Old and new street names in Kolomyia. Kolomyia. Holidays in Kolomyia

Kolomyia is a fairly large (70 thousand inhabitants) city in the Ivano-Frankivsk region and a “gate” Hutsul Carpathians. In some places she looks like regional center, and this is no coincidence: around Kolomyia there is its own historical region Pokuttya, which history could well have connected not with Poland, but - as its neighbor Chernivtsi - with Moldova. In addition, Kolomyia has two brands: “Kolomyyki” songs and “pysanka”, that is, a painted Easter egg.

My story about Kolomyia will consist of two parts, the first is more about color, and the second is about architecture.

Pokutya has long been called the upper reaches of the Prut, wedged between the Carpathians and Moldova. This name itself in Russian would sound like Pougolye, “land in the corner.” Once upon a time it was even disputed territory: in 1411-36 Kolomyia was leased to Moldova for the sake of an alliance against the Tatars, and in 1498-1531 Pokuttya was completely conquered by Stephen the Great (under whom Moldova experienced a short-lived heyday) and recaptured by Jan Tarnovsky, the founder of Ternopil. It is very likely that if Moldova had retained these lands, Kolomyia would have taken the place of today’s Chernivtsi.

And in principle, the isolation of Pokuttya is visible to the naked eye - the rural architecture here is absolutely stunning. That is, mostly, of course, cottages that are familiar in Zapadenschina, but in some places you come across houses like this: not even huts, but natural huts, built “in the oblo” - but at the same time with roofs made of colored tiles:

Wooden barns are no less colorful. At least a couple of similar houses remain here in almost every village:

Kolomyia itself has been known since 1241 as a trading point on the road from Poland and Lithuania to the Genoese trading posts of the Black Sea region, to another Ukrainian “corner” -. In 1405, the city received Magadeburg, and for subsequent centuries it was a center of salt making and grain production - for example, there were more professional bakers here than in Lviv. It is doubly strange that almost nothing remains from those times - apparently, by the 18th century the city had withered away, Austria had become a backwater since 1772, and in 1860 it completely burned down. In this way, Kolomyia also resembles Chernivtsi: new life came here at the end of the 19th century suddenly - built in 1866 railway, and then oil began to be extracted in the surrounding area. In a couple of decades, the city was rebuilt so much that in 1886-1967 there was even a diesel tram running here, connecting Kolomyia with the oil fields in Rungury through Pechenezhin, that is, before Kolomyia, by mechanical public transport from cities post-Soviet space only Odessa acquired it (1880). But by the First World War, oil production began to dry up, unable to withstand competition with Borislav, and under the Soviets, Kolomyia was completely retrained as a center of mechanical engineering, where the local Selmash is located.

The bus station and the railway station in Kolomyia are located at opposite ends of the center, about 3 kilometers from each other, and since a train to Moscow was waiting for me in the evening, and I arrived here by bus, the general direction was set initially. From the bus station you just need to go out onto Grushevsky Avenue (the nearest major street) and go right:

However, you can also turn left - there, about a kilometer from the bus station, the wooden Annunciation Church (1587) of the “Hutsul type” has survived - one of literally several buildings in the “pre-fire” city:

There are many interesting graves in the cemetery near her - from the mound of the Sich Riflemen to this stern monument. This is not “brother”, as you might think, but boxer Andrei Fedchuk:

Well, now let's go to the center. The bus station faces Grushevsky Avenue shopping complex, and I automatically took the red brick “trident” as a stylization of the Kremlin battlements. What caught my eye here was the abundance of cars with Italian license plates, which seemed to hint at where Kolomyia migrant workers prefer to go:

The old buildings begin almost immediately behind the bus station:

In terms of overall liveliness, I would compare Kolomyia with Uzhgorod, or even Ivano-Frankivsk itself - there is a complete feeling that you are in the regional center.

But the architecture is still simpler than in Stryi or Sambir:

Along the way is the rather interesting Greek Catholic St. Michael's Church (1864), one of the first post-fire buildings in Kolomyia:

From here you can already clearly see the Town Hall tower (1877), the prototypes of which the already mentioned laborers have the good fortune to see in huge quantities.

