Belgium-based travel blogger Pavlo Fedykovych shares his thoughts on what are the best places to see in Ukraine
Ukraine is a big country. One of the biggest in Europe, in fact. And it has many interesting destinations, including cities with long history and fantastic sights. My previous article was about the ways to reach Ukraine easily and on a budget. You can read it HERE. This time I want to give you my TOP-5 of cities to visit in Ukraine.
1. Lviv
Known as the 'Heart of Ukraine' and 'Cradle of Ukrainian Culture', Lviv is a perfect destination in Ukraine. It is situated close to the border with E.U. and has good transport connection with the European cities. Also it can offer narrow cobbled streets of Old Town included in UNESCO World Heritage List, beautiful mix of Western and Eastern culture and architecture, amazing atmosphere and lots of festivals.
Top 5 sights
Rynok square
Lviv Opera House
The Chapel of the Boim Family
Bernardine Church
Stairs in the House of Scientist (Lystopadovogo Chynu, 6 street)
Rynok square
2. Kyiv
The vibrant and unique capital of Ukraine. City that is full of epic sceneries and hidden wonders. Having more than thousand years of history Kyiv has a lot to impress with ranging from imposing churches, narrow streets and cosy alleys to grandiose prospects, amazing views of Dnipro river and powerful rhythm of the heart of Ukraine.
Top-5 sights to visit:
Saint Sophia's Cathedral (UNESCO)
Kyiv Pechersk Lavra (UNESCO)
Red building of Kyiv National University
Art Nouveau "House with Chimaeras"
Saint Andrew's Church
Red Building of Kyiv National University (1)
Saint Michael Monastery (2)
3. Odesa
Major Ukrainian port city, a sea resort and a cultural treasure, Odesa is definitely a city to put to your must-see list. Third biggest city in Ukraine, historical porto franco (free port), it is full of interesting experiences, cool beaches and amazing nightlife.
Top-5 sights to visit:
Odesa Opera and Ballet Theater
Primorsky Boulevard
Potemkin Stairs
Langeron Beach
Odesa Art Museum
Odesa port (3)
Odesa Opera Theatre (4)
4. Chernivtsi
Multicultural city in the Western Ukraine often labelled as "Little Vienna" and "Jerusalem upon the Prut" which is the main competitor of Lviv for the role of the heart of Western Ukraine. Visit it for Austro-Hungarian architecture and magnificent building of Chernivtsi University which is included in UNESCO World Heritage list.
Top-5 sights to visit:
Chernivtsi National University building (UNESCO)
Central square
Secession style buildings
Art museum of Chernivtsi
'Ship-like house' (Holovna St, 25)
Theatre Square (5)
Pedestrian street (6)
5. Uzhgorod
Former Synagogue turned to Philarmonic (7)
Small, picturesque city in the Transcarpathian region of Ukraine. Stands on the border with Slovakia and thus easily accessible from Central Europe. Has everything a decent historic town should have: a castle in the city centre, variety of churches and charming narrow streets.
TOP-5 sights to visit:
Uzhgorod Castle
11th-century Rotunda in Horiany
Holy Cross Cathedral
Uzhgorod Synagogue turned to Philarmonic
Korzo Street
Old Town (8)
Holy Cross Cathedral (9)
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