Although, Mukachevo is predominantly associated with magnificent Palanok Castle, there are also other very interesting architectural monuments here. You can even read this bright town's prolonged history through them. One of these is Rákóczi-Schönborn Palace, which used to be Mukachevo rulers' residence during its heyday. Built in the Baroque and Renaissance styles, its elegant building is rightly

Ancient chapel, located in the yard of one of the Mukachevo's most beautiful sacral buildings - St. Martin Catholic Church, is the most valuable sample of medieval Gothic and reckons among the most ancient cultic monuments in Zakarpattia. Local residents rightly consider it town's main treasure and with pleasure show it to numerous tourists. The first catholic cathedral appeared at Mukachevo's cen

Standing on the town hill, the medieval Palanok Castle with its peaked turrets is the key sight of the ancient Mukachevo. Yearly over hundred thousands travelers from all over the world come here in order to see this unique sample of fortification architecture, recognized as one of the most interesting and well preserved defensive complexes in Ukraine. It is believed that Mukachevo castle was buil

This small ancient town, whose remarkable and difficult history is over a thousand years old, is one of the most important tourist and cultural centers of Bukovina. It is so appealing to travelers because of its unique fortress that played a significant role in the history of many European countries. It is a real masterpiece of the fortification art, one of the most powerful and well-preserved cit

Pochayiv, a small town, would probably have remained off tourists’ radar, if it were not for its main treasure – the Holy Dormition Pochayiv Lavra. The cathedral’s golden cupolas are can be seen when one approaches the town. It is an important Orthodox religious center in Ukraine, second only to Kyiv’s Pechersk Lavra. It is curious that the cathedral is located in the west of the country, where th

This peculiar building charms with its wonderful beauty and majesty. It is the main treasure of Chernivtsi and the pride of the local residents. The unique complex, in which different architectural styles are harmoniously combined, serves as a real decoration of the capital of Bukovina and leaves an indelible trace in the soul of everyone who is lucky enough to see it. Residence of the Metropolit

This splendid Cathedral, standing on top of a hill in the Old Town, is a real gem of Ukrainian baroque architecture. This majestic temple, perfectly blended into its surrounding landscape, is not only a unique architectural monument, but it is also the main church of Ukrainian Greek Catholics. For many centuries, Greek Catholic archbishops and patriarchs resided on its territory. The local reside

This perfectly preserved fort, standing majestically in the center of Lviv, long ago became the town’s symbol and its citizens’ pride. Lubart Castle is a remarkable example of medieval fortification architecture, one of the oldest in not only Ukraine, but all of Europe. This stone castle on the Styr River was built in 1340. Lithuanian prince Lubart constructed it to replace the wooden fortificati

Lviv is famous not only for its majestic cathedrals, fairytale houses, and unique museums, but also for the ancient castles that are located on its outskirts. One of the most remarkable ones is the Zolochiv Castle. Over its history, it has been a royal residence, a prison, and an educational facility. Jakub Sobieski - the father of the Polish king Jan III - built the stone castle to replace a woo