But there is no Market Square here - the destruction from the fire of 1860 was so great that they decided to completely redevelop the city, and instead of the quadrangular Market in Kolomyia there are now two long squares converging to the Town Hall almost at a right angle:

To the north, perpendicular to Grushevsky Avenue, stretches Renaissance Square with the Shevchenko monument:

And to the east along the avenue is Shevchenko Square with a monument to Shevchenko, erected in 1914 and demolished a year later by the Russian administration.

The square is closed by the Church of Josaphat Kuntsevich (1895) - he was the Lithuanian Greek Catholic bishop of Polotsk and Vitebsk, who so zealously implanted Uniateism there that in the end the Orthodox rebelled and killed him, for which the Catholics canonized him.

A huge bazaar begins opposite the church, so let’s return for now to the square opposite the Town Hall:

And let's go through Renaissance Square:

To the local pedestrian - Chernovola Avenue:

In general, Kolomyia is indeed a very pleasant city, clean, cozy and quite prosperous:

Although at what price this comes, the stands of exchangers make it clear. And what has always especially struck me is that the need to travel to work seems terrible to us, while Westerners, on the contrary, cannot imagine anything worse than working in a factory, and many here are even proud of their “earning jobs.” I heard the following formulations: “we are free people and we work wherever we want!” and “we are the most traveled nation, albeit reluctantly.” Westerners place only small business above earnings. This is how they have always lived, although I am not at all sure that they would have gone to earn money if there had been an abundance of stable work here.

Here are more sketches:

But at some point, on the left hand, Pysanka itself becomes visible - as they proudly say here, “the world’s largest Easter egg” with a height of 13.5 meters. More precisely, it’s even a whole complex - the “egg” houses a museum, and the house on the right is the “Pysanka” hotel.

Its story began in 1987, when the local local history museum(which occupied the Annunciation Church) a department of pysanky appeared - in those days, few people associated this craft with Kolomyia, since the tradition of painting eggs for Easter was popular among all East Slavic peoples, and pysanky of Eastern Ukraine were in no way inferior to their Western counterparts. However, the chief of the funds, Lyubomir Krechkovsky, and his laboratory assistant Maria Bolezdyuk, in the 1990s, developed some kind of method for preserving and storing Easter eggs. The mayor and Kuchma personally contributed money for the new “Pysanka Museum.” Kolomyia acquired its most famous attraction in 2000, and since then it has become the “city of pysanka.” Nowadays the museum houses 12,000 painted eggs, a ticket costs 10 hryvnia, but photography costs 50. However, I considered it my duty to strangle the toad - the museum is really interesting.

On the ground floor there are mainly temporary exhibitions, as well as stands about the typology of the painted egg (frame above) and the process of its production (below). Actually, “pysanka” is not just any Easter egg: so “galunkas” are painted one color (usually boiled with something coloring, such as onions), “krapanki” are painted with spots or stripes, and “pysanka” has a complex ornament . Here's what Wikipedia says: " Patterns are drawn on a boiled cold egg using hot wax using a steel feather. Having made a pattern, the egg is dipped into diluted cold paint, starting with the lightest, wiped and a new pattern is made with wax, and again dipped in another paint. When all the patterns have been drawn, you need to carefully “drain” the wax from the egg - either over the flame of a gas burner, or over a candle. As the wax melts, it should be wiped off with a soft piece of paper or cloth.". Here's how it's done:

On the second floor there is a round corridor, where, in addition to Easter eggs, embroidery is displayed. In general, ornaments in bright colors are perhaps the main “horse” of Ukrainian folk art, be it pysanky, embroidered eggs or.

The corridor covers the hall with the main exhibition:

"Egg" vaults:

Down view:

An egg is a compact thing, so the exhibition in this not too large building is really extensive. A couple of dozen stands, each of which displays the works of some folk artist of the 18th-19th centuries. The eggs were predominantly painted by women, and the geography was the most extensive, from the Carpathians to the Donbass.

A separate stand - eggs with autographs of the “first persons of the state” - Yushchenko, Tymoshenko, Kuchma... But Yanukovych, it seems, has not yet made his mark... more precisely, he has made his mark, but not here, but in Ivano-Frankivsk in 2004.

