Want to see something unusual and amazing? To do this, it is not necessary to save money for a sightseeing tour of the oldest states of Europe. Many interesting sights and unique natural objects are located much closer. We bring to your attention a list of "7 wonders of Ukraine" - this is what you should definitely see with your own eyes.
Amazing Attractions
In recent years, Ukraine is losing its glory as a country rich in sights of various cultures and historical periods. To attract public attention to historical and architectural monuments and to maintain the interest of tourists, an action "7 wonders of Ukraine" was held. Castles, fortresses, palaces and other unique objects from all over the country were considered as nominees. In total, 138 attractions were considered in the competition. The monuments were assessed by experts in the field of culture, history, architecture and tourism. To participate in the final21 objects were selected, seven most interesting sights were selected by Internet voting.
7 wonders of Ukraine: photo and description
The first place in the list of the most-most sights of the country is occupied by the historical and architectural reserve "Kamenets". This is a unique territory with a total area of 121 hectares. Of greatest interest is the Old Fortress, built in the twelfth century. It has 11 towers, each of which has a unique history and name. Also in the reserve you can see the Old Town, the New Castle, the Castle Bridge, the Smotrycha canyon.
The second position in the list of "7 Wonders of Ukraine" is occupied by the famous Orthodox shrine - Kiev-Pechersk Lavra. The date of foundation of this unique complex is 1051. This is the first center for the spread of Christianity in Kievan Rus. Today the site is included in the UNESCO World Heritage List.
The third object among the most significant sights of Ukraine is Khotyn Fortress. The city of Khotyn was founded in the tenth century AD by Prince Vladimir. Since the settlement was considered strategic in the Galiko-Volyn principality, a stone rather than a wooden fortress was erected to protect it. The construction has survived to this day, and it was here that many famous historical films were shot. These are such paintings as "Three Musketeers", "Arrows of Robin Hood", "Zakhar Berkut" and many others.
List of Ukrainian wonders: continued
The fourth attraction amongthe most interesting in all of Ukraine is the Sofiyivka park. This miracle is located in the Cherkasy region, near the city of Uman. At the request of his wife Sofia, the unique complex was created by her husband, the famous magnate Stanislav Pototsky, in 1796, and he solemnly presented an angel to his beloved on her day.
"7 wonders of Ukraine" - a list that would be incomplete without mentioning the St. Sophia Cathedral. This shrine is considered the main one in all of Eastern Europe. The date of construction, according to the Tale of Bygone Years, is 1037. The object is included in the UNESCO World Cultural Heritage List, today it is the center of the Kyiv Metropolis.
Chersonese Tauride is an ancient Greek city-state built over 2500 years ago, located today on the territory of modern Sevastopol. The ancient ruins rise picturesquely against the backdrop of the sea, a visit to this attraction is a must.
The last of the 7 wonders of Ukraine, but no less interesting than all the previous ones, is the island-reserve of Khortytsya. We are talking about the largest land area on the Dnieper, isolated from all sides by water, which is interesting, here in a relatively small area you can see all kinds of natural landscapes of the country. Khortytsya is also notable for the fact that one of the first Zaporizhian Sichs was founded on it.
Amazing Natural Attractions
Ukraine is a country rich not only in historical architectural sights, but also in interesting natural objects. After the publication of the results of the "7 Wonders" contest, the public expressed their opinion aboutthe fact that many protected areas and miraculous monuments turned out to be undeservedly forgotten against the backdrop of ancient palaces and castles. Many bloggers of the country began to personally write about unique objects and natural attractions that, in their opinion, are worthy of becoming the “most-most”. Why argue, because all this is invaluable information for Ukrainians who do not know what to do on the weekends, and tourists from other countries planning vacation excursions.
Canyons and lakes
On the territory of Ukraine you can see a variety of natural landscapes and sights. In the informal list of the most interesting miraculous monuments of the country, the first line is occupied by the Bukovina Canyon. Rocks, lakes, an abundance of vegetation - this place is ideal for a quiet contemplative rest and interesting photo shoots. Another interesting sight of Ukraine is the Blue Lake. This object is located in the Transcarpathian region, near the Sinyak mountain range. It is believed that the lake is not only a beautiful natural object, but also a real natural he alth resort. According to many, the blue waters of this reservoir are healing.
Active volcano and magical tree
In the Sumy region there is one of the most unusual sights, included in the list of "Seven Natural Wonders of Ukraine". This is a unique apple tree colony. At first glance, it may seem that you have a garden in front of you, consisting of trees that are not quite the right shape. However, in reality this is one apple tree, the branches of which, touching the ground, take root and turn intonew stems. There is a legend according to which the tree was planted by the gardener of Prince Meshchersky. Ukraine also has its own active volcano, it is called Starunya. You should not be afraid of it, since mud erupts instead of lava, but you should definitely look at this miracle with your own eyes. In the vicinity of the unique object, the remains of a mammoth were found, according to legend, the treasures of Oleksa Dovbush are stored in the volcano itself.
Waterfall and bas alt pillars
Among the 7 natural wonders of Ukraine there is a truly unusual magic zone. This is Birch Lake, which is often called Black and Enchanted by the people. The water in it is always cold, and even the most advanced technology is not capable of determining the exact depth of the reservoir. The people believe that the lake has no bottom, the version of scientists is more prosaic - the bottom is double, the first is false, made of moss and spruce needles. In the Rivne region, between the villages of Baz altovoe and Novy Berestovets, you can see miraculous bas alt pillars, the outlines of which resemble traditional American landscapes. The final in the unofficial list of "7 wonders of Ukraine" are the Dzhurinsky waterfall and the ruins of the ancient city of Chervonograd. These sights are very close, in the Ternopil region, and you can see them in one trip.
