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What to do and see in Ivano-Frankivsk, Ukraine: The Best Places and Tips
Ivano-Frankivsk (Ukrainian: Іва́но-Франкі́вськ, translit. Ivano-Frankivs'k [iˈβɑnofrɐnˈkiu̯sʲk] ( listen); formerly Stanyslaviv, Stanislau, or Stanisławów; see below) is a historic city located in western Ukraine. It is the administrative centre of the Ivano-Frankivsk Oblast. Administratively, it is designated as a city of regional significance within the oblast, and together with a number of rural localities, is incorporated as Ivano-Frankivsk Municipality. Population: 230,929 (2016 est.).
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1. Rynok square
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 102 reviews
Reviewed By ChetanHD - Bengaluru, India
Lovely place, surrounded with historical churches and parks. The building itself has a history to it. If you have a local friend who is knowledgeable about the city's history and architecture, like we had, it will be more fun walking around this place, picking a restaurant and savouring the tasty food while soaking into the history of the place.
2. Shevchenko City Park
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 44 reviews
Reviewed By Juerg6648 - Minusio, Switzerland
What a pitty I did not discover this charming place half a century ago... Recommended to everyone looking for a charming, peaceful walking aerea. End of October was already a bit late.
3. The Holy Resurrection Cathedral
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 19 reviews
Reviewed By Borys B - Kiev, Ukraine
Worth visit for a while, the Cathedral is nice example of late baroque architecture. Inside, however, it is too clean and fresh to make an impression of antiquity. Well, it is working Cathedral serving local community every day, and can not look as museums do. Pay your attention to ceilings, and better rent professional guide for visit during idle time.
4. Town Lake
Overall Ratings
4 based on 31 reviews
Reviewed By worldtraveler34645 - Fort Lauderdale, Florida
construction is ongoing around the lake and not well kept - must go here by default if u r in the town for more then a day ...not much else going on in the town.
5. Valy
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4.5 based on 19 reviews
Reviewed By Borys B - Kiev, Ukraine
Nice quiet walking area with some historical remains and cafes. It is rather a "thing if not to do", but offers more relaxed atmosphere than busy and noisy Stometrivka, being some 10 minutes walk away
6. Prycarpathian Museum of Arts
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4.5 based on 15 reviews
Reviewed By Borys B - Kiev, Ukraine
To avoid misunderstanding, the correct name should be Museum of Ciscarpathian Art (Ivano-Frankivsk region is often referred to as Sub- or Ciscarpathian in Ukraine, as opposite one to Transcarpathian)
The building itself it interesting example of late medieval architecture. Unavoidable if you visit old city center.
Inside is collection of original folk costumes and art, several are very precious (including logger's bag on which many modern famous designs are based). Noteworthy collection of examples of folk, baroque and roccoco religious artpieces. Painting collection exhibits mainly local masters, or famous (in circles of artists) pieces on local themes. It is enough to say, there are (live) portraits of guys depicted on 5UAH and 20UAH banknotes.
Temporary Exhibitions vary from gravures of regional historical monuments to abstractionist paintings.
Taking into account the price (roughly 0,35EUR) the museum is absolute must.
7. Ratusha
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4.5 based on 11 reviews
8. Cathedral of the Holy Virgin
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 11 reviews
Reviewed By Valeri R - Malmö, Skåne Län, Sweden
Since the founding of Stanislav (Ivano-Frankivsk) great influence on his life was the Armenian community. In armenians city block are built first wooden church for years 1663-1664 .
Soon appeared in the temple and his own miraculous icon. Scrivener Stanislaviv Armenian communes Dominic ordered a copy of Our Lady of Czestochowa from 70-year-old icon painter Daniel.
This image was hanging in his home and he often prayed to him. Dominic saw very bad, but over time his eyesight fully recovered. Scrivener is attributed miraculous power of the image and gave it to the temple.
Even in the church, August 22, 1742, Our Lady "cried real tears." On the same day in the presence of a large gathering of people worship began, which lasted 44 hours. After that famous image done many miracles. People cured of epilepsy, blindness, arthritis and many other diseases. In honor of the miraculous image appearing on the initiative of the Armenian Brotherhood, it was decided to erect a stone building majestic temple.
Today the church have a copy of this icon.
9. Ivano-Frankivsk Lore Museum
Overall Ratings
4 based on 15 reviews
Reviewed By Юрій М
Wonderful museum for study of native land. The museum exhibition pleasantly surprised. Materials of archaeological excavations, the exhibition of local birds and animals, sacred art department, city history, the history of the liberation struggle in the region. Everything is done with taste and love !!!
10. Ivan Franko National Academic Music and Drama Theatre
Overall Ratings
4 based on 15 reviews
Reviewed By Yurko_uk - Ivano-Frankivsk, Ukraine
People working at Ivano-Frankivsk theatre are very professional and very popular in Ukraine and abroad. At this theatre you can be the first spectators of all their new works.
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