Another exhibition is in the annex, and there is also a lot of stuff here, like Easter eggs from Canada or Israel. I was especially impressed by this stand with the classification of ornaments:

37. Original on which you can read the text of the plates.

Here is such a “hut”. Taking into account the embroidery in the corridor, it is quite possible to say that in fact “Pysanka” is the Museum of Ukrainian Ornament:

And eggs are painted in a variety of ways - chicken, goose, quail, “miscarriage” eggs, and in our time - ostrich, but in principle, an egg can be cut out of wood or molded from clay:

As for the real cultural brand of Kolomyia, it is not pysanky, but Kolomyyka. Very roughly speaking, the Hutsul analogue of ditties, syllabic quatrains with odd lines of 8 syllables and even lines of 6. The songs are accompanied by a corresponding dance. Moreover, one of them became something of an unofficial motto of the city (more precisely, its first two lines):

Colomia is not pomia,
Colomia town,
In Colomia there are such girls,
Like wheat dough

And, as you can see, you can’t argue with this...

In the next part - mainly about the city center with a typically Austrian secession and huge new cathedrals, as well as about the station and why it is better not to travel by train Sofia-Moscow.

CARPATHIAN Rus'-2012

Kolomyia is wonderful and cozy town, located on the left bank of the Prut River. The city is the administrative and at the same time the regional center of the Carpathian region. Traveling through Kolomyia you will see the clearly expressed Austro-Hungarian character of the city’s buildings. Wandering along the paths of the streets of the city center, you feel differently. Art Nouveau, historicism - the time during which the city acquired its current appearance, which is admired not only by its residents, but also by many tourists.

Origin of the name Kolomyia

History still cannot give a clear answer to when, how it arose, by whom Kolomyia was founded, and also where the city got its name. But, having asked the residents, you will hear several main legends, assumptions, translations, on the basis of which the city was named Kolomyia. In particular, this is an assumption that comes from the combination of two words “kolo” (from the word wheel) and the verb “mije” (from the word to wash, wash), the proper masculine name Kolomy, as well as from the Serbo-Croatian word “kolomiy"ya ".

You can also often hear one of the versions of the name of the city that Kolomyia took its name in honor of the Hungarian prince and Galician king Koloman (Kalman) (1209-1241) in 1214. This assumption was first used in the 19th century.

It should be noted that the city was named due to its location on the banks of the Prut River. In the past, it was called “Miy”, that is, from the phrase “kolo” Prut, “Miya”.

Along the history paths of Kolomyia

Kolomyia is one of the oldest cities in Galicia. The fact that the city is very ancient is evidenced by records in the annals of the Galicia-Volyn principality.

“... you cannot give up your Sim, as the great princes hold this Colomia for distribution to the armorers...”

The city, oddly enough, was born much faster than the first mentions of it. There was once a fortress here above the Black Stream; unfortunately, nothing remains of it until our everyday life. The castle was rebuilt at the time when the city became part of the Polish-Lithuanian Commonwealth, dating back to the mid-14th century. The restored castle was no longer located on a hill, but approximately on the site of the current City Hall. It was called "Old Courtyard".

Kolomyia received official city status (Magdeburg Law) in 1405. But, subsequently, in 1411, Kolomyia and all of Pokuttya were sold for a period of 25 years to the Moldavian owner Alexander. He, in turn, promised to oppose Hungary to the superiority of Poland.

In 1490, after an uprising of 10,000 rebels led by Ivan Mukha, Kolomyia Castle fell. After this, the next century and a half were among the most difficult in the history of Kolomyia region. Almost every year there were invasions of the Volokhs, Tatars, and Turks, which were constantly accompanied by robbery and destruction of the city. Therefore, it is not surprising to anyone that after those difficult centuries, only old wooden churches survived from the city buildings. After one of these invasions, the Dominican monastery on the river was destroyed. Prut, and its monks were hanged on the territory of the cemetery. According to history, in 1612 there were three attacks by the Tatars and Turks, and in 1618 - four. Therefore, during his next attack in 1626, the enemy no longer had anyone or anything to resist. The city was very devastated.

In the second half of the 17th century. In the surrounding villages of Kolomyshchyna, the Oprishkiv movement intensified.
After the first partition of Poland in 1772, Kolomyia was transferred to Habsburg rule. As a result of this, villages were taken away from Kolomoisky Povet, and therefore taxes stopped flowing to the city. And already in 1781, according to the new administrative division, Kolomyia was assigned to the Stanislavsky district.

