Seven wonders of the world on the territory of Ukraine. Seven wonders of Ukraine Sights that amaze the imagination
Regional organizing committees selected about 1000 objects of national importance, and then a group of experts compiled a list of 100 monuments and, after heated discussions, reduced it to 21 monuments.
The results of the voting, in which 77,000 people took part, were announced on July 7, 2007. The title of "miracle" was awarded to the Kamyanets-Podolsk fortress, Kiev-Pechersk Lavra, Sofiyivka park, St. Sophia Cathedral in Kiev, the city of Chersonesos, the island of Khortytsya and the Khotyn fortress.
Kamyanets-Podolsk fortress
On a rocky island, bordered by the canyon of the Smotrych River, the ancient city of Kamenets-Podolsky rises. Founded in the 11th century, Kamenets has developed into a large trade center rivaling Lviv and Kiev. From the 11th to the 19th centuries, a unique urban planning ensemble was formed in the city, consisting of 200 buildings and religious structures. A special place among them is occupied by the Kamenets-Podolsk fortress - a wonderful example of fortification architecture. Since 1434, Kamyanets-Podolsky has become a strategic point of the Commonwealth, "the extreme bastion of Christianity." There is a legend about the Turkish sultan, who appreciated the power of the stone fortifications and his inability to take possession of the city, asked the locals: "Who erected this austere stronghold?" They answered him: "The Lord Himself." Then the sultan exclaimed: "If God built it, then let him conquer it himself!" No one could conquer the fortress, and only in 1672 the Turkish troops, led by Sultan Mohammed IV, captured the city after a three-week siege. For 27 years the Ottomans ruled in Kamenets, but in 1699 the castle returned to the possession of the Polish-Lithuanian Commonwealth, and when it collapsed, it went to Russia.
Kiev-Pechersk Lavra
Over the 1000-year history of the Orthodox Church, only five Russian monasteries have been awarded the highest title of "Lavra". One of them is the Kiev-Pechersk monastery, founded in 1051 by Anthony and Theodosius of the Caves. Prince Svyatoslav II Yaroslavich granted the monastery a mountain above the caves. Cells and stone churches, decorated with frescoes and mosaics made by Tsaregrad painters, grew on this plateau. The Kiev-Pechersk Monastery became one of the cult centers of Ancient Rus. Old Russian painters lived and worked here, including Nestor, one of the authors of The Tale of Bygone Years. The caves (in Old Russian - pechery) served as a refuge for monks, and then as a cemetery. The incorruptible relics of the saints rest in the catacombs, and the myrrh-streaming chapters are kept in glass vessels - the skulls oozing oil, or the myrrh that bestows the miracle of healing.
Park "Sofiyivka"
In 1796, the Ukrainian magnate Pototsky created a magnificent park in a treeless area and presented it to his beloved wife, the Greek woman Sofia, on her name day in May 1802. The park is home to marsh cypresses, spruces, white oriental pines, hazels and beeches, tulip trees and plane trees, rhododendrons and roses. The trees are entwined with lianas, and along the alleys, in the shade of age-old crowns, there are statues of ancient philosophers and gods. As conceived by the architect, the sculptures, in combination with the surrounding landscapes, embody scenes from Homer's poems The Iliad and The Odyssey. Guests can take a boat ride on the underground Acheron River or ride in the park in a horse-drawn carriage.
Kiev Sophia Cathedral
The Hagia Sophia Cathedral was built in the 11th century exactly on the spot where the Grand Duke Yaroslav the Wise defeated the pagan Pechenegs. Ceremonies of the ascension of princes to the Kiev throne, receptions of ambassadors were held in the cathedral, and the Kiev veche gathered at the temple walls. The first library in Russia functioned at the Sophia Cathedral. The interiors are decorated with Byzantine frescoes and mosaics, the palette of which is 177 shades. A mosaic image of the Mother of God Oranta (from Latin orans - praying) is placed under the vault of the mountain place. The Mother of God is depicted in full growth with her hands raised in prayer. The image was given the epithet "Unbreakable Wall": according to legend, as long as Kiev's Oranta stands, Kiev will also stand.
