Ukraine Travel Guide
For the frequent travellers who seek diversity in places that they go to,
Ukraine is the best place to visit. This country is very rich in history and
culture, creating a lot of things to offer its visitors. There are many tourist
sites that you can never see in any other place in the world. Along with this,
Ukraine would welcome you with its distinctive decadent flavors, not to mention
the unique aromas that make the country even more inviting. Ukraine is the
perfect tourist destination for those who wanted to unwind and for those who
seek thrilling adventures as well.
Several decades ago and until now, Ukraine remains as a very religious place.
However, it is not just a place for a certain religion. Ukraine is a home for
Muslims, Christians, and Buddhist as well. There are so many synagogues,
monasteries, churches, cathedrals, and other religious sites in Ukraine that
does not serve as a place to profess one's faith but a tourist attraction at the
same time. These sites are great reflections of the country's culture and
history through the ages.
One of the most well-known religious sites here in Ukraine is the Kev. Being the
heart of religion in this country, is referred to by many as the New Jerusalem.
This is where many religious buildings were built. However, the artistically
created walls and domes were destroyed during the previous wars happened in
Ukraine. But the government of the country has made efforts to restore these
structures located in Kev. As of now, there are many wooden churches that can be
seen in the western part of Ukraine, specifically at the Carpathian Mountains.
For those who want to visit more elaborate religious sites, don't forget to take
a tour at the city of Lviv.
Aside from these religious architectural sites, a tourist may get acquainted
with the history and culture of Ukraine through the monuments scattered all over
the country. They will tell stories of the fighting nomads, the history how
Christianity was adopted at Ukraine, and more. The most popular place to know
more about he culture and history of Ukrain is the Ukrainian Baroque, also known
as the Cossak Baroque. It was built between the 17th and 18th century called as
the Hetmanate Era. There are also open-air museums that will transport you back
in Ukraine's history that occurred a couple of centuries ago. During the
festivities here in Ukraine, the history is brought back to life as they
celebrate by several parades dressed in old Ukrainian costumes and re-enactments
happening in most stage theaters.
Before heading back home, you must not forget to try the local Ukrainian
cuisines. The spices vary from light to strong and the aromas are so distinctive.
The Ukrainian Varenyky or Perogies is one of the most common foods that the
locals eat. These are dough pockets that are filled with cheese, potato and
sometimes even cherry or blueberry. For the meat lovers, Ukraine has the fine
smoked ham sausage called Kovbasa..
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