Significant changes and oppression took place in Kolomyia at the beginning of the 19th century, namely on September 15, 1914 - the Russian army entered the territory of Kolomyia region. The tsarist troops destroyed the monument to T. Shevchenko, Ukrainian bookstores and libraries were closed, publishing in Ukrainian was prohibited, teaching in the Ukrainian language in schools was prohibited, and the Greek Catholic Church felt significant oppression.

According to history, on November 1, 1918, the creation of the Western Ukrainian People's Republic(ZUNR). The local authorities were immediately re-elected by the Ukrainian Military Committee. And only then (First World War), December 15, 1918, the city solemnly escorts the 3rd Kolomyisky Kuren to the front. Hundreds of Kolomyians volunteered for the UGA. After the Polish army broke through the Ukrainian front on May 15, 1919, the Romanian army captured Kolomyia on May 25. The city was ruled by Polish authorities.

The Second World War was also a difficult time. A third of the city was burned, all Jewish citizens were destroyed. Once again Kolomyia was occupied by Soviet troops on March 28, 1944 and liberated from the German occupiers. After the liberation, the restoration of the city begins. A negative consequence of domination Soviet troops was that most of the Ukrainian intelligentsia were arrested and taken to Siberia. It was not easy for the priests at that time either; churches were destroyed.

During the Revolution of Dignity (late 2013 - early 2014), Kolomyia was one of the largest centers of the Carpathian region in support of the democratic values ​​of Ukraine. During Russia’s hybrid war on our lands, many citizens of the city joined volunteer battalions and, together with others, prevented the Russian occupiers from seizing a significant part of Ukrainian lands.

Kolomyia, Town Hall. Market

Sights of Kolomyia

Pysanka Museum

How many traditions, strength, faith, customs and rituals are embedded in pysanka! It was she who became the symbol of Kolomyshchyna, namely the built Pysanka Museum. It should be noted that this museum is the only one in the whole world. Its opening took place in the Church of the Annunciation (an architectural monument of the 16th century) in 1987.

In 2000, the Pysanka Museum received its own premises, which today is an original architectural structure in the shape of a large pysanka egg. The height of the museum is 13 m. Currently, the collection of the unique museum has exceeded ten thousand different works of art. Here are exhibited original collections and exhibitions not only from the Carpathian region and Ukraine, but also from all over the world, including: the Czech Republic, Poland, Romania, Belarus, Slovakia, Russia, Canada, USA, France, Pakistan, India, China, Egypt, Sri Lanka, Algeria, etc. All these collections symbolize many customs and rituals of different nations.

National Museum folk art of the Hutsul region and Pokuttya was created in honor of Josaphat Kobrin in 1926. The museum is located on the territory of Kolomyia in the central part of the city. The museum's collection contains more than 30,000 exhibits, which are represented by all types of artistic traditions of the Hutsuls and Pokuttya since the 17th century. to this day. In addition to works of art of the Hutsuls, there are also exhibits from the 4th century. before the Nativity of Christ. These works reflect the agricultural culture known to history as “Trypillian”.

In particular, by visiting this museum you will see: a wide range of Hutsul clothing, their jewelry made of precious metals, weapons from the Oprysh times, various boxes, plates, eggplants, etc. All exhibits are skillfully crafted with beads, horns of mountain animals, metal, and rare types of wood.

Knyazhdvor. Yew Reserve

Having planned your tour in the Kolomyia region, we recommend visiting the village. Knyazhdvor, which is located about 10 kilometers from the city of Kolomyia. The village is located in the foothills of the Carpathians among a fir-spruce forest on the banks of the Prut River. The first mention of the village dates back to the 15th century, and in 1067 the first princes appeared here, which is where the name “Princely Court” came from.

You may ask, what is extraordinary about this village? It is in Knyazhdvor that one of the largest Yew Nature Reserves in Europe is located. Let us remind you that the Yew Berry tree is a very rare tree, the lifespan of this tree reaches 4000 years, and its height reaches 25 m. Therefore, having visited this Yew Reserve, you will really enjoy the clean air and the beauty of these rare forests.

What to see in Kolomyia

• Visit the Pysanka Museum;
• Visit the Museum of Folk Art of the Hutsul region and Pokuttya;
• Take a walk pl. Market, there you will see City Hall;
• Look at the Jesuit Church of St. Ignatius of Loyola;
• Church of the Archangel Michael;
• Visit the village Knyazhdvor. Yew Nature Reserve;
• Take a walk through the park named after T. Shevchenko (student park) on the street. Old Town;
• Take a walk in the Youth Park near the city lake;
• Ride a boat on the city lake (residents call it Komsomolskoye);
• Try it national cuisines in any food establishment (cafe or restaurant).

