This is the oldest Orthodox monastery in Russia. It was founded in 1051 by the monk Anthony, who settled in a cave between the hills. The High Lavra Bell tower is the highest point in Kiev. Its height is 96.5 meters. There are several museums on the territory of the lavra. Its interior is extremely richly and beautifully decorated. The appearance is also very beautiful. The caves of the Lavra are very popular with tourists.

It is part of the mountain system of the Eastern Carpathians. The prevailing heights of the Carpathians are 800-1200 meters. The highest mountain is Hoverla. Its height is 2061 meters. There is snow in the mountains for five months of the year. The slopes of the Carpathians are covered with pine trees, rocks and rivers that form a magical landscape. The Ukrainian Carpathians are shrouded in legends and have preserved their mysterious appearance. There is a very rich flora and fauna, many mineral springs.

This amazing arboretum is located in the northern part of the city of Uman. Its area is 180 hectares. About half a million tourists come to the park every year. The park was founded in 1796 by Stanislav Potocki in honor of his wife. There are more than 2000 bushes and trees growing here, lakes, waterfalls, grottoes and statues have been created. This is a wonderful man-made miracle for unity with nature. A small planet was even named after the park.

Lviv is called the cultural center of Ukraine. Nowhere else is there the same color and atmosphere as in his Old Town. Architectural masterpieces, cozy streets and Gothic churches are here at every turn. In the center of the Old Town is the Market Square. Around it there are colorful houses with cafes, museums, restaurants in the Ukrainian theme. In the center is the town hall, which you can climb, it offers a beautiful view.

This is the most beautiful and largest lake in Ukraine. It is located in the Carpathians at an altitude of 989 meters above sea level. Spruce trees surround it from all sides. There is a small island in the center of the lake, so it resembles an eye in shape. Because of this, it received another name - the Sea Eye. The average depth of the lake is 10-12 meters. There are crayfish and trout in it. There are several viewing platforms on the lake.

This is a fortress of the X—XVIII centuries. It is located in the city of Khotyn in the Chernivtsi region. During its existence, it has been part of a dozen different states and has seen many battles. It stands on the Dnieper River, the height of its walls reaches 40 meters, in width — 5 meters. The fortress has 5 gates, four towers, the commandant's palace, barracks, a church, an ancient well. Several popular films were shot on its territory.

A place of Ukrainian romance, a natural phenomenon. It is located on a railway track in the Rivne region. Here trees and bushes are overgrown in the form of an arch and stretch along the track for 4 km. Couples in love come here every year. They pass through the tunnel, make wishes, plant flowers. A train passes here three times a day. The Japanese director made a film about it, "Pecking: Tunnel of Love".

The history of the temple complex dates back to the XI century. In 1040, the three-year construction of the Byzantine-style temple was completed. St. Sophia Cathedral was and remains an important cultural and religious center. The first library of Yaroslav the Wise, a school, a bell tower, the metropolitan's house, and the gates of Zaborovsky were founded on its territory. 260 km2 of original mosaics and 3000 km2 of frescoes have been preserved in the cathedral.

This is an island on the Dnieper River, which has become a national reserve and absorbed the history of the Ukrainian people. Its area is 3000 hectares. The island is very picturesque, surrounded by a river, rocks, dotted with flowers and covered with forest. Khortytsia is directly connected with the Ukrainian Cossacks. There are many defensive wooden fortified buildings on the island. This is one of the best places to get acquainted with the history of Ukraine.

The park was laid out in 1874. It is located in Kiev opposite the Supreme Council of Ukraine. The area of the park is 8.9 hectares. It was created in the English style, and then supplemented. More than 80 species of trees grow on its territory. The park has a bridge of lovers, monuments, fountains and an observation deck. It offers a stunning view of the Dnieper. Also in the park there is a monument to the blossoming chestnuts – the symbol of the city of Kiev.

A castle in the Transcarpathian region, the first mention of which dates back to the XI century. It is located on a 68-meter-high mountain. The area of the castle is 13,930 m2. The castle is divided into three parts: Lower castle, Middle and Upper. There are several museums in it. Very beautiful surroundings of the castle. During its existence, it has changed several owners, within its walls Ukrainians fought for their independence.

