What are the famous landmarks of Ukraine?

Answer 1

PLACES TO SEE IN UKRAINE

There are many places worth sightseeing on the territory of Ukraine because of its ancient history.

A wide range of interesting things awaits the tourists, beginning with Kyiv, the capital of Ukraine, where there existmagnificent historic sights, St. Sophia's Cathedral (1017-1031), the Kyiv Cave Monastery (1051) and numerous museums.

A cruise on the Dnipro River offers visitors a fascinating introduction to Ukraine's history and culture.

It's interesting to visit Zaporizhzhia where Cossack movement began in the 15th century. Nearby is the famous 700-year-old oak tree - 36 metres high.

Odessa, a regional centre, has a Philharmonic and the famous Opera and Ballet Theatre.

The old town of Kaniv is situated on the high right bank of the Dnipro River. This town is world-known for its Tarasova Hora. Taras Shevchenko, the great Ukrainian poet, artist and philosopher, is buried here.

Chernihiv is one of the oldest towns in our country . There are five out of twenty-five architectural landmarks of the 11th-12th centuries preserved in Chernihiv. It was one of the most important centres of Kyivan Rus'.

Another place in Ukraine, which attracts a lot of visitors, is Uman'. It is famous for its dendrologic park-reserve "Sophiyivka". This park was set up in 1796-1801 by Count Pototsky for his wife, Sophia, and was called after her name. The park is one of the most outstanding monuments of garden architecture in Ukraine.

Lviv, a beautiful city in the west of Ukraine, was founded by Prince Danylo Halytsky. Historically, the city was first mentioned in 1256. Today Lviv has an area of 155 square km. Its core is the city of the 14th-18th centuries. It isdensely built up with tall stone buildings, many of them in their original style. The Lychakiv Cemetery contains some famous monuments to well-known Ukrainian and Polish residents of Lviv. The oldest monument in Lviv is the foundation and walls of St. Nicholas' Church, built by Prince Danylo in the 13th century. The remnants of Vysoky Zamok also date back to the 13th century. Lviv is the only city in Ukraine that still has some original Renaissance architecture.

In the south the Crimea lies, with its warm weather, seashore sanatoriums and rest homes.