| In this article we will touch on the most popular places of interest of Ukraine.
Crimea is a splendid peninsula to explore, and a beautiful place to spend your summer holidays. For ages it has attracted settlers from all over the world, such as the Venetians, the Genoese and the Greeks - who founded cities along the coastline and inter-married the local people. Crimean resorts are a prime holiday destination for millions of tourists from all over the world. Mineral waters and wines make Crimean health resorts so popular worldwide.
Crimea is one of the biggest and most renowned health resorts of the Soviet Union. Political leaders of the former Soviet Union often visited Crimea for relaxation and vacation.
Crimea's high tourist season begins in July and finishes in September. Holiday-makers start arriving in the middle of April when it normally gets warm. September is a perfect time to enjoy less crowded resorts, and October brings marvelous, golden colors to the peninsula.
The Carpathian Mountains are assumed to be Ukraine's Green Pearl. It is a magnet for crowds of travelers. A beautiful combination of virgin nature and humans living in harmony with nature makes the mountain ranges so attractive to travelers! Natural beauty of its Alpine meadows and woods, roaring rivers and mountain lakes, soft climate, curative mineral sources, the historical and architectural monuments can appeal to every tourist. Thousands of tourists and people who love travels and adventures come here.
Kiev, a scenic city of 3 million residents, is the bustling capital of Ukraine. Kiev's art and architecture are considered world treasures. The Cathedral of St. Sophia, where the monarchs of Kiev were crowned in the years of Kiev's prosperity, has outstanding mosaics and frescoes which date back to the 11th century. The Percherska Lavra, the Monastery of the Caves, a short ride from city center, has two 11th-century cathedrals on its territory, in addition to its well-known catacombs, a bell tower, and museum collections. Nearby downtown you can see the Golden Gate which dates back to 1037.
For additional information on tourist attractions in Ukraine, please visit ua-traveling.com. |
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