Pokuttia

Pokuttia — the land between the Prut and the Dniester, where the past comes to life in temples, castles and ancient streets. Here, each city retains its own character: baroque Horodenka, cultural Kolomyia, ancient Snyatyn and picturesque villages on the Dniester. Traveling through Pokuttya, you will discover the heart of ancient Galicia.

Rakovets Castle — 17th century — Rakovets village

Rakovets Castle is a 17th-century defensive monument in Pokuttya. The ruins of an ancient fortress above the Dniester River impress with its picturesque views and the history of the ancient borderland.

Great Synagogue — 18th century — Horodenka

A monument of 18th-century Jewish architecture, reminiscent of the former large community.

Church of the Immaculate Conception of the Virgin Mary — 1743 — Horodenka

The Church of the Immaculate Conception of the Virgin Mary in Horodenets is a model of Rococo architecture, built in 1743 according to the design of Bernard Meretin. The church is famous for its sculptures by Johann Pinzel.

Bernardine Church — 1721 — village of Hvizdets

The Bernardine Church in Hvizdka is a landmark of 18th-century Baroque architecture. One of the oldest monastery complexes in Pokuttya, preserving the grandeur and spirituality of past centuries.

Chernelytsia Castle — 1610 — Chernelytsia village

Built in the 17th century as a defensive fortress for the Czartoryski family, it has preserved the remains of walls and towers, which still remind us of its former grandeur. The castle rises above the Dniester River and is one of the most interesting sights of Pokuttya.

Dniester Canyon — natural landscape — Pokuttya

The Dniester Canyon is one of the most picturesque places in Pokuttya and Ukraine. Deep valleys, cliffs, castles, and villages above the Dniester create a unique natural and cultural landscape.

Pniv Castle — 15th–16th centuries — Pniv village

Pniv Castle is a medieval fortress of the 15th–16th centuries in the village of Pniv near Nadvirna. One of the best-preserved defensive castles in the Carpathian Mountains.

Armenian Church — 1706 — Horodenka

The Armenian Church (built 1686–1706) is the oldest surviving building in the city of Horodenka in the Ivano-Frankivsk region, which has survived to this day, a monument of Armenian architecture.

Church of St. Archangel Michael — 1721 — village of Mykhalych

The church in Mykhałče is one of the most interesting Baroque monuments of Pokuttya from the 18th century. The ancient sanctuary combines European architecture and local traditions, preserving the spirit of past eras.

Church of the Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary — 1763 — Horodenka

The Church of the Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary in Horodenka is a Baroque example, built in 1763 by order of Count Mykola Pototsky. It is one of the most beautiful churches in Ukraine, as well as a valuable monument of architecture and art. The church is a vivid example of the work of outstanding…