Kyiv (Kiev)
Kyiv is the capital of Ukraine and with 2.7 million inhabitants
it is the country's largest city and also one of the oldest cities
in Eastern Europe. Kyiv is a very important major city, especially
for tourism, as it has many transportation routes out of the city
to almost every other part of the country. The city itself has many
attractions such as Khreschatyk Street. This modern and developed
part of Kyiv is currently the centre for business in the city.
Khreschatyk offers many up market restaurants, cafes, bars and
shopping stores, and the street is closed to traffic on bank
holidays and weekends. Another fascinating tourist attraction is
the cave monastery Pecherska Lavra and the St. Sophia Cathedral
which form two of the most important historical sites in Kyiv.
Lviv
Lviv is located in the western part of the Ukraine and is in an
easily accessible location with an international airport close to
the city. A few of the well known attractions include Lychakivskiy
cemetery, the market square and Lviv theatre. In particular the
Bania, a Russian style sauna for both men and women (though not
communal) is definitely somewhere to visit. As well as being in
close proximity to some of Ukraine's ski resorts, Lviv has a
thriving nightlife, food is inexpensive and accommodation is cheap
making this an ideal getaway.
Odessa
Situated next to the Black Sea and one of its largest ports,
this colourful city is also known as 'the pearl of the black sea'.
Odessa is the third largest city in Ukraine and is the most
important trading city in the country. Having undergone
infrastructure improvement it is much more easily accessible to
holidaymakers. The city has many beaches which are very popular
during summer months and has the most resorts in Ukraine offering
plentiful types of accommodation and a variety of different kinds
of food. As its popularity increases, so too do the number of jobs
available meaning increasing numbers of Spaniards are now
moving to the city. Short to medium term gains are therefore quite
attractive.
Yalta
Yalta is a resort town on the Crimea peninsula in Southern
Ukraine. It is a very popular tourist destination with Ukrainians
and Russians and can become very crowded in the summer months. The
Ali-Petri, or St. Peter's Peak as it is also known, is worth a
visit as the mountain looks over the city of Yalta and offers some
amazing views. Other areas of interest include the Massandra palace
and the Nikita Botanical gardens. There is a local pebbled beach
which is very busy during the tourist season. Yalta has many day
trips to neighbouring towns and cities such as Sevastopol, famous
for its historic monuments and sites. Property prices are rising in
this area but are still affordable and properties are likely to be
attractive to Ukrainians and Russians looking for holiday
homes.
Mykolayiv
Mykolayiv is home to Ukraine's major commercial sea port.
Although there are no regular ferries available to the public, the
city is served by the Odessa airport. The best way to get around
the city is by coach buses which travel almost everywhere and are
inexpensive. Sovietskaya is the main pedestrian street which has
many beautiful parks and lots of shopping opportunities. The street
also comes alive in the evening offering a variety
of nocturnal experiences. There are several places to eat and
a majority of the food is organically produced. Mykolayiv has a
lively nightlife with many of the nightclubs cheap by western
standards.
Uzhhorod
Separated into two parts by the river Uzh, Uzhhorod is popular
with historians. The Transcarpathian museums, Uzhhorod castle and
Greek Catholic Church are amongst its attractions and the city is
also famous for its old downtown and the Goranska Rotananda, the
town's oldest building. The city has an established railway station
and busy international airport and further development is taking
place on the transportation infrastructure.
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