The Palanok Castle in Mukachevo
No comments · Posted by Sergei Rzhevsky in Architecture, Travel
The Palanok Castle or Mukachevo Castle is a very picturesque castle located in the city of Mukachevo in Zakarpattia Oblast of Ukraine.
It is a unique example of medieval fortification architecture with a combination of different styles, an architectural monument of national importance. Today, the Mukachevo Castle houses a historical museum. Photos by: Maxim Ritus.
Tags: fortress · Mukachevo city · Zakarpattia oblast
Ukraine certainly has a lot to offer. If you have not been there yet, this is the ideal article for you. It provides you an opportunity to find out some great destinations in the country.
Chernobyl
Chernobyl is one of the most common associations when you mention the name of this country. The catastrophe has left a powerful impact on Ukraine as well as entire Europe and part of Asia. Media outlets were speaking for months about the event as it was the top story for a very long time. It was one of the biggest nuclear catastrophes that occurred in the world.
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How to Prepare for Post-Pandemic Travel to Ukraine
No comments · Posted by Alex Smirnov in Travel
Currently, all non-resident visitors are required to present a negative COVID-19 test to Ukraine before entry. While there are still many questions about the impact of vaccination status and coronavirus variants on the ability to travel, citizens from the EU and USA should see more opportunity to explore Ukraine throughout the remainder of 2021.
While citizens from the United States, Canada and several other nations are allowed to enter Ukraine without a visa, others will have to purchase one prior to arrival. As with any international destination, be sure to check the rules and regulations on your country’s embassy website.
prepare for your trip to Ukraine
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Zhovkva – one of the most picturesque towns of Ukraine
No comments · Posted by Sergei Rzhevsky in Cities, Travel
Zhovkva, founded in 1369, is a picturesque town with a population of about 13 thousand people located in the north of Lviv Oblast in western Ukraine. The distance to Lviv is 25 kilometers, to the Ukrainian-Polish border – 35 kilometers.
In 1994, the central part of Zhovkva received the status of a historical and architectural reserve. In total, there are more than 50 monuments of world, national and regional significance in this town. Zhovkva on Google Maps. Photos by: Maxim Ritus.
fly over the center of Zhovkva
Tags: Lviv oblast
As the capital city of Ukraine, Kyiv needs no introduction. However, the assumptions about this rich and diverse city that have sprung up across the West since the mid-twentieth century do need revising. Kyiv is a surprisingly multi-faceted city; new developments rub shoulders with historical sites and, amongst them all, you’ll find the coolest of the cool hangouts in 2021’s hippest places.
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Bilhorod-Dnistrovskyi Fortress – the largest fortress in Ukraine
No comments · Posted by Sergei Rzhevsky in Architecture, History, Travel
Bilhorod-Dnistrovskyi Fortress (Akkerman Fortress until 1944) is a monument of history and urban planning of the 13th-15th centuries located in the city of Bilhorod-Dnistrovskyi in Odesa Oblast, about 80 km south-west of Odesa. It is one of the best preserved fortresses on the territory of Ukraine.
By its size, this fortress standing on the rocky bank of the Dniester estuary surpasses all similar fortifications in the country. The total area of the fortress is about 9 hectares. Bilhorod-Dnistrovskyi Fortress on Google Maps. Photos by: Igor Golovach.
Tags: Bilhorod-Dnistrovskyi city · Odessa oblast
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Top 5 Most Picturesque Places to Visit in Ukraine
No comments · Posted by Alex Smirnov in Travel
Interesting work, love, hobbies such as reading books and playing live online baccarat, and the opportunity to travel make us happy. It’s hard to disagree with that. Traveling brings bright emotions and unforgettable memories into our lives. And if with the choice of the country you can somehow decide, then in the abundance of natural and architectural attractions, it is difficult for an ordinary tourist to choose what is really worth visiting, seeing and trying. Let’s go to a wonderful country and visit the most beautiful places of Ukraine.
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Ukrainian Accommodations for the Budget Traveler
No comments · Posted by Alex Smirnov in Travel
Ukraine is the largest country in Europe. Well, apart from Russia, but that country is not entirely in Europe. It seems there are few places left in the world to explore, but Ukraine provides travelers with a genuine last frontier that is full of warm-hearted locals and off-the-map sights that you will never forget.
The country has plenty to offer, from the beautiful Carpathian Mountains to the bustling city center of Kyiv and the beach parties of Odesa. However, if you are planning to travel widely across Ukraine, you will want to find ways of saving money on your trip. Thankfully, Ukraine has a host of affordable accommodations to choose from.
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