Holidays in Transcarpathia in summer are interesting places. Tour of the Transcarpathian region: attractions, tourist and little-known places. What to see in the Carpathians: the main attractions and most interesting places in the mountainous region

Western Ukraine , namely Transcarpathian region– this is an amazing region where traditions are especially revered and culture is valued, where it is so easy to breathe, feeding on the energy and power of nature.

In other words, you can find more here than you ever thought. Travel to lesser-known and touristic places Transcarpathian region will not leave even professional travelers indifferent.

Where to go and what to see in the Transcarpathian region

Volcano on Black Mountain

Transcarpathian region, Vinogradov

Photo: otdyhaem.com.ua

The same one "Black Mountain", which was previously considered active volcano, located above Kankov Castle from the outside towns of Vinogradov.

There is a small recreation area with a lake and a quarry where red clay was once dug out. In the center of the presented territory is botanical reserve, where tourists are also allowed.

Reserve extends over as much as 747 hectares, including a variety of vegetation: oaks and beeches, silver lindens and rowan trees. The density of the vegetation, by the way, is due to the previously located here volcano.

The quarry from which the red clay was extracted looks simply amazing.

Transcarpathian region, Vinogradovo

Photo ukrainaincognita.com

Defensive Pereni Palace appeared in Transcarpathia in the 16th century. Tycoons Pereni framed lock into the Baroque style, adding sophistication and splendor to the structure. In palace from the very beginning there was a library, which suggests that the owners were very rich people.

Pereni Palace increased with each century due to the addition of new floors and the expansion of infrastructure.

On the first floor of the castle there were farm buildings and a warehouse, and on the second floor there were rooms for guests and residents. castle.

All halls in the castle were decorated with symbols of the knightly dynasty and family symbols Pereni. Even the exterior was dominated by the intricate and slightly angular symbols of the family coat of arms Pereni.

Hiss

Transcarpathian region, village. Pylypets, ur. "Grunok"

Near the village Pylypets famous for its ski resort, is one of the most beautiful waterfalls in Ukraine - waterfall Hiss.

Its peculiarity is loud sounds that resemble a whisper. The water cascades from a 14-meter height and the spectacle is stunning.

Since 1993, all the informal people of Ukraine have gathered at the waterfall for the largest Festival "Shipot" Locals claim that the water in the waterfall has extraordinary properties to cure diseases and improve health.

Kolochava narrow-gauge railway, Kolochava

Transcarpathian region, village. Kolochava, st. Druzhby, 26

Museum "Kolochavskaya Narrow Gauge Railway" is in charge Skansen "Old Village" and is a real train!

Yes it train museum, which, by the way, also deals with transportation. In each of the 10 carriages you will find items related to the history of the narrow gauge railway. It is known that not only the Soviet mechanism was involved here, but also the Czech one.

A moment of history– the narrow-gauge railway was created at the end of the 19th century in order to transport workers to the sawmill, and then back with the wood. Naturally scientific and technical progress removed the need for such work, but the exhibit remained and is part of history Transcarpathian region.

Nevitsky Castle, Nevitskoye

Transcarpathian region, village. Nevitskoe, Kamenitsa, st. Uzhanskaya, 100, t/b "Verkhovyna"

Nevitsky Castle first mentioned in documents in 1274.

It is located on a high hill covered with forest. Thanks to this ruin are among the most picturesque in Ukraine.

Lock is one of the favorite places to visit for newlyweds, and the castle has recently become very popular among tourists.

The castle is dilapidated, but at the same time it has a very romantic appearance, including thanks to the shingle roof on the donjon tower, which adds a little fabulousness to the fortress. If you have already arrived in Transcarpathia, then take the time and visit this wonderful castle.

Carpathian Biosphere Reserve, Rakhiv

Transcarpathian region, Rakhiv, st. Krasnoe Pleso, 77

Ukraine is rich in beautiful nature reserves And protected areas, which is why they are worth seeing and protecting the surrounding nature.

So, on the outskirts Rakhova located biosphere reserve of the Carpathians, which is represented by a huge variety in Europe and is considered the most valuable on planet Earth.

Yes, since 1992, this biosphere complex - UNESCO reserve, that is, it may soon become its object. There is a museum of natural history and ecology here, and from the highest points you can see the best corners of Transcarpathia.

Transcarpathian region, village. Long, st. Pobeda, 3

Photo fotostudio.com.ua

Stands in a valley about Borzhava River and according to many scientists it was built in the 13th century. Of course, initially the building was decorated with wood and stone, but later, along with the change of owners, the appearance also changed.

So, in the 15th century a luxurious lock with a pushed-back facade, and in the 18th century it was already restored Count Teleki. The count turned the castle into a summer residence, which gave it a special charm. The royal nobility and the highest ranks of society stayed here for a long time, but in the 20th century the Bolshevik raid began. Since those times, a sanatorium has still been operating here.

Old vat, Lumshory

Transcarpathian region, village. Lumshory, st. Lesnaya, 8

Photo traveller.com.ua

IN Transcarpathian region You can’t just walk around with a camera, snacking on cheese and drinking wine. Here you can also get healthier, for real!

