"Ukraine - let's disclose !" Ukraine by IngaA

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Panorama of Kamyanets-Podilski - Ukraine

Brief intro to Ukraine

Ukraine
The second country of Europe by territory, after Russia, located in the Eastern Europe, one of the "new-born" countries of former USSR who gained their independence after the breakdown of Soviet Union. Vast territory from Carpathian region to the black Sea coast.
The closest neighbours are : from the north-east - Russia and Belorus, from the west - Poland, Slovakia, Hungary, Moldova, Romania, and from the South - Turkey, oversea.
When talking to people, unfortunately I am mostly asked about Tchornobyl, the sad memory, whereas there are so many places, which are definitely more worthwile of visiting and discussing.
Well... usually the web pages about Ukraine contain descriptions and pictures from big cities and various nature. But indeed such places as Kyiv, Odesa or Crimea are known enough and they are in the list of places to visit.
My Ukrainian page can be rather classified as a whole as "Off the beaten track". I want to disclose a little medieval town to the south-west of Ukraine, which I could not find in the list proposed by VT. It's name is Kamyanets-Podilskiy.
The Go and see! real treasure it is!

Pros and Cons

Pros:nature, cities, vodka, folk dances
Cons:economical difficulties
In a nutshell:Ukraine is not only Vodka + Salo (pork fat)!

Intro Written Sep 22, 2002
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Reviews (5)

Yello-flowered walls of the fortress - Ukraine

Medieval Fortress Things to Do (3)

Surprisingly well-preserved fortress at the very centre of the town, that survived numerous sieges. Now travel agencies... more travel advice

Narrow street near Dominican cathedral - Ukraine

Dominican cathedral Things to Do (3)

Very beautiful catholic cathedral in the old town party, made in italian style. Now is being renovated, especially... more travel advice

Backyoard of the cathedral, near Minbaret - Ukraine

St. Peter and Paul's cathedral Things to Do (3)

Ancient medieval catholic cathedral built at the time of Polish donimation. Has the nicest in Ukraine wooden decoration... more travel advice

Medieval Kamyanets-Podilskiy Favorites (1)

Kamyanets-Podilskiy (I can imagine how difficult it can be for foreigners to pronounce it... :))) is the small medieval... more travel advice

Restaurants (1)
Restaurants and cafes in the Old Town

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hunterV Apr 17, 2010 at 2:11 AM

I'd like to pay a visit to that fortress some day......Thanks for sharing.
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Boniunia Nov 9, 2004 at 4:46 AM

Sounds like Lviv is a hidden treasure then...:o)
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littlesam1 Jun 3, 2004 at 6:41 AM

So small that it does not even have its own page. Now thats a small town page. Some of these pages from the forum have been a lot of fun to look at.
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benazer Apr 21, 2004 at 12:35 PM

Vodka is fine at your Ukraine page but pork...yuk..
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Mique Dec 2, 2003 at 3:31 AM

Thanks Inga for telling me about this little town. I have put it on my must-see list for the Ukraine
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sim1 Mar 10, 2003 at 3:40 PM

Great page about this medieval town! It looks beautiful! I like finding off the beaten path places like this on my travels. Hahaha, you're right... I can't pronounce that name, LOL
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Gili_S Jan 7, 2003 at 1:34 PM

Where are you? we want the old pix back:)
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vytisknight Jan 4, 2003 at 8:36 PM

Excellent page....I enjoyed the pictures and reading the stories behind them.
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floss1 Aug 1, 2002 at 9:53 AM

excellent!!!!! very good
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lotharlerch Jul 18, 2002 at 7:32 AM

A nice presentation of Kam.-Pod.!