Mountains in the west, plains in the centre and views of Black Sea in the south, Ukraine is also known as the cradle of Russian civilization. The city cathedrals, monasteries, buildings, with Gothic, Byzantine and Baroque architecture are worth a visit.
Kiev with its promenades, markets and charming streets lined with galleries, shops, restaurants and cafes keeps you busy. Yalta "the Pearl of the Crimea" with the best beaches, waterfront promenade with snack bars, art markets and Chekov House-Museum attracts visitors. Snack on the local specialities like borshch (beetroot soup) and holubtsi (cabbage rolls).
Language: Ukrainian
Currency: Ukraine grynia (UHA)
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- Odessa - a seaside holiday retreat
- Lviv - a cosmopolitian city with Western architecture from the Gothic to the present.
- Chernivtsi - with a wide variety of architectural styles, from Byzantine to Baroque.
- Pochayiv - a monastery and sacred site - crowded during religious festivals.
- Chernihiv - home to some outstanding 11th and 12th century religious buildings.
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