Discovering Ukraine
Discover beautiful and mysterious places of Ukraine. Articles about natural sights and archeological finds at the territory of Ukraine. Unique and unknown places of Ukraine.
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Cufut Qale Cave City
Cufut Qale (Chufut Kale) – is one of the cave cities of Crimea, situated near Bakhchisaray. You can get there by going through the Holy Dormition Monastery. In the Crimean Tatar language the name of the cave means a Jewish fortress. The Karaites
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Chorna Mogyla (Black Grave) in Chernigiv
The Chorna Mogyla was the first burial mound of the pre-Christian Rus state that was excavated in Chernigiv in 1872. Those types of burials were very common on the territory of pagan Rus and were analogous to the Egyptian pyramids. Some of the Old
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Shevchenko Park in Rivne
Walking and enjoying the historical monuments in Rivne, do not forget to visit a park named in honor of Taras Shevchenko. Locals and visitors thank the former owners of the city - Polish magnates Lubomirski for its appearance in the center of the
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Belgorod-Dnestrovskiy Fortress
Akkerman Fortress or Belgorod-Dnestrovskiy fortress is the largest fortress on the territory of Ukraine. It is located in Belgorod Dnestrovskiy town in Odessa region. Fortress was built in the 13th century by (Genoans) Genoese on the bank of the
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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
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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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Residence of the Bukovinian Metropolitans in Chernovtsy
Residence of the Metropolitans in Chernovtsy (Chernovtsy State University) is a real pearl of the city. This magnificent palace complex was designed, in 1864—1882, by the Czech architect Josef Hlavka. Famous builders and masons from the Czech
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Transfiguration Cathedral in Sumy
Transfiguration Cathedral is considered to be one of the most majestic and beautiful temples in Sumy. Bell tower is visible from anywhere in the city. It is a religious and historical heart of the city. The cathedral was founded and built
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Galicia Monastery
Halychyna or Galicia - it is the historical name of the Western Ukrainian lands. The territory of Galicia covers the Ivano-Frankovska, Lviv, Chernovetsy and Ternopol regions. One of the major tourist attractions of Galicia is Galicia rock monastery.
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