In the Transcarpathian region of Ukraine there is a beautiful city of Mukachevo, which is divided into two parts by the Mountain River of the Latiable River. Contrary to the established stereotype about this region, people of different nationalities live in one city, these are Ukrainians, Russians, Rusins, Hungarians and Germans. Such a flavor of local residents is associated with a long history. Therefore, each tourist will be glad, in spite of the nationality, religion, or skin color. This is a very cozy city, with more than eighty thousandthly population.
Arriving in Mukachevo, you can combine pleasant with useful, not just relax and visit local attractions, but also to improve, which is a big plus of this resort. And if we talk about minuses, it is worth noting the fact that all sanatorium medical care are located beyond the city, in the area, in small towns of urban type. Therefore, for lovers of outdoor activities, a variety of exit excursions are offered, in whom there is also a certain romance.
So, what attracts Mukachevo, first of all, this is the castle of the Palanok.
Every year he takes a large number of tourists from different parts of our planet. When you see from afar, it seems that the princes live there and are watching everyone. The proud view of the castle did not erase the year, no century. It is located at an altitude of 68 meters above sea level. Until now, the exact time of the castle is unknown, but the documents dated with the eleventh century contain it mention. For many years, the stabbed has changed a single owner and repeatedly changed its appearance. Upon current day, around the mountain, which is worth the castle, has been preserved defensive ditch, dug back in the sixteenth century, which fills in the picturesque mountain river of the Latiarian, its width is seventeen and a half and a depth of six and a half meters. Additional inaccessibility of the fortress, durable oak frequency added, which stretches through the inner edge of the RVA.
The castle consists of three parts, the so-called terraces. Now, to get to the fortress to overcome a steep rise in the mountain, but not very long, therefore, with the strength to conquer him will be able to anyone. Also for greater amenities can be reached by car or excursion bus to the castle bridge. For a small fee, about twenty hrying for one person, you can purchase an entrance ticket and enjoy the medieval atmosphere. Of course, you can take a walk on the territory of the fortress, but it is better to do it together with a guide, which will tell a lot of interesting things. Moreover, there is a historical museum in the castle, with the expositions of which will help you to familiarize yourself with the training guide.
Each of the guests of the city visits the Central Square of Mukachevo, where it is surrounded by several attractions at once: a city town hall, the Catholic church of St. Martin, a monument to Saint Cyril and Methodius, as well as a monument in honor of the heroes who fought and died during the liberation of the city from the German fascist invaders. The main decoration, of course, the Town Hall is built in 1904 by Budapest architect Jan. Babulo.
More than a hundred years, this building serves in its direct destination, currently there is a city council. But in spite of it, you can get into the yard without much difficulty, because there is an exhibition-museum of modern sculpture. On the front side of the Town Hall are the city clock-chimes, which were installed during its construction, the author is Joseph Shovinsky. At that time it was believed that the chimes in the city of Mukachevo were part of the top five tower clocks in Europe. The locals of this charming city argue that when booking the foundation of the Town Hall, the builders left a letter where the population and number of houses were indicated. If you believe the accuracy of this information, at that time there were fourteen thousand four hundred sixteen people and one thousand five hundred fifty three residential buildings.
At the site of the old Catholic temple, the mention of which is dated to the fourteenth century, the Cathedral Church of St. Martin, the patron of the city of Mukachevo, was built in 1904, as the town hall. The building attracts the eye of passersby, as the chapel of St. Joseph survived from the previous construction to this day.
It is made of stone, with lateral supports and elongated with the top windows, decorating it. Inside, it can be admired by the old painting. We have the time to build the chapel itself. Fans of organ music will be interested in the fact that the organ of the Hungarian Master Otto Rigaer has been established, who personally who participated in its installation. It is worth noting that this architectural monument is included in the UNESCO World Heritage List.
And for all lovers of sweet, you can recommend, visit the honey house.
This is a pretty new museum, it was founded five years ago by the family of beekeepers. Tourists here are always happy, the highlight is a living beehive, which has transparent walls, and a great opportunity is provided to ask the life of the bee. If you visit this museum with children, they will also be very interesting, since there are toy models there and you can not hurry to consider all the representatives of the bee world. The guide will give you interesting secrets that are used by the butchers while working with bees, as well as about samples of honey from around the world. At the end of the excursion will be invited to go to the tasting hall, where anyone can put together by Carpathian honey. And on request, it is possible to acquire various honey products.