Chan in Lushmore- these are kind of hot baths in an open space. Special water is extracted from mineral springs to cure many diseases. The beneficial properties of water extend to the nervous system, joints and skin.

In total there are 18 vats with a capacity of up to 20 people. The water temperature in each of the vats ranges from 35 to 45 degrees.

They say that it is most beneficial to warm yourself in a vat in winter.

Transcarpathian region with. Upper Grabovnica

Photo arpad-line.com

Hungarian troops in the 20th century eastern part of the Carpathians created the so-called Arpad line - a defensive zone of 600 km.

The line was not continuous, but a little intricate with special moves and riddles. According to historical facts, this defensive line was built quite quickly, since during the Second World War there was no time to wait.

It is known that through Carpathians lay the path of the fourth Ukrainian front, which fought for more than a month with the Hungarian army. At that time, about 100 strong points, more than 400 firing lines and almost 500 km of trenches were created here.

Serednyansky Castle, Sredne

Transcarpathian region, village. Average

Photo m-a-d-m-a-x.livejournal.com

From Serednyansky Castle There are practically ruins left, but this does not make it less famous and popular.

If you believe the legends, then lock erected by the Templars- a secret order, which, according to legend, kept Holy Grail

The peculiarity of the castle is that it was practically the only one made in the Romanesque style. The palace withstood many battles with dignity, but no one wanted to restore it, since it little corresponded to the ideas about the life of rich nobles.

Mount Pikuy, Belasovitsa

Transcarpathian region, village. Belasovitsa Volovets district

Mount Pikuy- the highest point of the Verkhovinsky Vododelny Ridge. From the village to the top of the mountain there is a 10 km long path. This is one of the most picturesque corners of the Carpathian Mountains.

Near the top there is a historical Pass "Russian Way", which was once the border between Poland and Hungary. A wonderful Voevodin waterfall, the path to which will be frankly difficult for persistent tourists, but the memories will last a lifetime.

And now the main attraction of Mukachevo is Palanok Castle.
The castle is located on a hill whose height is 80 meters. The origin of the hill, as the guide told us, has two versions. According to one, it is bulk, according to the other, it is of volcanic origin.

Road to the castle:

A bridge spans the dry ditch:

On the right is our guide:

According to legend, the castle once looked like this:

The thickness of the walls is impressive:

An analogue of a modern intercom between floors - you need to shout into this hole and you will be heard on the next floor:

In the courtyard:

The oldest well:

Let me remind you that the castle is located on a hill whose height is 80 meters. So it was very difficult to get to the water. But nevertheless, they dug a well of the required depth, and water appeared in the castle.

On the observation deck:

Mukachevo is like the palm of your hand:

The inspection of Mukachevo is now complete and you can move on to Uzhgorod.

Uzhgorod is the capital of the Transkrpatya region. Uzhgorod is a city located on the Uzh River. Here is the river itself:

In the place where we left the car, some kind of rally was taking place (in the background):

A few shots of the city center:

Monument to the lamplighter:

Castle (oh, we had to look for a guide; we ourselves saw almost nothing, and from what we saw, we understood little):

Moat around the castle:

Courtyard:

From the fortress wall:

This could be the end of the story about visiting Uzhgorod, if not for one establishment. Having been in Uzhgorod, you can’t help but stop by for lunch at the “Detsa U Notary” tavern. Cult place. Literally translated it means 100 grams from a notary. A place where Transcarpathian humor is collected and embodied.

Before having lunch, you need to walk around and inspect the entire territory.

Guess for yourself who or what we are talking about))):

The fresh topic of Euro 2012 is also not left aside:

Along the path to the WC:

Outstanding Beans:

Before leaving))) :

Despite all the fun, the food in the tavern is serious and tasty. National dishes Transcarpathian cuisine.

We laughed and had lunch in the tavern, then left Uzhgorod and headed for Lviv (road M06 - Chop - Uzhgorod - Lviv). We drove past Mukachevo, after which we made a stop in Chinadievo - there are two more castles here.
The first castle looks more like a big house:

And the second castle is a real palace. The former hunting lodge of the Counts of Schönborn (a hunting lodge of such a scale was in the order of things for them). Now it is a sanatorium:

And they went out to inspect the surroundings from the height of the pass:

Somewhere not far from Skole, near the village of Nizhneye Sinevidnoye, we liked a motel for an overnight stay:

Decent, clean, tidy, inexpensive and almost empty. The motel immediately put me at ease. Polite and pleasant staff, good rooms. The motel is called "Viking Carpathians". There is a nearby motel gas station, as well as the Dikanka cafe, where they prepare delicious dumplings with a variety of fillings. We had dinner and breakfast at Dikanka.
And on the other side of the motel there is a playground where we immediately started playing football:

It got dark and we went to our room to sleep. And when we wake up, we see this view from the window:

This motel, by the way, turned out to be the most comfortable of all the hotels we came across during our entire trip. And Wi-Fi was free in the rooms, and the Internet worked. And I slept very well. 320 hryvnia for a 3-bed deluxe room for our family (we were given an extra bed, so all four of us could fit in).
We have breakfast and leave for Lviv, about 100 km away.