The beautiful Western Ukrainian city of Kolomyia always welcomes guests. The city of Circle (Ukrainian - Kola) is what its residents sometimes call it. Although no one knows exactly where the name came from, we are sure that the first part of the word is most likely related to the word “circle”.

So what makes this town different from others? What can local residents offer tourists? We read about this further.

Pysanka Museum

One of the most famous museums in Ukraine. And all thanks to its facade, made in the shape of a huge Easter egg. 13.5 meters high and 10 meters in diameter - this is the largest pysanka in the world!

National Museum of Folk Art of Hutsul and Pokuttya

The museum, which bears the name of the philanthropist and socio-political figure Josaphat Kobrinsky, was founded in 1926. The museum is located in the central part of the city, in a place known to every resident of Kolomyia.

Photo source: Kolomyia WEB Portal.

City History Museum

To understand a resident of any city or even a small village, it is worth knowing his history. Residents of Kolomyia are no exception. The locals will tell you about how they lived, what they taught, how they traded, and even how they fought. former building county council.

The museum displays 20 thousand exhibits. They will talk about the history of Kolomyia, which dates back to 1241. Among them are documents, early printed books, personal belongings of famous citizens and guests of the city.

So, in one of the rooms near the fireplace there is an armchair by Ivan Franko. And next to it is a textbook on Esperanto, written by Orest Kuzma. He became the first and most ardent promoter of this universal international language in Galicia.

A room with household items. Photo source: doroga.in.ua, author - itogo.

Gymnasium named after Grushevsky (Ursulian Monastery)

A beautiful and at the same time monumental structure was erected in Kolomyia in 1907. The European Order of Ursulians dates back to the Middle Ages. The sisters came to Kolomyia to spread the Catholic faith and educate young women in the city. For this purpose, a school of Ursulian sisters was created in the premises of the monastery.

In addition to praying and teaching, the nuns were engaged in gardening. Therefore, now the gymnasium students beautiful garden, laid by the caring hands of the sisters. By the way, the local gymnasium is considered one of the best in the city.

Photo source: photogoroda.com, author - Stacato.

City Hall

On the town hall you can see three clock faces. There is also a balcony that wraps around the tower. In ancient times it had a practical function. From this balcony it was convenient to inspect the city and in case of fire to warn citizens about the danger.

Chernovola Avenue

The main pedestrian street of Kolomyia. As in Ivano-Frankivsk, the main street of Kolomyia is popularly known as “Sotka”. City residents and tourists love to stroll here.

There are many houses on Chernovola Avenue that were built in the late 19th and early 20th centuries. Also located here is a famous object of Kolomyia - the Pysanka Museum, which we have already mentioned.

On Chernovola Avenue you can also find a temporary monastery. In particular, budget.

Photo source: panoramio.com, author - Vladimir Nikolenko.

Renaissance Square

Shevchenko Square

On Shevchenko Square, as well as on Renaissance Square, two-story houses have been preserved since the end of the 19th century.

The monument to the Great Kobzar was erected on the square back in 1914. But during the First World War it was destroyed. Memorial sign This event was established already in 1990, a year before the declaration of Independence of Ukraine.

In 2016, a light and musical fountain was opened on the square. The townspeople received this gift to celebrate the 775th anniversary of Kolomyia.

Photo source: Mirror of Kolomyia website.

Kolomyia embroidered shirt market

One of the most unique markets in Ukraine. Why? Have you often seen people going shopping at night? In Kolomyia this is already a good tradition. After all, at the local bazaar, every week on the night from Wednesday to Thursday, around two o’clock in the morning, embroiderers gather to sell their goods.

Embroidered shirts, skirts, spare tires, trousers, wreaths, towels - products for every taste and budget. This unique product can be purchased quite cheaply. After all, most of the goods are sold by the craftswomen themselves. And from here it goes to the markets of Lviv, Ternopil and other cities.

The most popular product at the bazaar is an embroidered shirt. People come here from everywhere for them. They sell directly from hand, so you can get yourself a good discount. Sometimes the bargain is so successful that the craftswomen and buyers do not leave until noon.

