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3 Kyiv-Pechersk Lavra Kyiv-Pechersk Lavra Kyiv-Pechersk Lavra Kyiv-Pechersk Lavra is a unique monastic complex, included by the UNESCO into the list of the monuments of the world-wide significance. The complex consists of two parts: the above- ground (religious constructions complex) and underground (caves). Kyiv-Pechersk Lavra

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5 Kamyanets-Podilskyy and Hotyn fortresses Kamyanets-Podilskyy and Hotyn fortresses Kamyanets-Podilskyy and Hotyn fortresses These fortresses are no doubt on the first place of 7 wonders of Ukraine. Kamyanets - Podilskyy town has the frotification system that is unique all over the Europe and Hotyn fortrees was the center of numerous wars and fights. Kamyanets-Podilskyy and Hotyn fortresses

6 St. Sophia Cathedral St. Sophia Cathedral St. Sophia Cathedral The famous St. Sophia Cathedral is the principal temple of Kyiv Rus, founded by Yaroslav Mudry), which survived the centuries and extant to our days. Presently this complex is included into the world heritage protected by the UNESCO St. Sophia Cathedral

7 Pochaiv Lavra Pochaiv Lavra Pochaiv Lavra It is the most sacred eastern orthodox holy place in Volyn and the second-important one after Kiev-Pechersk Lavra in Ukraine. The most precious acquisition of this holly complex is a wonder-working icon of the Blessed Virgin that has a gift of miraculous healing. Pochaiv Lavra

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9 Shevchenkivskyy Park Shevchenkivskyy Park Shevchenkivskyy Park Shevchenkivskyy Park Shevchenkivskyy Park ­ is an open air Lviv museum of folk architecture and life with the collection of farmsteads, windmills, churches and schooles of 17­18th century from all regions of Ukraine. It is situated in Shevchenkivskyi Hai (forest) - one of most picturesque sites of Lviv. Shevchenkivskyy Park

10 Zhovkva town and Krehiv monastery Zhovkva town and Krehiv monastery Zhovkva town and Krehiv monastery Zhovkva is the only remaint in Ukraine example of Renaissance "ideal" city-citadel. The place of interest in Krehiv is a wooden church (built in 1724) with an interesting iconostasis Zhovkva town and Krehiv monastery

11 Kamyana Mohyla Kamyana Mohyla Kamyana Mohyla Kamyana Mohyla is still a rather unknown sightseeing spot with impressive stone monuments built thousands of years ago. The statues were discovered in the 19th century and the site is considered an archeological treasure just like for example Stonehenge. Kamyana Mohyla

12 Sofyivka Park Sofyivka Park Sofyivka Park Sofyivka is a large park with lakes and ponds connected by canals where you can take a boat to go from one end to the other, rent a boat to just relax on the water or simply stroll and enjoy the nature. There are musicians playing classical music at one lake, stands with refreshments and souveniers at another Sofyivka Park

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14 Kachanovka Park Kachanovka Park Kachanovka Park The estate of Kachanovka, which is located near the village of Parafievka on the banks of the Smosh River, occupies a total of 700 hectares and comprises about 15 buildings, including the palace itself. It was originally built in the 18th century. In 2001, President Kuchma gave the park the status of national heritage site. Kachanovka Park

15 Hoverla mountain Hoverla mountain Hoverla mountain Adventurous trip to Hoverla mountain will not live leave any tourist indifferent as this is the highest mountain in Ukraine. An additional excursion can be made to the Prut River waterfall, one of the Danube tributaries. Hoverla mountain

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