And finally, a few shots from the streets of Lviv:

The city is very beautiful:

Every journey comes to an end someday. Farewell, Lviv, goodbye, Transcarpathia, see you, Ukraine, and it’s time for us to return home.

Practical information

Road conditions and traffic in Western Ukraine

As of the summer of 2012, the H09 road, along which we drove from Yaremche through Rakhiv, Khust to Mukachevo, was of quite decent quality. It’s not wide, but there are a minimum of holes and potholes, and the quality of the coating is quite normal. The asphalt was almost everywhere without cracks, and there were no potholes. The M19 / E85 road on the Ratno - Kovel - Lutsk - Dubno section is much worse; it’s better not to drive there at night - there are many holes, potholes, and in some places real ruts have formed in the asphalt from trucks - you can damage the bottom. Driving during the day is normal, everything is visible, all obstacles can be avoided if you don’t rush. The same road M19 / E85 on the Dubno - Kremenets - Ternopil section is a little better, but only a little.
After the roads described above, the quality of the M06 / (E40, E50) road on the Rivne - Dubno - Lviv - Uzhgorod section is beyond praise. It’s no wonder – this is the best track in Ukraine. There is a median and two lanes in each direction, the asphalt is not bad. The speed limit is sometimes 90 and sometimes 130. Locals rush faster than these limits :) .
There are traffic cops, they usually sit at a table with a laptop in a tent on the side of the road. Somewhere there are radars with video recording (then they will show you a video on the laptop screen where you are in the main role :)), and somewhere there are ordinary old radars. I don’t recommend violating them, the fines are large – from 400 hryvnia ($50) onwards. Traffic cops work mainly for their own pockets, immediately reducing the fine for the client by half. You can and should bargain!
The most frequent and “expensive” violations are speeding and crossing a double line (where there is one, of course). As long as you haven’t violated anything, no one will “just like that” stop you, even despite your “foreign” license plates, don’t worry. Our crew was stopped the only time for driving into the oncoming lane on a very “tricky” circle outside Mukachevo, like driving from Mukachevo towards Uzhgorod. There, three roads meet in a circle; more precisely, the P54 road adjoins the M06 road through a circle. We left Mukachevo along the P54 and had to turn around on the M06 towards Uzhgorod, but it turned out that this circle is not completely one-way, and one sector of it has two-way traffic (where the M06 is)! And so I drove along a smaller radius, and it turned out to be oncoming traffic! Well, it didn’t come to an accident, and I sensed something was wrong, moved to a larger radius, inevitably breaking the markings and the double solid line. The traffic cop saw these maneuvers of mine, stopped me, took me to the booth, showed a video recording, asked if I recognized my car... We talked for a long time, the result of the conversation was minus 400 hryvnia to the traffic cop (the bidding began directly with the price of the fine for creating an emergency situation and crossing a double solid line - from 850 hryvnia). It's harsh, but there will be a lesson. And the circle there is really very tricky, and almost everyone who passes it for the first time automatically falls into this trap.
Local drivers are generally adequate, of course there are reckless drivers and boors, but there are not many of them.
In general, road traffic does not pose any difficulties.

Where to stay overnight in Transcarpathia (Mukachevo and Uzhgorod)?

In Mukachevo we spent one night at the Weekend hotel - 400 hryvnia for a four-bed room. The furnishings in the room where we spent the night were quite up to standard, there was satellite TV, a refrigerator, air conditioning, and a nice full bathroom. Breakfast is not included, the rooms have free Wi-Fi, through which it was actually impossible to access the Internet. There is a bar and restaurant with food and drinks delivered to your rooms. We ordered two mojitos for our room - the cocktails were well made and delivered quickly. Overall, nothing like this hotel.
They also recommend the Palanok Hotel (next to the castle of the same name, very convenient for visiting it). A cozy double room will cost 290 hryvnia. There is a TV, refrigerator and air conditioning.
And about one more hotel. "Mother's Abode" is a private boarding house of the European type Bad&Breakfast, located on General Petrov Street. Quite a cozy hotel.

In Uzhgorod we recommend the hotel " Golden Mountain". Essentially this is a villa, located 2 km from Uzhgorod. Address: Uzhgorod district, Barvinok village. And about another good hotel - “Duet Plus” Double room from 400 to 500 hryvnia. Air conditioning, satellite TV, Wi-Fi. Located on Koshitskaya street, 6.

Where to eat in Uzhgorod?

If you want to laugh, taste Transcarpathian humor, and eat well at the same time, visit the tavern

Where to eat in Lviv?

