| In this article we will touch on the most popular sights of Ukraine.
Crimea is a splendid region to explore, as well as a great place to spend a holiday. For ages it has attracted settlers from other places, including the Venetians, the Genoese and the Greeks - all of whom founded settlements along the coastline and inter-married the local people. Crimean resorts are the primary holiday destination for millions of holiday-makers from over the world. Crimean health resorts are famous for their mineral waters and wines.
Crimea is one of the largest and most renowned health resorts of the former USSR. Powerful leaders of the former Soviet Union frequently came to Crimea to have a rest and spend their holidays.
The Carpathian Mountains are regarded as the Ukrainian Green Pearl. It is a mecca for millions of travelers. A beautiful mixture of virgin forests, meadows, shepherds and local people living in harmony with nature makes the mountain ranges so appealing to travelers! Natural beauty of its Alpine meadows and woods, roaring rivers and transparent waters of mountain lakes, soft climate, curative mineral sources, the historical and architectural monuments can appeal to every traveler. Thousands of travelers and people who are keen on travels and adventures come here.
Kiev, a scenic metropolis of 3 million residents situated on the Dnipro River, is the bustling capital of Ukraine. Kiev's art and architecture are considered world treasures. St. Sophia' Cathedral, where the princes of Kiev were crowned in the time of Kiev's grandeur, has spectacular mosaics and frescoes which date back to the 11th century. The Percherska Lavra, a short trolley ride from city center, has two 11th-century cathedrals on its territory, along with its well-known catacombs, a bell tower, and museum collections. Close to city center you can see the Golden Gate, a structure dating back to 1037.
Theater lovers will find much to choose from here. Most performances are in Ukrainian or Russian. The recently renovated Kiev Opera House stages wonderful ballets and operas.
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