Category Archives: Ukraine

Skala Podilska

Posted on 9 October 2011 by lkonieczny

Skala Podilska (in Polish, Skala Podolska or Skala Nad Zbrucze–Skala [cliff] on the River Zbrucz) is a town that for many years in history was on the line between tradionally Polish territory and Ukrainian territory. The river Zbruch (Zbrucz in … Continue reading →

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Lwów Churches

Posted on 8 October 2011 by lkonieczny

When we toured Ukraine, we stayed in Lwów two nights, so we had ample opportunity to see some of the highlights of that city. I’ve written about some of them previously, but one of the (many) highlights was when Alicja … Continue reading →

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Lwów

Posted on 7 October 2011 by lkonieczny

What to say about Lwów–there is so much! I have other blog posts and other folders of pictures devoted to the Lychakiv Cemetery and to some of the churches we visited. But the city itself is quite interesting, and this … Continue reading →

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Halicz Zamek

Posted on 6 October 2011 by lkonieczny

We were driving through Ukraine when we came upon an interesting sight…. High atop a hill we saw what appeared to be an old castle. We had to investigate. After asking directions a few times, we finally found ourselves in … Continue reading →

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Kryvche Grotto

Posted on 2 October 2011 by lkonieczny

One of the most interesting and unique natural things I saw on my trip was the Kryvche Grotto, a cave. It is near the town of Kryvche in Ukraine (near Khotyn). The town of Kryvche is known mainly because of … Continue reading →

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Khotyn Fortress

Posted on 18 September 2011 by lkonieczny

The Khotyn Fortress was designated as one of the Seven Wonders of Ukraine in 2007, and I was fortunate to visit it in 2011. It is indeed quite spectacular. Located near the city of Khotyn, Chocim in Polish, through the … Continue reading →

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Bukovel Ski Resort

Posted on 14 September 2011 by lkonieczny

If you’ve been following my blog through my recent trip to Poland, you read about out stop on “Day 9 – Romainan Karpaty” where at the Bukovel Ski Resort. Today I’m going to tell you more about the Bukovel Ski Resort as … Continue reading →

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Lychakiv Cemetery

Posted on 11 September 2011 by lkonieczny

One of the places we visited when we were in L’viv (Lwów) was the historic Lychakiv Cemetery (Cmentarz Łyczakowski we Lwowie). The cemetery dates back to the late 16th century and was at one time the main cemetery for the city’s major figures, … Continue reading →

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Cymbały

Posted on 5 September 2011 by lkonieczny

Perhaps it’s called a Cymbala, perhaps it’s a Cymbała, and perhaps in Ukrainian it is a Cимвала, or maybe (most likely), it’s called a Cymbaly. I am not really sure. But I’ll call it a “Tsymbaly” or “Cymbały” in Polish. … Continue reading →

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Day 15 – Kremenets to Zhovkva

Posted on 29 August 2011 by lkonieczny

Well, our stay in Ukraine is nearing it’s end. Tomorrow morning we’ll head for the boder, about 60 or so kilometers away, I think. How long it will take to get there is anyone’s guess….the road between here and there … Continue reading →

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