You can sit, drink beer in a pleasant and interesting place, and eat, at the same time, inexpensively in the Kryevka cafe. Located on Rynok Square. A very unusual and creative cafe, you even need to know the password :) . Without a password - cafe "Gasova Lampa" (Armenskaya St., 20)
Sit and drink coffee and a lot of other things instead of coffee and with coffee - the Golden Ducat coffee shop. I. Fedorova Street, 20. Or go to Tsukernya (Staroevreiskaya St., 3)
Tasty, satisfying and expensive meal with beautiful view to the city – restaurant Garmata of the Citadel Hotel, st. Grabovsky, 11. Or the restaurant of the Opera Hotel at 45 Svoboda Ave.

P.S. Go to Transcarpathia!
Good luck!

In the west of Ukraine, in the Rakhiv region, near the village of Dilovo, surrounded by the highest mountain peaks Ukrainian Carpathians There is a picturesque area that claims the honorary title of the geographical center of Europe.

In 1887, a group of Austrian engineers carried out topographic surveys in this area for construction railway. During the work, engineers noticed that the geographical center of Europe could be located somewhere nearby. Soon, Viennese scientists confirmed this assumption with careful calculations. The place was marked by a modest concrete stele with a solemn inscription in Latin: “Permanent exact eternal place...”

In 1977, another one, the work of the sculptor Kozurak, was installed next to the historical stele. The converging lines of the seven-meter stele crosswise symbolize the four cardinal directions.

Lake Synevyr

The amazingly beautiful lake Synevyr - Polyanskoe, located at an altitude of 989 meters above sea level, is largest lake Ukrainian Transcarpathia. It is located near the village of Synevyrska Polyana, Mizhhirya district, Transcarpathian region.

There are beautiful local legends about the origin of this lake. According to one of them, it came from the tears of the beautiful Sini, mourning her deceased lover Vir, according to another legend, from the tears of the shepherd Ivan, separated from his homeland. In fact, the lake was formed about ten thousand years ago, during the post-glacial period, as a result of a large landslide caused by an earthquake.

The lake is surrounded by mountains on which ancient spruce and fir trees grow. Synevyr simply amazes with its magnificence, especially if you look at it from Mount Ozernaya. Then the second name of Synevyr becomes clear - Sea Eye.

In 1989, Synevyr National Park was created in the area surrounding the lake. Hunting is prohibited on its territory, and fishing is prohibited in the lake, although rare species of fish such as rainbow, lake and brook trout, as well as minnow, are found there.

And on the peninsula you can see a 13-meter sculpture of Sini and Vir, made of mahogany.

What sights of Transcarpathia did you like? Next to the photo there are icons, by clicking on which you can rate a particular place.

Church of St. Nicholas the Wonderworker

A dating carved inscription is on the doors. Wooden, two-frame, three-part. It is built from oak beams, connected by notches into a tension lock, and covered with a ploughshare. The foundation is stone, laid on mortar. Above the Babinets rises a tetrahedral frame tower, topped with a high spire with four turrets at the corners of the base. Under the roof of the tower there is an arcade and a utility room.

Negrovets (Ukrainian Negrovets, Hungarian Felső kalocsa) is a village in the Mizhhirya district, Transcarpathian region of Ukraine. Located in the upper reaches of the Tereblya River, at a distance of 20 km. from the regional center - Mezhgorye. The Kolochava – Mezhgorye highway passes through the village.

In Negrovec there is an architectural monument of wooden architecture - the Church of St. Arch. Mikhail. In the construction of the temple one can feel the experience of the craftsmen who created examples of the shrines of Maramorosh.

Church of the Nativity of the Blessed Virgin Mary

In the “heart of Verkhovyna”, namely in the glorious Pylypets, there are not only professional ski slopes And beautiful waterfall It's a hiss, but there is also an outstanding architectural monument of national significance, invisible at first glance - the Church of the Nativity Holy Mother of God, XVIII century

The oldest church was built in the Zakutya tract in the early 1500s, but it burned down. The second Church of the Annunciation of the Lord was built in the middle of the village, on Yurchik Hill in 1671, and burned down in 1758. In 1801, there were two wooden churches in the village - the main one for 340 believers and the small one, for 120 believers, at the upper end. The upper church was already in poor condition, and things from it were transferred to the lower one, which adorns the village to this day.

Palanok Castle

Approaching Mukachevo, it is difficult not to notice this castle: it is truly majestic and impregnable. The height of the mountain on which Palanok is located is equal to the height of an 18-story building.

The castle received its beautiful name Palanok from the name of the wooden stakes that originally defended the fortress. The castle withstood many sieges by the Austrians.

The palanok consists of three parts of different levels, which are called the Upper, Middle and Lower fortresses. The Upper castle is the oldest (XIV century) and the highest (the Middle and Lower castles were built several tens of meters lower than the Upper one).

At different times the castle was a prison and an educational institution. An interesting fact is that after the fall of the Bastille, it was Palanok that became a pan-European political prison. Now in the castle is historical Museum and an art gallery.

Nicholas Church

With. Prislop, Transcarpathian region.

