Ukrainian Carpathians is a place that will give you an unforgettable vacation. Prykarpattya, a region surrounded by legends, also has a special flavor. Here the air is clean, weightless, filled with the heady aroma of herbs, generously caressed by the sun. In this heavenly corner of the planet, the town of Kosov is located, the sights of which are very diverse.
There are many places worth your attention near such famous tourist centers as Kolomyia and Sheshory. The city of Kosiv is a regional center, which is located on both banks of the Rybnitsa River. It has long played an important role in the life of the Hutsul region, as it lies at the intersection of the main trade routes leading to Galicia and Podolia. And today it is considered the unspoken capital of Carpathian souvenirs. A large-scale souvenir market is open every Saturday, and it opens at three in the morning. At almost every step there are small and large shops, in which Kosiv hospitably invites tourists. The sights of the city are very diverse, so it is better to explore them for several days.
Products and crafts sold in Kosovo are made by folkcraftsmen in the city or its environs. During the times of Austria-Hungary, carpet weaving, arts and crafts flourished here. During the Soviet period, the city acquired the status of a resort. Thousands of vacationers come here to improve their he alth at recreation centers and private boarding houses.
Kosov, the map of which is literally full of interesting places to visit, is an old city. It was first mentioned in documents in 1424 as a village. In the sixteenth century, s alt was found here, so Kosiv turned into a town. The s alt bath was closed in the middle of the twentieth century. The city was repeatedly attacked by the Turks and Tatars, as well as militant neighbors, but, like a fabulous Phoenix bird, it was reborn again in its beauty and grandeur.
Kosov, whose sights are worth your attention, was inhabited by different peoples. Ukrainians, Poles, Austrians and, of course, Jews have left their mark on the city. An important historical and cultural monument is the ancient cemetery-kirkut, where each tombstone can be considered a work of art. The wooden Orthodox Church of the Nativity of John the Baptist, built in the Hutsul style in 1912, remembers Patriarch Vladimir of the UOC-KP. Near it is a cemetery with gloomy but interesting crypts and tombstones. The locals will show you the place where another wooden church used to stand (built in 1895), which burned down in 2009. Rebuilt, it differs in many ways from its predecessor. In addition, there are also two churches with original decoration in the city.
Little tourists also dream of visiting Kosovo. Its sights are not only sacral buildings, amazing nature and souvenirs. Here is also the residence of St. Nicholas, who on December 19 brings gifts to every obedient child and leaves them under his pillow. Everyone can come here to communicate with the saint, tell him about their aspirations, ask him to fulfill his cherished dream.
