Culture of Ukraine
Culture of Ukraine. Ukrainian culture was formed based on the traditions of Kievan Rus' and the Byzantine Empire, and under the influence of various countries and peoples. Huge impact on our culture have countries such as Russia, Poland, Austria, Turkey. Art and culture of the Ukrainian people is one of the most important treasures of the cultural heritage of Europe. The thrill of visiting the most interesting historical and cultural sites in Ukraine will last a long time.
Kamenetz-Podolsk fortress is one of the oldest cities in Ukraine - Kamenetz-Podolsk. This city is a historical and architectural reserve. There are about 200 monuments of architecture. Ancient castle is the main attraction of the city, which can be attributed to the best examples of fortifications in Eastern Europe.
Kiev-Pechersk Lavra is one of the first monasteries founded in. It is located in the heart of the country - its capital, Kiev. This is truly a holy place, with an atmosphere of great spirituality, harmony and tranquility. In the Kyiv-Pechersk Lavra raspolodeny Museum of Miniatures Museum, Treasures of Ukraine, and the Museum of the book.
National Arboretum Park "Sofiyivka" located in the north of the city of Uman on the River Kamenka. The park is a monument of landscape type, a model of the global landscape art XVIII-XIX centuries. The park captures the attention of visitors to a huge number of species of flora. Hagia Sophia is located in the center of Kiev. Is an architectural landmark first entered landmark building in the Ukraine in the World Heritage List of UNESCO.
Hersonissos or Chersonese - peninsula that for two thousand years was the economic, political and cultural center of the Northern Black Sea. Currently Chersonesos mound is located in Sevastopol.
Khortytsya - the island, the largest on the Dnieper River, which is located near the city of Zaporizhia. The island is a cultural, historical and natural value. In one small area includes almost all types of landscapes inherent to the south of Ukraine.
Khotyn fortress - the construction of X-XVIII centuries. The fortress in the city of Chernivtsi. In the V-th centuries object used chronicles Tivertsy tribe. Stone fortifications of the city associated with the Galicia-Volyn principality, as well as the Daniel of Galicia.
Livadia Palace is a monument of modern history. It was the residence of the Russian Emperor Nicholas II. The palace is located in the city of Yalta. Livadia Palace is a whole complex, which includes the Grand Palace, the palace of the Minister of the courtyard, the suite housing forentiysky courtyard and palace church and a beautiful park, established in the 30 years of the XIX century.
Ostrog - a city located in Rivne region. Is a spiritual monument. Located on its territory "Ostrog Academy" - Ukrainian National University. The visitors are given the state historical and cultural reserve, museum, fragments of the city's fortifications, the ruins of the castle and the Church of the Epiphany.
Museum "Easter egg" - a monument of modern Ukraine, located in Kolomyia. Museum built in 2000. The museum has the world's highest form of colored eggs and is the hallmark of a stake. The inner surface of the museum is made of stained glass with a total area of over 600 square meters. To date, the museum has a collection of more than 6,000 Easter eggs, collected in different regions of Ukraine.