UNESCO World Heritage Sites in Ukraine

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The ancient city of Tavricheskogo Chersonese and its choir

A representative of a unique era in history, the remains of this ancient city (or polis) of the Tauric Chersonesus are a genuine window into the past. Marked in 2013 as a world heritage site, it demonstrates the noticeable influence of the Greek Empire, which founded the city, as well as the Roman and Byzantine Empires. It is the basis of cultural exchange and embodies the architecture, agriculture and lifestyle of this important site of archaeological excavations.

Kyiv-Pechersk Lavra, Kyiv-Sofia Cathedral and related monastic buildings

St. Sophia's Cathedral, included in the UNESCO World Heritage List in 1990, rises in the city of Kyiv even more than a thousand years after its foundation. Along with the Kiev-Pechersk Lavra, the two complexes give us an idea of ​​the extraordinary sophistication of Byzantine architecture. The cathedral was completely restored to its former glory and is supported by the Ministry of Culture of Ukraine.



Lviv - Ensemble of the historical center

Located on an area of ​​120 hectares, the historical center of Lviv, as they say News preserves the historical values ​​of the city. Despite losing part of its luster during the Second World War, the historical center still gives a wonderful glimpse into the past, as its geographical location and features contribute to a rich culture. You can take a walk in the past, walking along the streets, admiring the houses, interior layouts, decorations and architecture in general. Since its inscription in 1998, the center, along with the surrounding territories, has been preserved as part of the National Historical and Architectural Reserve.



Residence of Bukovina and Dalmatia metropolitans

The residence of the Metropolitans of Bukovina and Dalmatia is a showcase of the influence of Ukrainian, Byzantine, Gothic and Baroque architecture in the 19th century. The ensemble built in a complex emphasizes the influence of the Orthodox Church in the period of cultural and religious tolerance. Buildings, gardens and decorative patterns can surprise any visitor and admirer of monumental and historical architecture and heritage.

Struve Geodetic arc

The Struve geodesic arc consists of a series of survey triangulations. Ukraine is prominent as it is home to the beginning of this chain with several key points located in Ukraine marked by five memorable epidemics across the country. The southernmost part of this historically important site is located near the Black Sea in Staro-Nekrasovka, Ukraine. Although not the first attempt, Struve's geodetic arc is very important due to the fact that it was the first successful attempt to accurately measure the meridian.

Wooden church of the Carpathian region

Sixteen churches (or churches) spread throughout Poland and Ukraine in the mountainous Carpathian region. The buildings are evidence of a unique church construction convention that sheds light on this important stage of architecture based on traditional log construction. They reflect the glorious era from the 16th to the 19th century and occupy an important place in the history of the Orthodox Church. For this reason, these churches were included in the World Heritage List in 2013.

Primitive beech forests of the Carpathians

Being the only Natural Inscription as a World Heritage Site in Ukraine, Beech forests in the Carpathian region fall under national legal protection as national parks, biosphere and ecological reserves Ukraine News. Spread over an extensive territory of 33 hectares and extending to ancient beech forests in Germany, these forests are essential for understanding beech distribution and are the most complete and comprehensive source of knowledge about ecological systems and conditions in Europe.