The Church of St. Nicholas the Wonderworker in Prislop resembles in shape the wooden temple in Toruń, but it is much larger and slimmer, with a delicate tower silhouette and graceful lines. The temple is surrounded on three sides by an arcade on high carved figured pillars. They are repeated in a reduced size in the traversal arcade. The two-tier bell tower with a wide canopy and an arcade in the second tier, where the bells are located, is covered with an eight-slope hipped roof. The shapes of the bell tower are much older than the shapes of the temple itself and contrast sharply with it. Decorative carvings from the 18th century have been preserved in the interior. in the Baroque style by a local master, as well as individual works of easel tempera painting of the 16th-17th centuries. St. Nicholas Church is operational, restored in 1968. It is considered a masterpiece of Baroque Verkhovyna wooden architecture.

Are you interested in knowing how well you know the sights of Transcarpathia? .

Nicholas Church

Tourists in Svaliava will be interested in the architectural monument of the 16th century. - wooden church of St. Nicholas the Wonderworker. From documentary sources it is known that in the 18th century. To the southern outskirts of Svalyava, in the Bystry village, the old Lemko St. Nicholas Church was transported from a neighboring mountain village. Initially, according to researchers, it was built in 1588 according to the Boyko style.

In 1759, the temple was significantly rebuilt and moved to a new location, although the oak frames and beam ceilings with one crease were preserved. On the walls of Babinets the dates “1733” and “17..2” were visible. Obviously, they testify not to the age of the church, but to its renovations. It was after the renovations that the church became an example of the Lemko architectural style. The Lemko origin of the church is indicated by the high tower with a Baroque ending, the rapid growth of forms from the low altar to the tower and the open gallery with carved columns around the babinets.

The most popular attractions in Transcarpathia with descriptions and photographs for every taste. Choose best places for visiting famous places Transcarpathia on our website.

More attractions of Transcarpathia

Where else could it be nicer, freer and more beautiful than in the mountains?! Boundless glades of fragrant flowers against the backdrop of incredibly deep and clear skies. The harsh stone cliffs look harmonious against the backdrop of dense emerald forests. Where in the distance the winding ribbon of a mountain stream sparkles, and there the playful water grows into a stormy and uncontrollable waterfall. With light gentle touches, the bright sun paints its pictures, understandable only to nature, with the colors of the rainbow on the transparent water canvas. It was as if stern guards surrounded the mountain peaks on all sides. Some of them are cold, covered with a white cap of snow, while others are covered with dense forests, reminiscent of shaggy bears that are hibernating. And now the bear is not sleeping, he keeps one eye open, the animal is intently watching for order. And only if you take a closer look, it immediately becomes clear that this is not the eye of a large animal, but a crystal clear mountain lake surrounded by thick mountain grasses.

Where else can you touch real clouds?! Just imagine: you are climbing to the top, and a thick white carpet appears in front of you... and a few more meters - and you seem to be rising above the world... and how can you not feel like a free bird...

And it’s not just the untouched and clean nature that attracts thousands of tourists here every year. The Carpathian region is a fabulous land! A land of centuries-old traditions, hospitable and sincere people, magical villages and cities that are unlike any other in the world. To get to know this amazing region better, it’s not enough to hear someone’s impressions; it’s worth visiting! Regardless of what time of year you plan to spend your holiday in the Carpathians, be it autumn or even winter, you will gain unforgettable impressions and improve your body’s health. From all the variety of wonders, it is still difficult to choose just one, so our article will highlight individual places that are worth visiting at the beginning of your trip to the Carpathians.

1. The city of Yaremche is the capital of tourists in the Carpathian region

A small and cozy Carpathian town on the banks of the Prut River is located in a picturesque mountain basin. Although the history of the city does not even go back three hundred years, it was Yaremche that became the cradle of Carpathian culture and traditions. Extremely variegated and colorful, it combines rhythmic modernity and wise antiquity. Through hospitality local residents, their love for nature and neighbor ancient secret of the old mountains becomes accessible to every tourist.

Yaremche is especially interesting during the period of the greatest religious holidays. It seems that before you is not an action familiar to the townspeople with traditions that have already been passed through more than once, but a real theater. The variety of flowers, variety of songs and actions will not leave any of the guests indifferent. A real theater with authentic actors against the backdrop of incredible landscapes can find the inflammatory Hutsul in the soul of each of us. You will remember your holiday in Yaremche for a long time.

What is worth seeing in Yaremche

• Suspension bridge over the Prut.
• Reserve with wild animals.
• Old railway bridge.
• Ancient wooden churches of the 17th-18th centuries, made in a colorful local architectural style.
• Museum of Ethnography and Ecology.
• Restaurant "Hutsulshchyna", built without a single nail.
• Pass "Pereslop".
• Dovbush rocks.
• Souvenir market.

Night view of Yaremche (Yaremcha) from a bird's eye view

2. An unforgettable vacation in the village of Polyanitsa

The next destination is the village of Polyanytsya, which belongs to the Yaremche city council. The settlement is quite modern and developed. Despite the rather Ukrainian name, the village can easily compete with the most famous ski resorts in Europe. It is next to Polyanytsya that the largest ski complex in Ukraine, Bukovel, is located.

