Top sigths of Ukraine
A country of rich history, Ukraine carefully keeps and preserves its cultural heritage, and never ceases to attract travelers with its diversity and numerous fascinating landmarks. Nearly every city of Ukraine is interesting and original. Naturally, the majority of places of interest are located in Kiev. The Golden Gate is considered the symbol of the city. Many centuries ago this was the main entrance to Kiev. The gate is decorated with copper and gilding, so the arc looks truly elegant. In the 18th century new buildings were constructed around the gate. The gate lost its original meaning and was, consequently, destroyed. Nowadays the landmark was reconstructed, and the ruins of the original gate can be seen behind the new one. … OpenChapters of the guide to Sevastopol
Sevastopol sightseeing
In the city and its immediate surroundings, there are hundreds of interesting places to explore. There are not only historic constructions and museums, but also unique nature attractions. There are over 2 000 monuments dedicated to military and labor deeds of the locals. Sevastopol is located in the south-western part of the Crimean peninsula. One of the main distinctive features of this land is plenty of … Open
Travel guide to Sevastopol
The unique religious monument here is Inkerman Cave Monastery located in the immediate surroundings of the city. The exact date of its construction is unknown. The first written references to it date back to the 8th century. In the middle of the 19th century, the monastery fell into decline and was reconstructed not so long ago. The historic building has been recently reconstructed but it is located in the … Open