Chersonesos Tauride
Before the annexation of Crimea to Russia. Within the boundaries of Sevastopol are the ruins of Chersonesos - the former Greek metropolis (VI century BC). The columns of basilicas, the agora square and the ancient theater - the only one in the CIS - have been preserved in Chersonesos. Ancient Greek comedies, dramas and tragedies are still staged on its stage. In this city, Prince Vladimir was baptized, who spread Christianity in Russia. Many tourists are familiar with the famous Chersonesus bell - it was filmed in one of the episodes of the film "The Adventures of Buratino". After the Crimean War, the bell went to France, where it served as a church voice in Notre Dame Cathedral. The bell was returned to its homeland in 1913 by the consul Louis Gue "as a sign of alliance and friendship" between Russia and France.
Khortytsya Island
Within the city of Zaporozhye, on the Dnieper River, there is Khortytsya - the largest island on the Dnieper. It was here in the 16th century that the first Zaporizhzhya Sich, the Cossack republic, was born. On Khortytsya, the remains of the fortifications of the Zaporozhian Cossacks and fortifications from the times of the Russian-Turkish war of 1735-1739 have been preserved. Modern reconstruction on the island recreates the fortification system of the Zaporizhzhya Sich: horse patrols of the Cossacks (bekets) guarded the borders from the Tatars. For the shelter of the bekets, raduts were built - watchtowers. They were placed along the banks of the Dnieper, at a distance of 15 km from each other, so that one could see the other from one tower. There were also tar barrels, which were set on fire when the enemy approached, sending a smoke signal.
Khotyn fortress
7 most beautiful sights of Ukraine, the most valuable historical and cultural monuments of Ukraine were identified during a large-scale competition with the same name "7 Wonders of Ukraine"
The promotion started in May 2007. Regional organizing committees put up various objects for the competition (about 1000 objects in total). Out of this thousand, an expert council consisting of hundreds of people (culturologists, historians, specialists in the tourism business) chose a list, first from 100, and then from 21 objects for Internet voting. The final results of the competition were announced on August 21, 2007. The choice of the "Seven Wonders of Ukraine" was carried out taking into account the Internet voting and the opinion of an expert council of hundreds of people: culturologists, historians, specialists in the tourism business. 77 thousand people took part in the Internet voting.
Contest winners "7 wonders of Ukraine" become:
Kamyanets-Podolsk fortress
Khotyn fortress
During the 5th-10th centuries, the Khotyn fortress was used by the chronicle tribe of Tivertsy, and looked like a typical cape settlement. It is customary to associate the construction of stone fortifications of Khotin with the Galicia-Volyn principality and with the name of Danila Galitsky. Archaeological excavations have revealed the stone walls of the castle of the 13th century, the remains of a white-stone church, traces of residential buildings. The castle occupied the northern part of the castle hill, about a third of the current extent of the citadel. In the south of the castle there was a fortified settlement surrounded by ramparts and wooden walls. It underwent the greatest restructuring in the 2nd half of the 15th century, being a part of the Moldavian principality. The castle was significantly expanded to the south, the level of the courtyard was raised. The castle courtyard was divided into two parts: the northern courtyard was used by the command, and the southern courtyard was used by the garrison. Between the two parts of the castle courtyard, there is the commandant's palace, the walls of which are lined with a decorative "checkerboard" made of red brick and white stone blocks, and the window slits are decorated with late Gothic stone framing. In 1538, Khotyn Castle was captured by Polish troops, during the assault the southern part of the wall was blown up by mines. During the reign of the Moldovan ruler Petre Rares in 1541-1546, the destroyed part was rebuilt, the walls were moved further south, and an entrance tower was built in the middle of the new wall. In May 1600, after the troops of the ruler of Wallachia and Transylvania, Mihai the Brave, captured Suceava, the ruler of Moldova Jeremiah Movila with his family (uncle of the future Metropolitan of Kiev Peter Mohyla), with the entourage and the former ruler of Transylvania Sigismund Bathory (nephew of the Polish king Stephen) found refuge in the Khotyn fortress, which at that time was under the rule of Poland. The Turks in 1711 began large-scale work to create an external defense line with a total area of 22 hectares. The new fortifications were built of a stone-scarped rampart with a battle terrace, a wide and deep ditch, and a stone counter-escarp. Barracks, warehouses and a mosque were built on the territory of the new fortress.
