This term refers to the part of Ukraine bordering on European states. During its history, the region was part of the Commonwealth and the Austrian Empire, and since 1918, the west of Ukraine has been simplified to call the territory uniting Lviv, Ternopil and Ivano-Frankivsk regions.
Cards on the table
Some geographical sources also refer to the region of the west of Ukraine as Volyn, Rivne, Chernivtsi, Transcarpathian and Khmelnytsky regions. From the point of view of a traveler who decided to get acquainted with the amazing region of the Carpathians, these subtleties do not matter, because the main thing is the rich cultural heritage of the country, its natural attractions and chic opportunities for the development of the tourism industry.
Three whales of local tourism
The main reasons for mass tourism to the west of Ukraine are well known not only to local residents:
- Ski resorts in the Carpathians are more than fifty places for recreation and winter sports. Ukrainian ski resorts are distinguished by decent slopes, among which both a beginner and an experienced athlete can choose a slope to their liking. Modern lifts are installed here, and the quality of the surface is monitored by the latest artificial snowmaking systems. The season in the ski resorts of western Ukraine starts at the beginning of winter and continues steadily until April.
- Balneological health resorts in the west of Ukraine are modern resorts with a varied infrastructure and unique developments of doctors based on the healing properties of mineral and thermal springs. The season at the resorts lasts all year round, and reasonable prices make it possible to undergo treatment in local health resorts even for those who cannot afford expensive European trips to the water.
- Historical and cultural attractions of the cities of western Ukraine are a whole constellation of magnificent buildings and temples, exhibition centers and museums, concert halls and theaters. People travel to Lviv and Ivanovo-Frankovsk, Uzhgorod and Mukachevo for pleasant impressions from walking along the old streets, enjoying the best local cuisine and impressions from communicating with hospitable and cordial people.
Pearl of the Galician principality
Modern Lviv is not much different from the ancient city founded in the 13th century and the former capital of the Galician principality. Its appearance has remained magnificent and inimitable, and the old center has preserved architectural masterpieces that are almost the same age as Lviv itself.
