Wildlife of Ukraine

When one thinks of Ukraine, wildlife does not necessarily spring to mind as it would when thinking about a country such as South Africa. However, Ukraine has a number of protected areas and National Parks all aimed at preserving its natural splendors. Ukraine has quite a diverse landscape providing a number of habitats for a variety of species.Wildlife in Ukraine is certainly not scarce. Forest wildlife in Ukraineattracts many bird watchers keen to view fascinating bird species. Ukraine can be divided into four...

Theatres

Theatres Drama and Comedy Academic Ivan Franko Kiev Drama Theatre Kiev State Musical Theater Les Kurbas Theatre Plastic Drama Theater Taras Shevchenko Theatre Koleso Whilst many people spend their leisure time watching television, attending films at cinemas and surfing the web, there has been a form of entertainment that has spanned the centuries and is still popular today – theatre. Ukraine is certainly no exception when it comes to this. Although somewhat suppressed in the Soviet era, theatre is indeed growing in Ukraine...

Restaurant guide

Take a break from exploring Ukraine's stunning attractions and fill up at one of the spectacular restaurants on offer. There is a wide variety of cuisine andrestaurants in Ukraine offering delicious meals, refreshing drinks and excellent service. Tempt your taste buds with the unique flavors of traditional Ukrainian food or try something international at an Italian, Chinese, American, Irish or other restaurant. Kiev has probably got the widest selection of restaurants however excellent eateries can be found throughout...

Religious Sites

Religious Sites Alexander Nevsky Cathedral Church of the Tithes Kiev Pechersk Lavra St George Cathedral St Yura Church St. Andrew's Cathedral St. Nicholas Cathedral St. Sophia’s Cathedral St. Volodymyr’s Cathedral Uspensky Cave Monastery Uzhgorod Synagogue Religion has always been an important feature in the lives of Ukrainians. For centuries religious traditions have featured in local culture and this is certainly evidenced by the many religious sites in Ukraine. Churches, cathedrals, monasteries, synagogues and other...

Places of Interest

Places of Interest Andriyivsky Uzviz Arkadia Botanical Gardens Charax Duke Richelieu Monument Golden Gate of Kiev Kiev Mohyla Academy Kiev Zoo Leonid Utesov Monument Lychakivskiy Cemetery Nikitsky Botanical Garden Odessa Catacombs Odessa Privoz Market Potemkin Steps Sofiyivsky Park Struve Geodetic Arc Swallows Nest Tyoschin Most Vidubitsky Monastery A fascinating history, rich culture and exquisite natural heritage, Ukraine has much to offer its visitors. There are many sights in Ukraine to include on your holiday itinerary...

Nightlife

The nightlife in Ukraine varies from place to place. Generally speaking, you will find more to see and do in the bigger cities than you will in small towns. Ukrainians are open-minded and enjoy trying new things. As a result, you will find a variety of discos, nightclubs, bars and restaurants, which all sport their own unique flavor of entertainment. To get an idea of which are the popular hot-spots you can ask the locals - or dive right in and visit a variety of venues - variety is, after all, said to be the...

National parks

National parks Askaniya-Nova Biosphere Reserve Cape Martyan Reserve Cheremskyi Nature Reserve Chornomors'kyi Biosphere Reserve Desnyano-Starogutskyi National Park Kanivs’kyi Reserve Karadag Reserve Karpatskyi Biosphere Karpatskyi National Podil’ski Tovtry National Park Polis’kyi Reserve Roztochchya Reserve Shats’kyi National Park Steppe Reserve Yalta Mountain Forest Reserve Yovorivskyi Ukraine has a great diversity of natural landscapes and wildlife. For this reason areas of Ukraine have been declared protected areas,...

Museums

Museums Architecture and Life Museum Bulgakov Museum Great Patriotic War Ivan Franko Literary Kiev Fortress Lviv Glass Museum Museum of Theater National Art National Museum of Chernobyl National Museum of Medicine Odessa Numismatics Odessa Regional History Solomiya The Waxworks Museum Ukrainian Culture Celebrities Museum Where ever you travel to in the world, museums usually feature highly on the list of places to see. It is certainly no different for tourists in Ukraine. Ukraine is a country filled with historical sites,...

Mountains

Making up some 5% of Ukraine's land are the Carpathian Mountains in the west and the Crimean Mountains in the South. Ukraine's mountain ranges create a wonderful habitat for a variety of fauna and flora, ideal forecotourism. The highest mountain in Ukraine is Mount Hoverla, part of the Carpathian range, measuring some 2061m high. The Carpathian Mountains form a 1 500 km curve, cutting through Ukraine, Hungary, Serbia, Poland, Romania, Czech Republic, Austria and Slovakia. Of a medium height, the Ukrainian Carpathians...

Health Spas

There are a few Ukrainian health spas worth considering if you are planning a trip to this wonderful country. A mixture of traditional natural treatments with modern scientific knowledge, the few sanatoriums or health spa resorts available in Ukraine provide great service at even better prices. The two most popular Ukraine health spas are Morshyn and Truskavets. Morshyn is a regional health spa and the focus is warm and friendly personalized attention. Staff can speak both Ukrainian and Russian and facilities may...

Castles

Castles Bakhchisaray Palace Dubno Castle Kodak Fortress Livadia Palace Lviv High Castle Mariyinsky Palace Mukachevsky Palanok Olesko Castle Vorontsovsky Palace Yenikale Ukraine is a place of culture, history and natural beauty. For centuries the people who lived here worked to create masterful homes and residences that complemented the beauty around them and reflected the culture of their people. By and large they were very successful in this regard and as a result there are many beautiful castles and palaces in Ukraine today. Generally...

Atr Galleries

Art Galleries Aquarel Art Gallery ARTEast Artist Union Center for Contemporary Gallery 36 L-Art Gallery Podol Fortuna Ridna Khata Art is a very important form of expression in every culture. Ukrainian art has had several influences over the years and numerous great artists from Ukraine have become known worldwide for a variety of artistic styles. Those who appreciate art will find Ukrainian art galleries to be of the highest standards. Exhibiting all forms of art, from paintings to drawings, and sculptures to graphic...