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Fortress Calamita
The Principality of Theodoro (a small principality in the south-west of Crimea from the 13th through 15th centuries). Fortress Calamita was one of the major defense facilities. It was situated on the east bank of the Chornaya River on the plateau of the
Read more...2012-02-15 Comments rating:
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Karaite Kenesa in Evpatoria
Among the peoples who inhabit the Crimea today, are the Karaites. There are no greater than 2000 Karaites in the world. The history of this people is intricate and full of persecutions, prosperity and almost complete decline. Fortunately, the
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Mergeleva Ridge
Mergeleva Ridge is the ancient mystical and religious place associated with the pagan beliefs of ancient Slavic people. This is one of the most unique places located in the Luhansk region, near the village Stepanovka (on the hill in the field). This
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Narrow Gauge Railway in the Carpathians
Ukrainian village Kolochiva in Transcarpathia is known for the only one in Ukraine and CIS countries operating narrow gauge railroad. The route of the narrow gauge railway is located in the museum complex "Old Village". The narrow-gauge railroad of the
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Forged sculpture park in Donetsk
Donbass has been famous for its blacksmiths from old times and to our days, the masters of forged art by combining ancient traditions with modern, surprisingly show the subtlety and finesse of their work. Every year, Donetsk holds the festival of "Park
Read more...2011-11-04 Comments rating:
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Emine-Bair-Khosar is one of the most beautiful caves in Europe
Emine-Bair-Khosar is located in Crimea 15 km from the village of Zarechnoye in the territory of the Crimean Natural Reserve (Ukraine) on the north side of Mount Chatyr Dag on the lower plateau at an altitude of 1000 meters and is one of the most
Read more...2011-10-20 Comments rating:
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Salt Mines in Ukraine: Soledar
Soledar salt caves located in Donetsk region. Historians suggest that even before our era people could get this vital mineral by evaporation of salt brine art the Bahmutskiy lakes located on the later Artemovsk site explored deposits of rock salt.
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Helicopter landing place in Kanev
The helicopter landing place with a passenger terminal was opened in Kanev. The terminal has a carrying capacity of 50 passengers per hour. The helicopter landing place is located not far from the Shevchenko National Reserve Area. It allows receiving
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Musical fountain in Vinnitsa
In Vinnitsa were opened Roshen embankment and unique musical fountain that could be compared with the world-known fountain in Dubai according to its technical characteristics. However, the fountain in Dubai is inferior to the fountain in Vinnitsa due to
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Secrets of the Cinderella Cave (Ukraine)
Cinderella cave is a gypsum cave in the Chernivtsi region of Ukraine. Its length is about 90 km and consists of several levels (not entirely surveyed). Cinderella cave is ranked third among the gypsum caves and eighth among the largest caves in the
Read more...2011-09-22 Comments rating:
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