Seven wonders of Ukraine
"Seven Wonders of Ukraine" - seven historical and cultural monuments of Ukraine, determined by the all-Ukrainian competition of the same name. The action started in May 2007 at the initiative of the Ukrainian politician N. Tomenko. Regional organizing committees put up various objects for the competition. About a thousand objects were selected. Out of this thousand, an expert council consisting of hundreds of people (culturologists, historians, specialists in the tourism business) chose a list, first from 100, and then from 21 objects for Internet voting. The final results of the competition were announced on August 21, 2007. Voting began on July 7, 2007. Due to attempts to falsify the results, the voting was stopped. The choice of the "Seven Wonders of Ukraine" was carried out taking into account the Internet voting and the opinion of an expert council of hundreds of people: culturologists, historians, specialists in the tourism business. 77 thousand people took part in the Internet voting. They are: 1. Kamyanets-Podolsk fortress
Kamyanets-Podilsky is one of the oldest cities in Ukraine. Due to the unique combination of historical and architectural, urban planning heritage, landscape of the Smotrych River canyon, "Old Town (Kamenets-Podolsky)" was declared a state historical and architectural reserve. The number of architectural monuments of the XI-XIX centuries is about 200 buildings and structures. The powerful defensive fortifications of the "Old City", the fortress and the fortress bridge, the connection of places of worship of different religions leave a unique impression. Considering the rich architectural and historical heritage of the "Old City", the National Commission of Ukraine for UNESCO in May 1994 recommended to include it as a candidate in the register of the world cultural heritage. The greatest value is the almost completely preserved historical center without impregnations of 20th century architecture. The main city attraction is an old fortress, the first buildings of which date back to the 11th-12th centuries, and the main fortifications - from the 16th-17th centuries. The defensive fortifications in Kamyanets-Podolsk are considered an excellent example of the best fortifications in Eastern Europe. 2. Kiev-Pechersk Lavra
The Kiev-Pechersk Lavra is one of the first monasteries in Russia to be founded. Founded in 1051 under Yaroslav the Mudrommonakh Anthony, a native of Lyubech. The co-founder of the Pechersk Monastery was one of the first students of Anthony - Theodosius. Prince Svyatoslav II Yaroslavich presented the monastery with a plateau above the caves, where beautiful stone temples, decorated with paintings, cells, fortress towers and other buildings later grew. The names of the chronicler Nestor (author of The Tale of Bygone Years) and the artist Alipy are associated with the monastery. From 1592 to 1688 was the stavropegia of the Patriarch of Constantinople; in 1688 the monastery received the status of a lavra and became a "stavropegion of the royal and patriarchal of Moscow"; in 1786 the lavra was subordinated to the Kiev metropolitan, who became its holy archimandrite. In the Lavra rest the incorruptible relics of God's pleasures in the Near and Far Caves; buried the Grand Duke of Lithuania Olgerd, Pyotr Arkadyevich Stolypin and others. Currently, the Lower Lavra is under the jurisdiction of the Ukrainian Orthodox Church (Moscow Patriarchate), and the Upper Lavra is under the jurisdiction of the National Kiev-Pechersk Historical and Cultural Reserve. 3. Park Sofiyivka
National Dendrological Park "Sofiyivka" is a park, a research institute of the National Academy of Sciences of Ukraine, located in the northern part of the city of Uman, Cherkasy region, on the banks of the Kamenka River. Today it is a resting place. About 500 thousand people visit it annually. Area - 179.2 hectares. "Sofiyivka" is a monument of the landscape type of world gardening art of the late 18th - early 19th centuries. More than 3323 taxa (species, forms, varieties, cultivars) of local and exotic trees and bushes grow in it, among them: marsh cypress, Weymouth pine, tulip tree, plane tree, ginkgo, spruce and many others. The park collective published a catalog of plants, which includes 1994 taxa, of which 1220 are tree and shrub species and 774 herbaceous plants, including 25 hazel taxa, 24 beeches, 41 spruce trees, 100 lianas, 320 roses, 57 rhododendrons , 376 - ground cover and 98 - flowering plants. In 2007, the park's plant collection included 2103 arboreal taxa and 1212 herbaceous taxa. In 1985, the small planet No. 2259 was named Sofiyivka in honor of the Uman park. 4. Sofia Kievskaya
St. Sophia Cathedral - was built in the XI century in the center of Kiev by order of Yaroslav the Wise. At the turn of the 17th-18th centuries, it was externally rebuilt in the Ukrainian Baroque style. Many ancient frescoes and mosaics have survived inside the Cathedral, including the famous mosaic of Our Lady of Oranta. St. Sophia Cathedral became the first architectural monument in Ukraine included in the UNESCO World Heritage List. 5. Chersonesos