Author of the photo: Tatiana Polises.

Humor Center "Fun Home"

What can these jokers come up with! Just to make it fun and noisy. If you are also a joker, then take a look at “”, because here you can replenish your comic “arsenal” with the work of other humor lovers. Comic business cards, caricatures, maps and heaps and heaps of other things.

Here you can even watch a comedy film or listen to a CD with funny humorous stories.

This is a place that will create a fun and light mood. Therefore, without hesitation, visit the Fun Home humor center.

Near the center you can stay in a hostel "".

Photo source: kolomyya.org.

Kolomyya Drama Theater named after Ozarkevich

If you come to Kolomyia, be sure to visit the local theater. is the oldest Ukrainian theater in Galicia. Founded back in 1849 by cultural figure Ivan Ozarkevich.

The main performance of the Kolomyia theater is the drama-mystery “The Hutsul Year” by the Ukrainian writer and composer Gnat Khotkevich. This production has not left the local stage for 26 years. Also this business card theater on tour. Therefore, not only Ukrainians, but also Romanians, Poles and even the British have already seen it.

To attend a local theater production, you can stay in the city for a few days. Nearby there is a private estate “”, where it will be convenient to stay.

Photo source: teatr.kolomyya.org.

Church of the Virgin Mary

The temple had this name before. Now it is known as the church. The temple was built back in 1775. It was designed by the then famous Italian architect Bernardo Meretin.

In 1830, the temple was damaged by fire. The fire almost completely destroyed appearance churches. The reconstruction of the church took 65 years!

The temple gained fame as “common.” After all, ordinary residents of Kolomyia came here to pray, asking for mercy from the Mother of God.

IN Soviet times The church was turned into... the Children's World store. Therefore, it is gratifying that the monument has been preserved to this day.

Photo source: mistaua.com.

Cathedral of the Transfiguration of Christ

Photo source: wikimapia.org, author - v1snyk.

These are just a few places that are worth visiting in Kolomyia. If you want to know more, look here. And, as you know, they will best help a tourist navigate unfamiliar city local residents. After all, they are the ones who know the hidden and most interesting corners of the city. Therefore, go to Kolomyia, go to Renaissance Square, Chernovol Avenue to the Town Hall and to the city park. Look, take pictures, and most importantly, communicate with local residents. After all, any city is, first of all, people.

KOLOMYA- the highlight of the foothills of the Carpathians, a symbol of the revival of forgotten shrines, the cradle of Western Ukrainian history, the pearl and soul of the Hutsul region. Kolomyia is located on the left bank of the river. Prut is one of the most beautiful regional centers in Ukraine, the informal capital of Pokuttya.

It is believed that the city of Kolomyia was founded by the Antes in the 4th-5th century AD. For the first time, in 1241, in the Galicia-Volyn Chronicle, the city was mentioned as a “profitable city” of Prince Daniil of Galicia. In ancient times, the city served as a trade and defensive center in the southeastern outskirts of Galician Rus. The city's coat of arms, which represented the head of an eagle, was first mentioned in 1395, Magdeburg Law from 1405.

Kolomyia - quite big city, many shops. In the center there are large houses, apparently built in the 19th century. Over the past few years, the city has become one of tourist centers Prykarpattya. Most tourist routes passes through it, including the Lviv railway. Kolomyia is often called the "Gateway of the Carpathians" because one of the routes to Yaremcha passes through it.

Holidays in Kolomyia attracts travelers with its rich history, a shopping and economic center. Every year in August the International Hutsul Festival “Kolomyyka” takes place, and this is no coincidence, because Kolomyia is the soul of the Hutsul land and the center of folk art. Every year the ethno-rock festival “The Flower of Ferns” is held, where talented, but unpopular, musical performers participate. Organized at the festival tent city for participants and lovers of green tourism. There, everyone can get acquainted with traditions, folk crafts and take master classes.

Kolomyia City Day is celebrated on August 19, it is associated with the Orthodox holiday of the Transfiguration of the Lord (Apple Savior).

Attractions
There is a famous museum in the city, which houses an exhibition of applied decorative folk art of the Hutsul region. The museum's collection includes more than 20,000 exhibits, located in 20 halls. Recently, the Pysanka Museum opened in Kolomyia. This unique creation of art is also called the eighth wonder of the world. The uniqueness of the project is that the museum is made in the shape of an egg, 14 m high, 10 m in diameter, which is made entirely of colored glass total area more than 600 m2.

