What to See

• Ternopil Oblast

  Shumsk

  Shumsk was a Jewish city in every sense of the word. Its inheritance was that of a rich culture through which tradition and strong beliefs dominated. During the 1897 ‘All Russian Census’ it was estimated that the Shumsk population stood at 2,258, of which 1,962 were Jews, making up a total of 87%. This was a staggering dominance in comparison to the residual 13% made up by a mixture of ...

• Regions

  Luhansk Oblast

  Before 1938, Luhansk - an oblast in Ukraine - was part of the Donetsk Region. After 1938 Donetsk was divided into two parts, one was called Voroshylovograd and the other was called Stalin. Later, in 1958 the Donetsk Region was renamed and called Luhansk. Today Luhansk Oblast takes up an area of 26.7 thousand square kilometers with a population of about 2.9 million people. Luhansk has a high ...

• Castles

  Olesko Castle

  Olesko Castle is a fascinating attraction to visit; you will be amazed at the rich history of this structure. Olesko castle is built on top of a hill that is situated several miles outside of Lviv in the small village of Olesko. Dating back to the 13th and 18th century, the Olesko Castle is a historical architectural attraction. It served primarily as a protective fortress during the 15th ...

• Art Galleries

  Podol Fortuna

  Ukraine is a country with a strong artistic and cultural heritage and many visitors to this beautiful country choose to spend time visiting one or two of the many excellent art galleries. Kiev probably has the strongest conglomeration of top art galleries in the country, so if you are looking to browse or buy art, it would be wise to make sure the Kiev is a part of your travel itinerary. If ...

• National Parks and Reserves

  Desnyano-Starogutskyi National Park

  When you visit Ukraine you will find that there are a large number of national parks and nature reserves worth visiting. Deciding which national park in Ukraine to visit may be somewhat difficult since there are so many to choose from. Each natural area has been carefully selected because of its unique ecological features so you will find that there is quite a difference from one national ...

• Places of Interest

  Odessa Privoz Market

  Whether you enjoy shopping or not, a trip to the Odessa Privoz Market is a must. This massive ‘farmer’s’ market is one of the biggest markets in the world. It is filled with both new and old items – cheap bargains and extravagant luxuries. Even if you do not want to spend much money shopping, a visit to the Privoz Market is recommended since it is an excellent way to experience the local culture.

• Odessa Oblast

  Izmail

  Izmail, or as its referred to ‘Ismail’, a historic town, is now one of the largest Ukrainian ports along the Danube Delta, thus making it an appropriate site for the food processing industry due to the easy access brought about by the port. It is located within the beautiful Odessa Oblast, a province in the south-west of Ukraine. Izmail's main purpose is to serve as an administrative center ...

• Regions

  Kherson Oblast

  The Kherson Oblast or Region takes up approximately 28,500 square kilometers of land, which is mainly flat. Kherson is situated in the Black Sea lowland and near the Sea of Azov. Kherson also lies close to the lower Dnieper, which is classified as a Steppe zone and holds the principal river supplying water to the southern parts of Ukraine. The oblast borders four regions, which include ...