Ivano-Frankivsk is a city that, along with Lviv , is an important cultural and economic center of western Ukraine. Until 1962, he was called Stanislav, in honor of the father of the great Crown Hetman Andrzej Pototsky, who founded the city in 1662. Ivano-Frankivsk can impress even experienced tourists who have visited the famous European capitals. Eclectic buildings and a measured provincial course of life give the city its unique style, and the main sights of Ivano-Frankivsk definitely deserve attention.
The city's attractions
Here is a list of those that are really worth a visit:
- City Hall . The wooden building of the town hall rebuilt in 1666 was subsequently rebuilt many times. Its final appearance and decoration in the Art Nouveau style of the town hall was acquired in 1935. Today there is a local history museum inside. The collection of the museum is made up of old books, furniture and weapons. The main museum pride is the mock-up of the city of Stanislav at the time of its foundation. The main streets of Ivano-Frankivsk and the main monuments are located exactly on the town hall square.
- Collegiate Church of the Blessed Virgin Mary . The church is one of the most valuable sights of the city of Ivano-Frankivsk. It was built in 1703. Later the church was enlarged and decorated with stucco in the Baroque style.
- The Potocki Palace . This ancient stone palace, for centuries, has been overstayed several times, and therefore lost its original appearance. However, the gates of the palace fence with knightly symbols have survived to this day.
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Recreation and entertainment
To organize cultural leisure and recreation in Ivano-Frankivsk, you can visit one of the three theaters located in the city: the musical-dramatic name of Ivan Franko, the puppet or the city philharmonic. For long romantic walks a good option will be the city park named after Shevchenko. And the cinemas of Ivano-Frankivsk, located not far from the town hall square, will allow you to spend an evening with friends in the company watching a new movie.
Consider options for how to get to Ivan-Frankivsk. From Kiev, the easiest way to get there by train, the road will take an average of 11 hours. From Moscow it is necessary to go practically day. Unforgettable atmosphere of the city and ancient sights deserve attention. Beautiful public gardens, picturesque parks and interesting architecture of Ivano-Frankivsk will be remembered for a long time by tourists and guests of the city.
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