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The Swallow's Nest is a decorative castle located at Gaspra, in the Crimean Peninsula. (The castle "Swallow's nest" is the most famous symbol of the Crimea).
When looks at the Swallow’s Nest it is hard not to marvel of the structure. It is built literally on the edge of the cliff with parts of the balconies and patios actually extending beyond the rock face, jutting into thin air.
Although the castle looks medieval in style, it was built in 1912 for German oil magnate Baron Steingel, as a present to his mistress.
Kyiv is the capital and most populous city of Ukraine.Located in north-central Ukraine along the Dnieper River.Its population almost 3 million.
Kyiv, one of the oldest cities in Eastern Europe founded 1500 years ago, and is home to many historical landmarks, the history is a living, breathing part of Kyiv.
Countless churches with golden domes shimmering, traffic-packed boulevards, shopping malls, as well as bars and restaurants,lively nightlife and striking Soviet architecture paired with hotspots for modern design.
Kiev is known as the most green city, public gardens, two botanical gardens, parks and tree-lined boulevards.
Things To Do In Kyiv.
Visiting Kiev requires a bit of preparation and planning ahead
Go Inside St. Volodymyr's Cathedral
Golden Gate of Kyiv
Independence Square- Kyiv’s big heart with monuments and fountains hosts many festivals, lively atmosphere.
Climb Up The Bell Tower At St. Sophia's Cathedral
Kyiv Pechersk Lavra One of the 7 Wonders of Ukraine.This monastery is an UNESCO World Heritage Site, housing amazing churches, museums and eerie monastery caves.
The Friendship Of Nations Arch-walk around.
The Andriivs'kyi Descent is a historic descent connecting Old Kyiv to the more hip neighborhood of Podil.
Khreshchatyk boulevard the main street of Kyiv.
The Motherland Monument, a gigantic Brezhnev-era Motherland statue bearing sword and shield.
The Hipster District Of Podil
Odessa is a city with a unique atmosphere. Odessa is a tourism center, located on the northwestern shore of the Black Sea. Odessa is sometimes called the "pearl of the Black Sea", is one of the most popular cities to visit in Ukraine.
In 1794, the city of Odessa was founded by a decree of the Russian empress Catherine the Great.
Its historical architecture has a style more Mediterranean having been heavily influenced by French and Italian styles,creativity and beauty in all its manifestations.
There are many things to do in Odessa.
Palaces, cultured parks, boulevards, ceremonial stairways and a spellbinding opera house, held as one of the finest in Europe, museums, attractions, galleries, theaters, beaches, hotels, restaurants, and the wild catacomb.
Here you can find a list of main Odessa points of interest.
Opera at Odesa National Theater Of Opera.
Walk down and admire the Potemkin Stairs, the stairs offer outstanding views over Odessa’s port, one of Odessa’s most famous sights, the Potemkin Stairs.
Statue of the Duc de Richelieu, (the first Governor of Odessa) this statue of the Duc de Richelieu, wearing a Roman toga, stands in the most commanding position at the top of the Potemkin Steps, looking out to the Black Sea."
Primorsky Boulevard- Perpendicular to the Potemkin Stairs, beside Istanbul Park.
Transfiguration Cathedral and the Cathedral Square.
City Hall.
Odessa Museum of Western and Eastern Art.
Old Architecture And Monument in Odesa.
The Grandeur Glass Ceiling Of Odesa Passage
Monument to Catherine the Great and Founders of Odessa.
Stroll inTarasa Shevchenka Park.
Vorontsov Palace.
The Black Sea At Lanzheron Beach.
Privoz Market.
Derybasivska Main Street.
Witch House Of Odesa.
Pushkin Museum,who lived in Odessa for just over a year up to 1824.
Archaeological Museum
By its geographical location Lviv connects and unites East and West, Asia and Europe As the city of East and West at the same time Lviy owes its a unique position at the intersection of global cultural and civilizational influences.
Lviv was a part of Poland until 1939 when it became part of Ukraine.
The historic city center is on the UNESCO World Heritage List.(The Historic City Centre is a UNESCO World Heritage Site).
Lviv is the Official Cultural Capital of Ukraine,it has 60 museums and ten theatres.
Lviv got its name after the founder’s (Daniel of Galicia – King of Ruthenia) son – Lew.
It means “lion” hence you will see the animal everywhere, including the coat of arms.
Lviv located near the Polish border, and is a popular Destination, the best time to explore Lviv is autumn and spring.
Places to Visit in Lviv
The Historic City Centre is a UNESCO World Heritage Site.Make sure to visit and experience the historic City to the fullest.
Lychakiv Cemetery.
There are many of magnificent monuments in the city center.
Lviv Opera House,Armenian Cathedral of Lviv,Rynok Square,Potocki Palace,Mykhailo Dzyndra Museum of Modern Art.
The Castle
Lviv's High Castle dating back to the 13th century.The castle towers over central Lviv.
Miles of wooded paths that open out onto a gorgeous vista across the city.
Tunnel of Love - one of the most romantic sights in Ukraine which always attracts romantics and honeymooners.
The Tunnel of Love located near the town of Klevan in Rivne region.
The Tunnel of Love, used to be just another train rail section, but eventually turned into one of the most beautiful places on Earth.
Railway of Tunnel of Love stretches for 1 km and the railroad connects Klevan with Woodworking Plant.
Kharkiv is the second largest city in Ukraine. Located in the northeast of the Ukraine.The population is about 1.5 million people.
The city was founded in 1654 and after a humble beginning as a small fortress grew to be a major centre of Ukrainian industry.
The city center is very rich in 19th-20th century attractions. A big part of the city was destroyed during WWII, it was rebuilt.
Kharkiv was the first capital of the Ukrainian Soviet Socialist Republic, from December 1919 to January 1934, after which the capital relocated to Kyiv.
Kharkiv is a dynamic city.Kharkiv is a city with rich cultural traditions,there are 6 theaters (Kharkiv Opera is one of the symbols of the city) and many universities.
Here are the places that you should visit.
In the old town, you may find a lot of museums, churches, parks and monuments.
Freedom Square, one of the largest city squares.
Make a wish at the Mirror Steam Fountain.
Kharkiv Opera is one of the symbols of the city.
Kharkiv Art Museum
Intercession Monastery
Shevchenko Garden
Admire the Annunciation Cathedral, an architectural masterpiece.
Pokrovsky Monastery
Gorky Park: The largest and best park in Kharkov.
Kharkiv Art Museum
