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PLACES TO SEE IN UKRAINE - Визначні пам’ятки України
There are many places worth sightseeing on the territory of Ukraine because of its
ancient history.
A wide range of interesting things awaits the tourists, beginning with Kyiv, the
capital of Ukraine, where there exist magnificent historic sights, St. Sophia’s Cathedral
(1017—1031), the Kyiv Cave Monastery (1051) and numerous museums.
A cruise on the Dnipro River offers visitors a fascinating introduction to Ukraine’s
history and culture.
It’s interesting to visit Zaporizhzhia where Cossack movement began in the 15th
century. Nearby is the famous 700-year-old oak tree — 36 metres high.
Odessa, a regional centre, has a Philharmonic and the famous Opera and Ballet
Theatre.
The old town of Kaniv is situated on the high right bank of the Dnipro River. This
town is world-known for its Tarasova Hora. Taras Shevchenko, the great Ukrainian poet,
artist and philosopher, is buried here.
Chernihiv is one of the oldest towns in our country. There are five out of twenty-
five architectural landmarks of the 11th—12th centuries preserved in Chernihiv. It was
one of the most important centres of Kyivan Rus’.
Another place in Ukraine, which attracts a lot of visitors, is Uman’. It is famous for
its dendrologic park-reserve”Sophiyivka”. This park was set up in 1796—1801 by Count
Pototsky for his wife, Sophia, and was called after her name. The park is one of the most
outstanding monuments of garden architecture in Ukraine.
Lviv, a beautiful city in the west of Ukraine, was founded by Prince Danylo
Halytsky. Historically, the city was first mentioned in 1256. Today Lviv has an area of
155 square km. Its core is the city of the 14th—18th centuries. It is densely built up with
tall stone buildings, many of them in their original style. The Lychakiv Cemetery contains
some famous monuments to well-known Ukrainian and Polish residents of Lviv. The
oldest monument in Lviv is the foundation and walls of St. Nicholas’ Church, built by
Prince Danylo in the 13th century. The remnants of Vysoky Zamok also date back to the
13th century. Lviv is the only city in Ukraine that still has some original Renaissance
architecture.
In the south the Crimea lies, with its warm weather, seashore sanatoriums and rest
homes.
Travelling across Ukraine one can have an excellent opportunity to learn its history
and culture, to see its ancient monuments and picturesque views Ukraine has always been
famous for.
VOCABULARY
worth sightseeing [wə:θ ,saɪt’si:ɪŋ] — варто подивитися
ancient [’eɪnʃ(ə)nt] — давній, античний
magnificent [mæg’mfɪsnt] — чудовий
fascinating introduction [’fæsɪneɪtɪŋ ,ɪntrə’dʌkʃ(ə)n] — захоплююче знайомство
oak tree [’əuktri:] — дуб
architectural landmark [,a:kɪ’tektʃərəl Tændma:k] — архітектурний пам’ятник
count [kаunt] — граф
densely [’denslɪ] — щільно; компактно
cemetery [’semɪtrɪ] — цвинтар, кладовище
residents [’rezɪd(ə)nts] — постійний мешканець
remnants [’remnənts] — рештки, руїни
Renaissance [rə’neɪs(ə)ns] — епоха Відродження, Ренесанс
opportunity [,ɔpə’tju:nɪtɪ] — слушна нагода; сприятлива можливість
picturesque view [,pɪktʃə’resk vju:] — мальовничий вид, пейзаж
QUESTIONS
1. Where did Cossack movement begin?
2. What is Odessa famous for?
3. Why was Chernihiv one of the most important centres of Kyivan Rus’?
4. What place attracts a lot of visitors?
5. What period do the first records of Lviv date back?
6. Why is ”Sophiyivka” interesting for people?
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