Description of the sights of Ukraine should not only include the central excursion cities and regional centers but also the numerous places where ancient temples, town halls, castles, and fortresses can be found. Typically, the main sights of Ukraine are highlighted in tourist atlases and guidebooks, making it possible to plan an individual route. To provide you with a better understanding of which sights in Ukraine are worth seeing first, we've gathered some of them for you.
First of all, Ukraine is known for its palaces and castles:
- The Palace of Counts Potocki (Lviv, 15 Copernicus Street) - a true gem of Lviv architecture. Gilding, sculptures, columns, marble, leptina, and enfilades of rooms were created to host politicians and other important guests.
- Palanok Castle (Mukachevo) - famous in Transcarpathia and beyond. This ancient castle is well preserved and reminds of the long history of this land.
- Schenborns Castle (Mukachevo) - becoming another decoration of Transcarpathia and the whole Ukraine, and almost a symbol of these places. It is worth seeing for any tourist.
- The Palace of Counts Tolstoy (Odessa, 4 Sabaneyev Bridge St.) - now Odessa's House of Scientists. This two-story mansion and art gallery are considered outstanding examples of architecture and urban planning.
- Kankov Castle (Vinogradovo) - almost completely destroyed, but the picturesque ruins attract tourists who are interested in history. This castle belonged to the influential feudal lords of Hungary.
- St. Miklos Castle (Chinadievo) - located near Mukachevo, completing the extensive list of attractions in the Transcarpathian region.
- Nevitsky Zamo (Kamenitsa village) - located near Uzhgorod, picturesquely rising between the mountains of Transcarpathia. Many tourists come here.
- Uzhgorod Castle (Uzhgorod) - the heart of the city and a well-preserved defense structure of the 10th century. There are museum rooms, extensive grounds, and many corners that attract visitors.
- Khotyn Castle (Khotyn, Chernivtsi region) - although somewhat less famous than the castle in Kamyanets-Podolsk, its majestic walls rising above a steep cliff are familiar from many historical movies.
The streets of Ukraine are also full of surprises:
- Deribasovskaya (Odesa) - cozy and carefree, this street beckons tourists from all over the world. Today there is no car traffic, but there are plenty of cafes and restaurants.
- Andreevsky Descent (Kyiv) - a historic thoroughfare connecting the Upper and Lower Town. Today it is a cobbled street curving intricately between the hills. It's home to a perpetual souvenir and jewelry fair, and several interesting museums and a theater.
The churches and monasteries of Ukraine are no less famous:
- Kyiv-Pechersk Lavra (Kyiv, 15 Lavrska St., Bldg. 42) - an ancient Orthodox shrine. It is a unique monastery complex, a dominant feature of Kiev's landscape, and a place of pilgrimage for millions of parishioners.
- Armenian Cathedral (Lviv, 7-13 Armenian St.) - one of Lviv's main shrines. Armenians settled in the city as early as the 14th century, gradually settling in new neighborhoods. The building was constantly completed and reconstructed. The architecture of the temple combines Old Russian, Gothic, and Armenian styles.
- The Arch-Cathedral of St. Jura (Lviv, St. Jura Square, 5) - soars above the city, shining with golden domes. The Greek Catholic cathedral is considered one of Lviv's and Ukraine's examples of rococo architecture.
Other buildings and places in Ukraine may interest you:
- The House of State Industry (Kharkiv, Pravdy Ave., 4) - located on Svobody Square and attracts attention with its unusual architecture, many modern legends, and its size.
- The House with Chimeras (Kiev, Bankovskaya Street, 10) - built in Art Nouveau style by architect V. Gorodetsky in 1902. The sculptural images of animals, which gave the building its name, will surely interest you.
- Katacombs of Odesa - a branching network of tunnels and labyrinths under the city, reaching hundreds of kilometers. They are quite dangerous to explore on your own, but there are guided tours available.
- Lychakiv Cemetery (33, Mechnikova Street, Lviv) - a majestic necropolis, a place of pilgrimage not only for tourists but also for historians.
Odesa Opera House (Odessa, Tchaikovsky Lane, 1) - an architectural masterpiece in the Viennese Baroque style and the face of the city by the sea.
The Museum of Architecture and Life of Ukraine Pirogovo (Kyiv, 59 Solovyinnaya St.) - considered the largest reserve of architectural diversity in Eastern Europe. Samples of wooden architecture from three centuries allow you to study the culture, architecture, and life of Ukrainians.
Khortytsya Island on the Dnieper - a national historical and cultural reserve within Zaporizhzhya. It is a real miracle of Ukraine, full of historical secrets. Be sure to visit this island-museum.
The above names of attractions in Ukraine are not even a third of possible travel destinations. In addition to the places listed in tourist guides, there are many towns and villages in the country with interesting objects to explore. Together with tripmydream, we can find something suitable and really interesting for you.
