| In this article we will feature Ukraine's most popular places of interest.
Crimea is a picturesque area to explore, and a beautiful place to spend a summer holiday. For ages it has drawn settlers from other places, such as the Greeks, the Venetians and the Genoese - all of whom founded towns along the coastline and inter-married the local people. Crimean resorts are the primary vacation destination for crowds of travelers from over the globe. Wines and mineral waters make Crimean health resorts so popular worldwide.
Crimea is one of the largest and most famous health resorts of the former USSR. Stalin, Khruschev, Brezhnev, and other political leaders of the former Soviet Union frequently came to Crimea to have a rest and spend their holidays.
Crimea's high tourist season starts in July and lasts till September. Travelers begin coming in mid-April when it usually gets warm. September is a perfect time to enjoy less crowded resorts, and October brings wonderful, golden colors to the area.
The Carpathian Mountains are assumed to be the Ukrainian Green Pearl. It is a mecca for crowds of holiday-makers. A beautiful mix of virgin nature and humans who live in harmony with nature makes the mountain ranges so appealing to travelers! Thousands of holiday-makers and people who are keen on travels and adventures arrive here.
Kiev, a fabulous city of 3 million residents situated on the Dnipro River, is the bustling capital of Ukraine. The art and architecture of Kiev are considered world treasures. St. Sophia' Cathedral, where the princes of Kiev were crowned in the time of Kiev's grandeur, has spectacular frescoes and mosaics dating back to the 11th century. The Percherska Lavra, a short trolley ride from downtown, has two 11th-century cathedrals on its territory, along with its world-famous catacombs, a bell tower, and museum collections. Near city center you can see the Golden Gate dating back to the 11th century.
Theatergoers will find much to select from here. Most plays are in Ukrainian or Russian. The recently renovated Kiev Opera House stages excellent operas and ballets.
Should you require further information about tourist attractions in Ukraine, visit ua-traveling.com. |
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