There are 12 architectural monuments local and national significance: "Monastery" (Savior Church) 1587; two-tier bell tower (18th century); Greek Catholic Church of St. Mary (1775); Cathedral St. Michael (1855-1873); Gymnasium (1875-1901).

Directions
The best way to get to Kolomyia is from Ivano-Frankivsk (closer and easier) or from Chernivtsi - by bus, minibus, train. To Ivano-Frankivsk the cost by bus is 4 UAH, the ride takes about 50 minutes. There is a lot of transport, in almost all directions.

To Ivano-Frankivsk- 65 km
Airport- No
Railway station- No
Bus station- There is
Radio taxi- There is
To the ski lift- 32 km
Architectural monuments- There is
Bathing places, beaches:- Prut river, lake
Cafes, bars, restaurants- There is
Mineral waters- No
Hiking in the mountains- No

Kolomyia is a small provincial Ukrainian city with a rich, interesting and ancient history. Tourists are brought here by the desire to see its wonderful architecture, which incorporates different styles from Art Nouveau to Secession, and to relax quietly away from the bustle and dust. major cities, get acquainted with folk art, thanks to which the main cultural center From time immemorial, Kolomyia has been considered Pokuttia.

Since ancient times, the Ivano-Frankivsk region has become famous as the center of the cultural heritage of the peoples inhabiting it - Hutsuls, Moldovans, Poles and others, but here it is represented especially vividly - in this small town With a population of only about 70 thousand people, there are several museums, and the number of architectural treasures reaches several dozen.

Kolomyia is located in the southeastern part of the Ivano-Frankivsk region in beautiful valley on the left bank of the Prut River. This city has a very rich history that goes back centuries. It is believed that the Antes, who founded a settlement here in the 4th-5th centuries AD, were the first to settle in the current territory of the city, but officially Kolomyia has existed since 1241, when it was first mentioned in the Galician-Volyn Chronicle.

The settlement played the role of one of the four guards of the southwestern border of the ancient Russian Galician state - it was guarded by fortresses built here, as well as in Oleshkiv, Chernivtsi and Snyatyn. But Kolomyia, which stood on an important trade route - the Berlad road, was destined to become not only a warrior city, but also the most important cultural and shopping center Pokuttya. The military events of those times made their own adjustments to the development of the city - it was repeatedly burned and plundered by the Turks and Tatar-Mongol hordes, but each time, like a Phoenix, it was reborn from the ashes. And now he stands on the banks of the Prut, quiet, calm and beautiful - it seems that he has finally waited for those calm times that he has always dreamed of. Numerous tragic events, the transition from one state to another - all this is a thing of the past.

The difficult fate of Kolomyia was reflected in its architecture. Ancient fortress, from which the city began, unfortunately, was lost approximately in the middle of the 13th century during the invasion of the Tatar-Mongols, but many others have survived to our time most interesting buildings, together forming the Austro-Hungarian character of its development. Basically, the architectural sights of Kolomyia are buildings of the 19th-20th centuries, but among them there are also “old-timers” who have been reading for several centuries. First of all, this is the Annunciation (Spasskaya) Church (“Monastery”), built in 1587 in the Hutsul style entirely from wood, in which, according to legend, Bohdan Khmelnytsky himself once prayed - one of the most ancient wooden churches in the Carpathian region. Among other ancient buildings in Kolomyia, one can note the Greek Catholic Church of the Virgin Mary from the mid-18th century, and the Church of St. Josaphat from the late 18th century. There are many other architectural treasures in the city, but they date back to the 19th - early 20th centuries - this is the building of the Gymnasium, the Cathedral of St. Michael, the People's House and the Town Hall and many other buildings that form the most beautiful architectural face of the city. Small cobbled streets, one- and two-story houses in the Art Nouveau, Secession, Baroque styles, intricately trimmed trees - Kolomyia seems like a fairy tale, representing one of those quiet provincial European towns where you just want to take a break from the rest of the world.

Museums of Kolomyia also attract tourists - this is the Museum of Folk Art of the Hutsul Region and Pokuttya, which houses the largest exhibition of folk art in the region, and the Museum of the History of the City. Particularly famous