Poltava. Young and wonderful. A walk with a review of the landmarks

The convenient location of Poltava, surrounded by seven brothers — the capital and regional centres — allows one to broaden the geography of travel and reach the city on the Vorskla in 3-4 hours from Kyiv, Chernihiv, Sumy, Kharkiv, Dnipro, Cherkasy, Kropyvnytskyi. A weekend in one of the oldest cities of Ukraine, with a thousand-year history, to admire the panorama of the city from Ivanova Hora, to taste the famous Poltava halushky and to see the other notable landmarks of the cultural centre of our country — this is interesting, convenient, tasty and instructive.

Poltava. Cathedral Square

Uzhhorod. "Detsa u notaria" — the first tavern for homo sapiens

If you are in Uzhhorod for just an hour or two or for the whole day, then the restaurant-museum "Detsa u notaria" is the most positive place, where, together with dishes of the national cuisine, you can feel the Zakarpattia colour, taste a portion of folk humour, see a gallery of unconventional posters and signs, buy original souvenirs and charge yourself with a wonderful mood.

Uzhhorod. The tavern-museum "Detsa u notaria"

For Saint Valentine's Day. The most romantic travels in Ukraine

Saint Valentine's Day is one of the most popular holidays in Ukraine. The traditional gift among those in love is considered to be valentines, which symbolise love and devotion. The most creative gift, of course, is a journey, which will create the appropriate mood and give unforgettable impressions. In Ukraine, nature and man have created many wonderful corners for dreamy and amorous walks. So, 10 locations for a romantic journey.

The "Oleksandriia" Arboretum. Bila Tserkva, Kyiv region

Bila Tserkva. Kyiv region. The "Oleksandriia" Arboretum. The Chinese bridge

Town halls of Western Ukraine. City administrations and tourist locations

In the regional centres and small towns of Ukraine there are quite a few town halls in which the organs of state power are housed. Most of them are historical buildings and architectural monuments with inimitable sculptures and decor. In the buildings of the city administration unique museums are open, and the ascent of the clock towers has turned into popular tourist attractions, with a view of the panorama of the cities and an acquaintance with the landmarks. The most famous and prestigious town hall is in Lviv, located on Market Square, where there are always many guests of the museum-city.

Lviv. The Town Hall. City administration. Market Square, 1