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As the second longest river in Europe (the Volga being the longest), the Danube originates in Germany’s renowned Black Forest and winds its way for a distance of more than 2,800 kilometers through Austria, Slovakia, Hungary, Croatia, Serbia, Bulgaria and Moldova before spreading out into the Danube Delta of Romania and Ukraine and flowing into the Black Sea. The Danube is classified as an international waterway and is used for cargo transportation, as well as to ferry passengers for both business and leisure. Boat cruises are an excellent way to explore some of the most picturesque regions of the countries the river passes through, and visitors to Ukraine may want to take the opportunity to enjoy a Danube Delta cruise.
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Built in 1861 for Russian Tsar Nicholas II and his family to take their daily walk, the Tsar’s Path stretches a distance of more than six kilometers along the Crimean Mountains, linking the Tsar's summer retreat, Livadia Palace, with the majestic Swallow's Nest castle. The views of the coastline and the city of Yalta in the distance are spectacular and along the pathway are various monuments and sculptures, with the surroundings beautifully landscaped.
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The historic site of Mangup is a fortress complex located on a rocky plateau approximately nine miles east of the city of Sevastopol in Ukraine’s Crimea region. With a history going back to the 3rd century CE, the fortress is now in ruins. Nevertheless, with its strategic position overlooking the surrounding area, and some of its mighty walls still standing, visitors to Mangup Kale (kale meaning fortress or stronghold in Turkish) can imagine a time in the past when its inhabitants felt a measure of security during times of great conflict.
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Dance has been a vital part of the Ukrainian culture, which can be traced back to third millennium BC. Traditional folk dancing is referred to as Ukrainian Dance, and is noted for its precise choreography and extremely energetic routines. Watching one of these performances is breathtaking as well as spellbinding, and there are a number of dance troupes in Ukraine that keep this significant part of their heritage alive. What once was a ritual that combined dance, poetry, music and songs, is now a lively display of the history of Ukraine.
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St Cyril's Church, which forms part of St Cyril's Monastery complex in the Ukrainian city of Kiev, is considered to be a superb example of 12th century Kievan Rus architecture. Despite the fact that changes have been made to the church at different times in its history, it retains distinctive elements of its origin. This is particularly evident in the interior of the church, with every wall, archway and ceiling richly and artistically decorated. Changes to the exterior have resulted in its appearance being largely Ukrainian Baroque in style, with definite influences from the 17th and 19th centuries.
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The military headquarters of the eastern front of Adolf Hitler's army was constructed approximately twelve kilometers from the city of Vinnytsya, Ukraine, hidden in the pine forests. This World War II military installation was known as Führerhauptquartier Wehrwolf, and was used by the Nazi's from 1942 to 1943. Construction began in 1941 and this top secret project was completed in 1942. Thousands of Soviet prisoners of war were used to construct the Wehrwolf headquarters and most lost their lives here. Opening the site as a tourist attraction and museum will pay tribute to these prisoners.
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Located on the shores of the Black Sea, rubbing shoulders with the modern suburbs of the city of Sevastopol in the Crimea region of Ukraine, Chersonesos Taurica is an archaeological site of an ancient Greek colony which was founded around 2,500 years ago. At that time, this scenic part of Ukraine was called Taurica by the Greeks and Romans, and evidence of occupation by these two influential powers is found in a number of places in the region. This particular settlement is believed to have been established by settlers from Heraclea Pontica (in Asia Minor) in the 6th century BC and was a thriving and strategically important city in its time.
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The deserted streets of the city are lined with buildings in disrepair. Empty playgrounds are a mere memory of the laughter that used to fill the air, as plants overgrow the sidewalks and a tattered doll rests motionless amongst the rubble. Nearby, a vehicle graveyard is home to helicopters, tanks and jeeps that were used to evacuate this once vibrant city and cannot be touched due to irradiation. The silence is broken by the whistling of the wind through the broken windows and the lonely creaking of the trees as they dance forlornly in the breeze. This is Chernobyl, and it is now welcoming all visitors.
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