Every tourist can be amazed not only by the incredible landscapes, but also by the cleanliness of the streets, their orderliness, and a large selection of cozy and modern private estates and hotels. Therefore, while relaxing in Polyanitsa you will collect a full cup of unforgettable impressions.

• Ski resort"Bukovel".
• Pedestrian pass "Tables" 1130
• Upside down house.

3. The picturesque Carpathian village of Yablunytsya

The village with the appetizing name Yablunytsia is located 35 kilometers from the city of Yaremche. Thanks to the moderately cold winter, the snow cover is maintained for six months, and due to the large number of slopes, Yablunytsia is one of the most popular resorts in the Carpathian region.

Like Yablunitsa is in a deep cauldron, surrounded on all sides Carpathian mountains. A fabulous time is summer, when the air is filled with sweet herbal aromas and bright juicy flowers. You just want to get into such a natural corner. Yablunitsa - relax and forget about household chores.

Without which it is difficult to imagine Yablunitsa

• Church of the Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary from the 18th century.
• Mount Hamster;
• The most high peak Ukraine Hoverla (2061 m).
• Mount Petros (2020 m).
• Yablunytsky pass.

4. City of Ukrainian customs and rituals - Kosiv

According to local legend, Kosiv is part of the heavenly land. And it’s hard to disagree with this! The land of gardening and beekeeping, the world Mecca of folk and applied arts. The entire Carpathian and mountainous region is represented in the works of local artists. Kosiv - people's encyclopedia of the Hutsul region. A visit and holiday in Kosovo is a holiday of soul and body that can go on forever.
From such pleasure, poetic lines are born by themselves:

“Smelling copper and licorice sun,
Svitankov's dew on the princess - Yalitsa,
And the clinging water of the blue spring,
This is how I will dream about Kosiv forever.”

What else is Kosovo famous for?

• Church of the Nativity of John the Baptist early XX century
• Wooden Church of the Annunciation of the Blessed Virgin Mary.
• National Park"Hutsulshchina".
• Strutinsky Museum.
• Museum of the Liberation Struggle of the Carpathian Region.
• Kosovo market.
• Kosovo Museum of Folk Art and Life.
• Waterfall "Kosovsky Huk".
• Castle ramparts.

Kyiv Kosiv, panorama from the Ostry ridge

5. Fairytale Hutsul village - Verkhovyna

A singing land with cheerful and friendly people. Magical and mysterious place, which amazes the most skeptical minds. The region is so picturesque that it has become a favorite among writers and poets. The surrounding beauty and grandeur so impressed director Sergei Parajanov that it was here that the film “Shadows of Forgotten Ancestors,” famous throughout the Soviet Union, was shot.

Verkhovyna is like a fortress that protects the traditions of the Carpathian region on the southern side. Very bright traditions of celebrating a wedding, which takes place here for a whole week. Folk traditional costumes are just the tip of the iceberg, and all other traditions and their diversity are simply difficult to list and understand at once. But hospitable and sincere Hutsuls want the whole world to know about them. Therefore, there is no need to be shy, everything will be explained to you in the smallest detail - please come and relax in Verkhovyna!

What is Verkhovyna famous for?

• Museum of Hutsul Life, Ethnography and Musical Instruments named after. R. Kumlik.
• Museum of Hutsul magic.
• House-museum “Shadows of Forgotten Ancestors”.
• "Hata flock."
• Regional Historical and Local Lore Museum of the Hutsul region.
• Museum of Applied Arts, Iltsy village.
• Verkhovyna National natural Park.
• Written stone.

6. Silver resort of the Hutsul region - the village of Sheshory

A rich and luxurious Hutsul village in the Kosovo region. Without a doubt, the best way to relax is to go to the Carpathians. Sheshory is a resort famous throughout Ukraine and beyond, where the clean mountain air with the aroma of real field herbs makes you dizzy. In which you wake up to the sweet singing of birds and a soft ray of sunshine. A resort where you heal your soul and body with the help of nature. A place where you can find inner harmony.

And of course, where would we be without skis? Specially equipped ski resorts await real daredevils and extreme sports enthusiasts in Sheshory. And delicious Hutsul cuisine will quickly restore your strength.

What to see in Sheshory

• Lake Swan.
• Petrichila tract.
• Big and Small Huk waterfalls.
• Alley with American pine from the times of Austria-Hungary.
• Ridge "Brusny".
• One of the oldest Hutsul churches is the Upper Church.
• Festival of ethnic music and land art "Sheshory".

7. Skhidnytsia village

The settlement in a wide valley on the banks of a small mountain river is located in the Lviv region, Drohobych district. The former all-Union resort is still famous throughout Ukraine thanks to its Naftusya mineral water. Spring water of this type helps with liver and kidney diseases, anemia, salt diathesis, diabetes mellitus, normalizes stomach acidity, etc. Water helps in cell regeneration, so it rightfully deserves the title of “living water.”
In total, there are 38 springs and 17 wells on the territory of Skhidnitsa. In addition to water, Skhidnytsia is famous for its healing mud.