Chersonesus Tauric, or simply Chersonesos: "peninsula"; in the Byzantine period - Kherson, in the Genoese period - Sarsona, in the Russian chronicles - Korsun) - a polis founded by the ancient Greeks on the Heraclean peninsula on the southwestern coast of Crimea. Nowadays, the Chersonesos settlement is located on the territory of the Gagarinsky district of Sevastopol. For two thousand years, Chersonesos was a large political, economic and cultural center of the Northern Black Sea region. 6. Khortytsya
Khortytsya is the largest island on the Dnieper, located in the region of the city of Zaporozhye below the Dnieper Hydroelectric Power Station, a unique natural and historical complex. It stretches from north-west to south-east, length 12.5 km, width on average 2.5 km. On a relatively small territory of which (only two thousand five hundred and sixty hectares), samples of almost all types of landscape, typical for the south of Ukraine, fit. The formation of the island is associated with tectonic (that is, caused by vibrations of the earth's crust) processes of the Quaternary period, as a result of which the Ukrainian crystalline shield split. The geological basis of the island is formed by Precambrian rocks about 2.5 billion years old, primarily granites covered with a layer of younger sedimentary rocks. In the northern part of Khortitsa, rocks with a height of 40-50 m rise above the coast, dropping to the south. 7. Khotyn fortress
Khotyn fortress is a fortress of the X-XVIII centuries, located in the city of Khotin, Ukraine. During the V-X centuries, the fortification was used by the chronicle tribe of Tivertsy, and looked like a typical cape settlement. It is customary to associate the construction of stone fortifications of Khotin with the Galicia-Volyn principality and with the name of Danila Galitsky. Archaeological excavations (B. Timoshchuk, 1961-67) revealed the stone walls of the castle of the 13th century, the remains of a white-stone church, traces of residential buildings. The castle occupied the northern part of the castle hill, about a third of the current extent of the citadel. In the south of the castle there was a fortified settlement surrounded by ramparts and wooden walls. It underwent the greatest restructuring in the 2nd half of the 15th century, being a part of the Moldavian principality. Also, three objects were awarded an additional nomination. Some monuments were also awarded special nominations:
1. Livadia Palace - a monument of modern history 
The Great Livadia Palace - the former summer residence of the last Russian emperor Nicholas II - is an outstanding monument of architectural art, one of the main attractions of Yalta. The palace was built in 1911 on the site of an old one, which had fallen into disrepair, according to the project of the talented Yalta architect N.P. Krasnova. The Livadia palace complex, in addition to the Grand Palace, includes the suite building, the palace of the minister of the court, the palace church, the Forrentine courtyard. Of particular interest is the White Hall of the palace, which in February 1945 hosted the meetings of the Crimean Conference of the Heads of Government of the USSR, USA and Great Britain. Around the palace there is a magnificent old park, founded in the 30s of the XIX century. 2. Ostrog is a spiritual monument. 
Ostrog is a city in the Rivne region, the center of the Ostroh region. The city is located 14 km from the Ostrog railway station. The city is home to the National University "Ostrog Academy". In the city are located: a museum of local lore, a state historical and cultural reserve, the ruins of a castle with the Epiphany church, fragments of city fortifications. There is a public garden not far from the castle - here in 1978 a small stele was erected, dedicated to the 400th anniversary of the Ostroh Academy. It was here that the famous editions of Ivan Fedorov - "Azbuka" and the Ostorzhskaya Bible, were published. 3. Museum "Pysanka" in Kolomyia - a monument of modern Ukraine. 
The museum was built in 2000 in the town of Kolomiya. The central part of the museum is shaped like an Easter egg 14 meters high. The architectural structure in the form of the world's largest painted egg has become the hallmark of Kolomiya. The grand opening of the museum took place on September 23, 2000, during the X International Hutsul Festival. The concept of the museum's exposition was developed by the director Yaroslava Tkachuk, and brought to life by the Kolomian artists Vasily Andrushko and Miroslav Yasinsky. The uniqueness of the museum is not only that it is made in the form of an egg, the height of which is 14 meters, diameter - 10. The room is made entirely of colored glass, the total area of the stained-glass window is more than 600 square meters. The exposition of the museum displays the ornamental, compositional, coloristic richness of folk polychrome graphics. Now the museum collection contains more than 6,000 Easter eggs provided from the overwhelming majority of regions of Ukraine (Ternopil, Lvov, Vinnitsa, Cherkassy, Kirovograd, Odessa), as well as from Pakistan, Sri Lanka, Belarus, Poland, Czech Republic, Tsvetsia, USA, Canada, France and India. Some of the exhibits were made at the turn of the 19th and 20th centuries. The executives of the winning nominee properties were rewarded with a statuette made from green marble, brushed steel and golden mirror acrylic.
