Shah Palace Odesa Shah Palace Odesa Ukraine Crowning the abrupt precipice in the historical part of the city, the Shah Palace is rightly considered to be one of the most beautiful and magnificent edifices in Odesa. Constructed in uncharacteristic for Odesa Neo-Gothic style, it stands...
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March 28, 2018 Henk108
Odesa, Odesa Oblast, Ukraine
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Ternopil Ukraine Ternopil is one of the largest cities of western Ukraine, in its heart and having the status of an important trade center. It is a quiet, incredibly green city with a unique atmosphere, bright history and a plethora of interesting natural, historical and architectural...
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February 27, 2018 Henk108
Ternopil, Ternopil Oblast, Ukraine
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History of Poltava Ukraine Poltava Ukraine Located between Kharkiv and Kyiv in Ukraine, Poltava is best known as the site of a 1709 battle between a Cossack coalitions, led by Mazepa, and the Swedes (Charles XII) against the Russian army of Czar Peter I. The Russian...
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January 29, 2018 Henk108
Poltava, Poltava Oblast, Ukraine
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Lviv Theatre of Opera and Ballet Lviv Theater of Opera and Ballet The Lviv Theatre of Opera and Ballet is a bright example of the Neo-Renaissance style in architecture. It is often compared with the Vienna State Opera for its grand façade and décor. Being...
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January 9, 2018 Henk108
Lviv, Lviv Oblast, Ukraine
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Chernivtsi Central Square Chernivtsi Central Square The Central Square of Chernivtsi was founded on the initiative of Austrian Emperor Joseph II, who had been to Chernivtsi before and gave an order to local authorities to build a proper square for market and fair organization. In...
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June 12, 2017 Henk108
Chernivtsi, Chernivtsi Oblast, Ukraine
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Kiev is a city which has ambitions and a taste for grand scopes. Packed with contrasts, it boasts wide boulevards, historical architecture and gilded church domes. They even glitter on days when the rest of the city covers itself in almost impenetrable fog. It has...
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May 2, 2016 Henk108
Kiev, Ukraine
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