| In this article we will touch upon Ukraine's most popular sights.
Crimea is an enchanting area to explore, and a great spot to spend a holiday. For ages it has drawn settlers from all over the world, such as the Venetians, the Genoese and the Greeks - who founded towns along the coastline and inter-married the locals. Crimean resorts are a prime holiday destination for millions of tourists from all over the globe. Crimean health resorts are well-known for their mineral waters and wines.
Being one of the biggest and most renowned health resorts of the former USSR, it was the favorite place of the USSR powerful leaders who frequently visited Crimea for relaxation and vacation.
Crimea's high season begins in July and ends in September. Holiday-makers start arriving in mid-April when it usually gets warm. September is a suitable time to enjoy less crowded resorts, and October brings fantastic, golden colors to the peninsula.
The Carpathian Mountains are regarded as the Green Pearl of Ukraine. It is a magnet for crowds of holiday-makers. A beautiful mix of virgin nature and human beings living in harmony with nature makes the mountain ranges so attractive to travelers! Natural beauty of its Alpine meadows and forests, roaring rivers and mountain lakes, soft climate, curative mineral sources, the architectural and historical monuments can attract every visitor. Thousands of travelers and people who are fond of traveling and adventures come here.
Kiev, a fabulous city of 3 million citizens, is the busy Ukrainian capital. The art and architecture of Kiev are considered world treasures. The Cathedral of St. Sophia, where the princes of Kiev were crowned in the time of Kiev's grandeur, has striking mosaics and frescoes which date back to the 11th century. The Percherska Lavra, the Monastery of the Caves, a short trolley ride from city center, has two 11th-century cathedrals on its territory, along with its world-famous catacombs, a bell tower, and museum collections. Close to city center you can see the Golden Gate which dates back to 1037.
For additional information on tourist attractions in Ukraine, please visit ua-traveling.com. |