Most of us prefer to spend our holidays abroad, choosing exotic corners of the planet or visiting the legendary capitals of European countries.
Nevertheless, in our country there are places of stunning beauty where foreign tourists willingly come for a portion of inspiration, positive emotions and unforgettable photos. The ranking of our own 7 Wonders of the World was compiled through a survey and subsequent voting, in which 77 thousand people took part. So, we study and choose routes for travel.
Kamyanets-Podolsk fortress
Kamyanets-Podolsky has long been considered a unique city with the most ancient and interesting architecture. More than 200 buildings dating back over 1000 years are stunning monuments of architecture, the most fascinating of which is the ancient fortress. Some of its buildings date back to the 11th century, and the main fortifications were built in the distant 16th century. Not without pride, we note that this particular fortress is considered one of the best world examples of fortifications in Europe.
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Kiev-Pechersk Lavra
Majestic and amazing, this landmark needs no special introduction. Its history dates back to 1051, when it was founded by the monk Anthony Lyubechsky during the reign of Yaroslav the Wise. The mesmerizing beauty of the temple with golden domes is one of the main adornments of our capital, the indisputable pride of Ukraine and an invaluable religious and cultural monument to our history.
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Park "Sofiyivka"
Founded in 1796. According to the architect's idea, this park was to become the embodiment in nature of illustrations for parts of the poems "Iliad" and "Odyssey". The original and stunning park is located near the natural river Kamenka, in the city of Uman in the Cherkasy region. In it, time seems to stop and you don't want to leave it. Many beautiful artificial reservoirs: pools, ponds, waterfalls, gateways, cascades. There is even an underground river Acheront, "Grotto of Fear and Doubt", "Grotto of Venus", pavilions, cozy gazebos and sculptures. Getting into it, you seem to be transported to the times of myths and legends of Ancient Greece.
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Sophia Cathedral
One of the greatest rulers of Russia, Yaroslav the Wise, had a hand in this wonderful creation of architecture, since it was on his order that this unique cathedral in the "Baroque" style was erected. The play of light and sun glare in many of the most beautiful ancient mosaics, silence and tranquility creates an indescribable feeling and leaves the best emotions after visiting this beautiful place! By the way, this monument became the first of the Ukrainian heritage of history and architecture included in the UNESCO World Heritage List.
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Chersonesos Tauride
You can enjoy the beauty of ancient Greek architecture without leaving Ukraine. The settlement of Chersonesos, founded by the ancient Greeks, is located in the Gagarin district of the city of Sevastopol. The ruins of structures, which are more than 2000 years old, keep the secrets of the past centuries.
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Khortytsya Island
It got into the rating not only because of its natural uniqueness, but because of its enormous historical significance. The island of Cossack heroes who once lived on it. Every Ukrainian should definitely visit this stunning and unforgettable island to feel the breath of freedom, history and time.
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Khotyn fortress
The majestic history of this building begins in the 5th century, when the fortress was used by the annalistic tribes of the Tiberians. The stone fortifications were already built during the reign of Prince Danil Galitsky. Subsequently, the castle was rebuilt several times, and in its lifetime it has seen a huge number of historical events. Today it is a delightful and mesmerizing medieval castle, the walls of which are filled with a breath of history from ancient times.
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Do you want to see something unusual and amazing? To do this, it is not necessary to save money for an excursion tour of the oldest states in Europe. Many interesting sights and unique natural objects are located much closer. We bring to your attention a list of "7 wonders of Ukraine" - this is what you should definitely see with your own eyes.
Sights that amaze the imagination
In recent years, Ukraine has lost its fame as a country rich in sights of various cultures and historical periods. To attract public attention to historical and architectural monuments and maintain the interest of tourists, an action "7 wonders of Ukraine" was held. palaces and other unique objects from all over the country were considered as nominees. A total of 138 attractions were considered in the competition. The monuments were evaluated by specialists in the field of culture, history, architecture and tourism. 21 objects were selected to participate in the final, seven of the most interesting sights were selected through Internet voting.
7 wonders of Ukraine: photo and description
The first place in the list of the most-most sights of the country is occupied by the historical and architectural reserve "Kamenets". This is a unique territory with a total area of 121 hectares. Of greatest interest is the Old Fortress, erected in the twelfth century; it has 11 towers, each of which has a unique history and name. Also in the reserve you can see the Old Town, New Castle, Castle Bridge, Smotrych Canyon.