As for a resort, the village has a fairly well-developed tourist infrastructure, so guests do not need to worry about housing and prices for accommodation here for any budget. Holidays in Skhidnytsia will be a truly therapeutic and interesting pastime in the Carpathians.

What is worth seeing in Skhidnytsia

• Memorial room - museum of the discoverer of the Skhidnytsia mineral water deposit E. Stotsky.
• Route Skhidnitsa-Ugrich (10 km.) State historical and cultural reserve “Tustan”.
• Remains of the Iron Guta blast furnace.
• System mountain ranges"Beskydy".
• Room-museum of folk life.
• Stone Nicholas Church of the 17th century.
• Skhidnytskoe oil field.
• Skhidnytskoe mineral water deposit.
• Landscape regional park Stuzhitsa.

8. City of Skole

A small provincial town of regional significance, Skole, belongs to the Lviv region. Historical Center Boykivshchyna is included in the List of Historical Populated Places of Ukraine. The settlement contains a large number of architectural and natural monuments.

The city of Skole is surrounded on all sides by mountain peaks of different heights, which makes it cozy and protected from cold winds. Skole is an active holiday for the whole family. The temperate and mild climate allows walking among nature on the banks of a clean river, among green and cozy forests, among fragrant herbs.

• National Natural Park "Skolev Beskids".
• Church of the Seven Sorrows, building XIX century
• Dead Lake.
• Palace of the Barons Grödley.
• Kinski Palace.
• Cave monastery XIII-XVI centuries.
• Dovbush rocks.
• Tustan Fortress;
• Church of the Great Martyr Panteleimon (Saint Paraskeva).
• Parashka.

9. Village Pylypets

Pylypets is a high-mountain village, one of the largest in the region. The famous ski resort, which belongs to the Transcarpathian region. The most visited Pylypets during ski season. For lovers winter holiday and extreme sports there are specially equipped trails with a total length of 20 km, the longest of which is 6 km, and 7 lifts. Also, the village has an adequately developed infrastructure: hotels, estates, restaurants, rental offices, etc. For those who love home comfort, you can rent a room in the private sector.

• Church of the Nativity of the Blessed Virgin Mary;
• Mount Gymba.
• Mount Zhyd Magura.

10. Village Shayan

The real pearl of Transcarpathia is the resort village of Shayan, famous for its mineral springs. It was on the basis of these sources that one of the oldest baths, the Maramorosh Zhupas, was founded. Local water can heal and cleanse the intestines, cure stomach ulcers, and relieve urological diseases. Shayan mineral water in its properties is equal to the famous medicinal waters “Borjomi”, “Narzan”, “Essentuki”.

The developed infrastructure will allow the tourist to forget about the problems of arrangement, and the surrounding environment is clean and incredibly picturesque nature will help restore all lost strength. Come to the Carpathians and relax in Shayan.

Sights of the village of Shayan

• Healing springs of Marmarosha.
• Peaks Shayan, Shayanikha, Shayanchik.
• Vigorlat-Gutinsky ridge.
• Mount Loposh.
• With. Velyatino, a unique herd of buffalo, the only one in Ukraine.

• Lake Synevyr- the largest and one of the most beautiful mountain lakes of the Carpathians, located at an altitude of 989 meters above sea level. It is part of the Synevyr National Natural Park. The area of ​​the lake is 0.07 km2.

• Valley of Narcissus. Near the city of Khust there is a natural biosphere reserve “Valley of Narcissus”, where unique wild mountain daffodils grow, which are practically not preserved anywhere else in Europe. According to scientists, geological disasters occurred during the Ice Age, and a huge piece of earth slid down from the mountains along with plants, which became the attraction of this valley.

• Shipot Waterfall- located on the Pylypets River near the borders of the Borzhava valley. The total height of the Shipot waterfall is 14 m. Shipot falls down in numerous picturesque cascades, and is especially magnificent in the spring when the snow melts. Every year, a festival of informals (hippies) takes place near the waterfall. Also in this picturesque area, public events are held: Children's Day; beauty contest "Miss Shipot". Every year from July 7 to July 10, Ivan Kupala Day is celebrated with local traditions and flavor.

• Solotvyno salt lakes and mines. In the village of Solotvino there are amazing salt lakes, which have a very beneficial effect on human skin, and the mud has its own medicinal properties not inferior to the mud of the Dead Sea. The water in the lake is several times saltier sea ​​water. In addition to the famous lakes in Solotvino there are also no less famous salt mines. People come there to be treated for asthma, tuberculosis and other respiratory diseases. The deepest medical institution in Ukraine is located in Solotvyno at a depth of 300 meters

Reason 3: Many historical and architectural attractions

In Transcarpathia, numerous architectural landmarks have been preserved to this day, emphasizing the dissimilarity and special history of this region of Ukraine. In the region there are 1817 monuments of history, culture, art, 4 - state museums, 3 theaters.

