What to see?

Yuriy Fedkovych Chernivtsi National University

The business card of Bukovinian capital. It was established on 4th of October in 1875 by the decree of Austro-Hungarian Emperor Franz Joseph, on the basis of theological institution which existed since 1827. The main building of Chernivtsi National University is situated in the former residence of Bukovinian metropolitan. The central building since 29th of June 2011 by the decision of 35th session of World Heritage UNESCO Committee is included into the list of World Cultural Heritage.

Chernivtsi City Hall. The building process started on 19th of April in 1843 and lasted for 4 years. The facility always was used in accordance with its role – here is situated the local government (Chernivtsi City Hall).

Olha Kobylyanska Chernivtsi Academic Music and Drama Theater

The theater was erected in record time – just in 14 months (from 1st of August 1904 to 3rd of October 1905). Responsible about inner decoration designs were Czech masters (Gudyaczek and Yagoda). There is "Star Alley" at Theater Square in front of the theater.

Ship-House in Chernivtsi is still being undiscovered sight for tourists, however its location let us to create an interesting excursion route for city guests. The architectural uniqueness of a facility makes us able to dive into the far away history of the city.

Ship-House – the heart of Chernivtsi city. In it are hidden mysterious legends and stories which can't remain indifferent any visitor of the city.

Saint Mariya Square (former Turkish Well Square) There are located Turkish well, Turkish bath. These titles are associated with the Turkish military garrison that took place in Chernivtsi at the beginning of the XVIII century. Local legends owe the Turks the construction of brick well and a stone water reservoir and also a stone bridge over Turkish Street. In recent years the level of attractiveness has increased due to the giant-bicycle and unusual flower clock on a slope in front of the Square.

"Drunk Church" (with twisted domes). Saint Nicholas Cathedral building process started in 1927. Then the building due to the financial problems was stopped for a while and resumed after 10 years. After 2 years the cathedral was opened.

In short, in Chernivtsi you have sights to visit!

We invite you to make a little trip and visit interesting historical places:

Khotyn Fortress was the result of Khotyn fort which was formed in X century by Volodymyr prince. In 1847 the fortress stroke off an attack of Turkish troops. The fortress took part in a lot of historical battles. Nowadays at the Fortress' territory is located the State Historical-Architectural Reserve “Khotyn fortress”.

Kamyanets-Podilsk Fortress is known since the XVII century as a part of Kamyanets-Podilsk defense system – the former capital of the principality in period of XIV-XV centuries, Podilsk vojvodstvo in period of XV-XVIIІ centuries, Podilsk province (1793-1924 years). It is a part of the National Historical and Architectural Reserve "Kamyanets" and belongs to the list of "Seven Wonders of Ukraine".

Holy Ascension Banchenskyi Monastery - one of the most outstanding places of Bukovinian land. This holy place attracts pilgrims from all over Ukraine and also from Moldova, Romania, Russia and other countries. The monastery was established by Mykhailo Zhar – the first priest who is awarded with a status of Hero of Ukraine. At the monastery there is сhildren's home where are brought up more than 200 unfortunate and sick kids. At the monastery one can meet even on weekdays famous pop starts and sportsmen, known politicians and other well-known people who come here to pray. Father Mykhailo Zhar blessed Ukrainian box team which in 2012 performed well at the Olympics in London.

Chernivtsi is known not only due to the architecture but also due to the famous natives of this land, due to a variety of resonant sportive events, among which are international competitions "Bukovinian mile" (since 2013 it also became the championship of Ukraine in the running 1 mile), stages of European Championships and World Motocross, a stage of European Championship Rally "Aleksandrov Rally", international competitions in archery "Bukovinian Cup" etc.