The second position in the list of "7 Wonders of Ukraine" is occupied by the famous Orthodox shrine - the Kiev-Pechersk Lavra. The founding date of this unique complex is 1051. This is the first center for the spread of Christianity in Kievan Rus. Today the site is included in the UNESCO World Heritage List.
The third object among the most significant sights of Ukraine is the Khotyn Fortress. The city of Khotin was founded in the tenth century AD by Prince Vladimir. Since the settlement was considered strategic in the Galiko-Volyn principality, a stone, not a wooden fortress was erected to protect it. The structure has survived to this day, and it was here that many famous historical films were filmed. These are such films as "The Three Musketeers", "The Arrows of Robin Hood", "Zakhar Berkut" and many others.
List of Ukrainian wonders: continued
The fourth attraction among the most interesting in all of Ukraine is this miracle. This miracle is located near the city of Uman. At the request of his wife Sofia, a unique complex was created by her husband, the famous magnate Stanislav Pototsky, in 1796, and solemnly presented an angel to his beloved on her day.
"7 Wonders of Ukraine" - a list that would be incomplete without mentioning the St. Sophia Cathedral. This shrine is considered the main one in all of Eastern Europe. The date of construction, according to the Tale of Bygone Years, is 1037. The site is included in the UNESCO World Heritage List; today it is the center of the Kiev Metropolis.
Chersonesos Tauric is an ancient Greek city-state, built more than 2500 years ago, located today on the territory of modern Sevastopol. The ancient ruins rise picturesquely against the backdrop of the sea; this attraction is definitely worth a visit.
The last of the 7 wonders of Ukraine, but no less interesting than all the previous ones - this is the largest piece of land on the Dnieper, isolated from all sides by water, which is interesting, here, in a relatively small area, you can see all types of natural landscapes of the country. Khortytsya is also notable for the fact that one of the first Zaporizhzhya Sichs was founded on it.
Amazing natural attractions
Ukraine is a country rich not only in historical architectural landmarks, but also in interesting natural objects. After the publication of the results of the "7 Wonders" competition, the public expressed the opinion that many protected areas and miraculous monuments were undeservedly forgotten against the background of ancient palaces and castles. Many bloggers of the country began to write personally about unique objects and natural attractions, worthy, in their opinion, to become "the best". Why argue, because all this is invaluable information for Ukrainians who do not know what to do on weekends, and tourists from other countries planning excursions during their holidays.
Canyons and lakes
On the territory of Ukraine, you can see a variety of natural landscapes and attractions. In the informal list of the most interesting miraculous monuments of the country, the first line is occupied by the Bukovyna Canyon. Rocks, lakes, an abundance of vegetation - this place is ideal for a calm contemplative relaxation and interesting photo sessions. Another interesting attraction of Ukraine is the Blue Lake. This object is located in the Transcarpathian region, near the Sinyak mountain range. It is believed that the lake is not only a beautiful natural object, but also a real natural health resort. According to many, the blue waters of this reservoir are curative.
Active volcano and magic tree
In there is one of the most unusual sights included in the list of "Seven Natural Wonders of Ukraine". This is a unique apple colony. At first glance, it may seem that in front of you is a garden consisting of trees of an irregular shape. However, in fact, this is one apple tree, the branches of which, touching the ground, take root and turn into new trunks. There is a legend according to which the tree was planted by a gardener. There is an active volcano in Ukraine, it is called "Starunya". You should not be afraid of it, because instead of lava, mud is erupting, but you should definitely look at this miracle with your own eyes. In the vicinity of the unique object, the remains of a mammoth were found, according to the legends, the treasures of Oleksa Dovbush are kept in the volcano itself.
Waterfall and basalt pillars
Among the 7 natural wonders of Ukraine, there is a truly unusual magic zone. This is Birch Lake, which is often called Black and Enchanted by the people. The water in it is always cold, and even the most advanced technology is not able to establish the exact depth of the reservoir. The people believe that the lake has no bottom, the version of scientists is more prosaic - the bottom is double, the first is fake, made of moss and spruce needles. In the Rivne region, between the villages of Basaltovoe and Novy Berestovets, you can see the miraculous basalt pillars, the outlines of which resemble traditional American landscapes. The Dzhurinsky waterfall and the ruins of the ancient city of Chervonograd are finishing in the unofficial list of "7 wonders of Ukraine". These sights are very close, in the Ternopil region, and you can see them in one trip.