Transcarpathian Museum of Architecture and Life- this is a museum under open air, opened on June 27, 1970, is located in Uzhgorod on the southern slope of Castle Hill, next to the castle and covers an area of ​​5.5 hectares. The museum exhibits examples of buildings from the mountainous and lowland regions of Transcarpathia; there is also a pavilion in which there are two exhibition halls, a conference hall, and a storage facility.

Almost all European architectural styles are represented in Transcarpathia - from late Byzantine, Romanesque, Gothic, a little Renaissance, Baroque, classical, romantic - and to the styles of the late 19th and early 20th centuries: secession, eclecticism, functionalism, constructivism. It was during the Middle Ages, when Gothic and Baroque styles dominated, that heavy stone massive churches appeared that symbolized the power of religion. Their characteristic features are the verticality of the composition, the combination of religiosity with love of life in the architecture, a shorter transverse nave, arrow-shaped windows, and a rather complex frame system of supports.

There are buildings and ruins on the territory of Transcarpathia 12 medieval castles, among which:

• Uzhgorod castle-fortress(X-XVI centuries) - was the residence of the ancient Russian prince Lyuborets, now it is a local history museum, occupying 30 halls, and its fund includes 100 thousand copies. Exhibits - a collection of bronze items, a numismatic collection, handwritten books, early printed books, valuable periodicals, a collection of weapons, a collection of household and artistic castings, a collection of folk musical instruments, a collection of guild crafts, a collection of folk clothing and embroidery, a natural department, a collection of watches, an archaeological Department.

• Mukachevo Castle(Palanok Castle, XIV-XVII centuries) - one of the few that have survived to this day, is located on a separate mountain of volcanic origin, an example of medieval defensive architecture. Consists of the Upper, Middle and Lower castles, built at different times, the former residence of the Podolian prince F. Koryatovich, later belonged to the dynasty of Transylvanian princes. Currently a museum.

• Nevitsky Castle(XIII century) - located in the village. Kamyanitsa, 12 km north of Uzhgorod, was built on a hilltop. above the Uzh River valley, on the site of an earlier wooden fortification.

• Count's court(1629) - the oldest secular building in the region, located in the city of Beregovo.

• Palace of Baron Pereni(XVI-XVIII centuries) - together with the park, it is one of the oldest examples of palace architecture, located in the city of Vinogradovo.

Transcarpathia is famous for its wooden churches, built by folk craftsmen without a single nail in specific architectural styles inherent only in a certain area, their in the region more than thirty.

In Transcarpathia there is the only monument to a postman in the world (the monument to Fedor Feketa, in Turya Remetakh, Perechinsky district).

Reason 4: Ideal conditions for treatment and recovery

Rest and treatment in Transcarpathia are about 400 springs, which represent all the main groups of mineral waters. Thanks to the presence of mineral springs, a network of sanatoriums and health centers is widely developed. For treatment, both water and salt obtained by evaporating water are used. Water is used in the form of baths, irrigation, inhalation, and hydromassage. Some water is used only for drinking. In sanatoriums, diseases of internal organs, digestive system, skin diseases are treated, and the body is cleansed. Clean mountain air, coniferous forests, untouched nature, the absence of industry, combined with mineral springs, create ideal conditions for the treatment and healing of the entire body. The village is famous for its mineral waters of the “Luzhanskaya” type. Solochin; With. Polyana - “Glade font” and “Kvasova Polyana”; Shayanskaya water is close in composition to mineral waters"Borjomi" and "Essentuki". On the territory of Transcarpathia there are about 50 sources of thermal waters used to treat the musculoskeletal system, cardiovascular system, central nervous system, and skin diseases. Mostly these sources are artificial. Salt lakes await you in Solotvino, the effect of which is no different from waters of the Dead seas, and mines, visiting which effectively treats asthmatics. Holidays in Transcarpathia mean ecologically clean areas and healthy natural conditions.

Reason 5: Suitable conditions for active rest all year round. Availability ski resorts with developed infrastructure

Many hiking trails in the mountains pass through Transcarpathia. The presence of fast and rapids mountain rivers creates excellent conditions for rafting and rafting on almost all types of watercraft. Horseback riding, cycling, swimming in thermal pools, quad biking, snowmobiling, etc. are always popular among tourists.

The Carpathians are a popular winter holiday destination. There are many places for skiing and snowboarding in the Carpathians. The mild climate allows you to comfortably engage in winter sports. On the territory of recreation centers and sanatoriums there is equipment rental, ski lifts, and trails of varying difficulty levels. Around popular places Cottages, rental shops, and cafes are being built for skiing. There, experienced instructors will teach you how to stand on skis, and within a few days you will be cutting through the snow like an experienced skier. The most famous resorts are: Bukovel, Yablunitsa, Dragobrat, Slavskoye, Vorokhta, Krasiya, Yasinya, Podobovets, Pylypets, Tysovets. Located in the Transcarpathian region, Dragobrat is the highest mountain resort in Ukraine. There are no problems with snow here from December to May.

Reason 6: High-quality wines and cognacs