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Synevyr

Synevyr is the biggest mountain lake in Ukraine, located high in the mountains in Zakarpattia. It is called the Sea Eye. It really looks like that from the bird’s eye view. Every year it charms more and more people. Watch our video about Synevyr!

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Synevyr Lake

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Vylkove

Vylkove in Bessarabia is the only Ukrainian town where people use canals to move around. It is worth seeing!

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The Saint Miklós castle

The Saint Miklós is the first castle that got rented out in Ukraine. It was used as a depot and a trash disposal. It was discovered by enthusiasts who cleared it out and began researching its cultural heritage. The castle started its transformation back into a historical monument. In over 10 years it has been visited by thousands of tourists as a venue of international plein-airs and festivals

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Borzhava narrow-gauge railway

Borzhava narrow-gauge railway is one of few 750 millimeters track railways still operating in Ukraine. Its route goes through Vynohradiv-Khmilnyk-Irshava and covers 123 km. The line goes along the river Borzhava that gives its name to the railway. The two-carriage train goes across Vynohradiv farmers' market and takes the passengers around Zakarpattia. The maximum speed is 15 km/hr, which allows you to enjoy the landscapes.

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Khmilnyk

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Kruty

A hundred years ago, these days, the Russian army was unfolding a massive advance on Ukraine. Ukrainian army was not prepared for that, a heavy battle took place near Kruty. Students and cadets stopped the Bolshevyk Army for a couple of days. A Monument to Defenders of Ukraine is located on the spot of the legendary battle. Let's look back at the history together.

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Prypyat-Stohid

Prypyat-Stohid is a unique nature preserve covered in a web of waterways. That is why one of the two park's water arteries is called Stohid. Learn more about this park from our video!

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Liubeshiv

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Pelicans. The Danube delta

Did you know that the biggest population of rosy pelicans spends their summer between Ukraine and Romania? Their population is growing.

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The Danube delta

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Shatski lakes

This is the view on Shatski lakes from the bird's eye view. Rightly so a great number of rare birds live here. Take a look at this beauty.

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Zatoka

A long beach and a unique place where the Black Sea merges with two estuaries. It's all about Zatoka. Take a look how breathtaking it is!

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