This is the main street not only of the capital, but also of the whole Ukraine. Its length is 1.3 km. It began to be built in the XIX century. The width of the street is 75 meters. On both sides of it there are three — four-storey beautiful buildings. Among them are banks, cafes, restaurants, museums. During the Second World War, Khreshchatyk was completely destroyed. It had to be restored. On weekends and holidays, Khreshchatyk becomes pedestrian.

This is a tract in the north-west of Kiev with a tragic and cruel history. It was in this place that 100-150 thousand people, mainly Jews, were shot during the Second World War. In total, only 29 people were saved from execution. People were ordered to come to the place of execution with documents, valuables, clothes. Then it was taken away from them and killed. Monuments have been erected to the victims.

This is an Orthodox monastery in the Ternopil region. The second largest monastery after the Kiev-Pechersk Lavra in Ukraine. It was founded around the XIII century. On the territory of the Lavra are the Assumption and Trinity Cathedrals, famous for their beauty. There are also cells, a belfry, a bishop's house. Every year more and more tourists come here. They say that here you can solve complex problems and renew your vitality.

This is a medieval castle founded at the end of the XIV century in the city of Kamenets-Podolsk. It is part of a reserve with an area of 121 hectares. Its main part is the Old Town. It is located on an island formed by the Smotrich Canyon. There are Russian gates, Castle Bridge, defensive towers, barracks. Pearl is an old fortress. There are 135 buildings in the city, it is the third most visited city in Ukraine.

This is a whole museum complex in the Zhytomyr region. It was created quite recently. A hundred-year-old mill was taken as the foundation. The complex has the only home icon museum in Europe. A paper production line using ancient technology, a concert and ceremonial hall have been opened in the castle. This is a wonderful reconstruction of Ukrainian life, where there are many interesting exhibits and performances.

One of the largest canyons in Europe, formed by the Dniester River on the border of four regions. Its length is 250 km. The nature on its shores is incredibly rich, so the views of the canyon are excellent. There are more than 100 different attractions on the territory of the canyon. This is one of the seven natural wonders of Ukraine. The easiest way to admire the canyon is from the Chernivtsi region.

This is one of the oldest, largest and well-preserved castles in Ukraine. The castle is the oldest building in Lutsk. It was founded in the XIV century. There are two pulpits on the castle grounds. It is surrounded by three three-tiered towers, has several arches. The castle includes 5 museums. It is also the burial place of Prince Lubart and other Volyn princes. Festivals are held annually in the castle.

This is a small sandstone massif located in the Zaporozhye region. Its height is 12 meters, it is made of stone blocks. The dimensions are 240 by 160 meters. It served as a sanctuary for ancient people. There are 87 grottos and caves in the grave, 65 of them have been preserved. Thousands of petroglyphs have been found in it. Some of the drawings were created in the XXIV-XXII centuries BC.

This is the first reinforced concrete building in Ukraine, built during the Soviet era and designed to demonstrate the power and strength of the state. When choosing the architects, a competition was announced, the construction was carefully monitored, and was completed 4 years after the start. Today, the building is being reconstructed, and various departments and institutions are located on its territory.

It is an Orthodox shrine in the Donetsk region. The mountain on which the lavra is located was considered holy. The first mention of it dates back to 1526. 17 monks from the monastery of the Lavra were glorified in the face of saints. There are dozens of churches on the territory of the lavra. The history of the monastery began when the first monks dug caves and cells. Now these are popular attractions.

This is the birthplace of the King of the Polish–Lithuanian Commonwealth - Jan II Sobieski. Olesky Castle is one of the oldest buildings in Galicia. The first mention of it dates back to 1390. The castle stands on a 50-meter hill and is one of the most beautiful in Ukraine. On the slopes of the hill there is an Italian park with sculptures, and in the castle there is an art gallery and museums.

The largest Easter egg in the world is located in the Ivano-Frankivsk region in the city of Kolomyia. This is a 13-meter structure, inside which there is a museum of those Easter eggs. The surface of the building is covered with stained glass. Its area is 600 m2. The museum has a wide variety of eggs in its collection. Among them there are those that were painted by famous people, for example, an Easter egg from Leonid Kuchma and Viktor Yushchenko.

The reserve is located in the Kherson region. Ascania Nova was founded in 1828 by the Duke. Its area is 33 thousand hectares. A part of the steppe zone of the reserve has never been touched by a plow. This is the only such territory in Europe. More than 500 species of plants grow in the reserve and more than 3,000 species of animals live. Every year 140 thousand tourists come to see the virgin beauty of nature.