Roof Tiles. A Roofing Material With a Long History

The tiles on the roofs are the pages of the centuries-old history of buildings, archival documents bearing the makers' autographs and the date of manufacture.

 

The Princely Town of Sambir. Heritage and Potential

The architectural and historical heritage of Sambir is an inseparable part of the cultural heritage of the Lviv region and of Ukraine as a whole. In Sambir 72 monuments of cultural heritage are on the state register, of them 7 monuments of national significance: 56 architectural monuments, 10 historical monuments and 6 monuments of monumental art.

Sambir, Lviv region. The Market Square

Travel Routes. 10 Small Towns of Ukraine

There are many amazing small towns in Ukraine worth seeing. When planning a one-day trip, a few hours are enough for inquisitive travellers to get acquainted with the notable landmarks and traditions of these wonderful places, which are increasingly included in popular tourist routes.

Zhovkva. Lviv region. Viche Square. A view from the clock tower of the Town Hall

Museums in Ukraine. Rich Collections and Varied Themes

In Ukraine there are about 5 thousand museums of the most varied themes. The Ministry of Culture and Tourism owns about half a thousand museums, but far more of them exist under various departments, educational institutions and at enterprises. A great many private museum displays have been opened by collectors and at tourist locations. The map of Ukraine's museums is being replenished with new unique sites where millions of rare exhibits are kept. The largest area is occupied by the National Museum of Folk Architecture and Life in Pyrohiv.

Pyrohiv. The National Museum of Folk Architecture and Life. The Church of the Resurrection. Kysorychi, Rivne region, 18th century.

For Saint Valentine's Day. 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. 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

Sambir. The Town Hall. An excursion up the clock tower

Among the sights that travellers in Sambir are recommended to visit without fail are Market Square and the Town Hall, which was and remains the historic core of this industrial, cultural and tourist centre of the Lviv region.

Sambir. The Town Hall

Sambir. An Enlightening Tour of a Princely Town

That Sambir is a special town I had known for a long time. And now the chance came to see it for myself. Two hours on the road on the Stryi — Sambir suburban train, and a rather short autumn day ahead.