Lviv — Kulykiv — Zhovkva — Krekhiv — Lviv

85 km

1 day (driving — 1.5-2 hours)

May — October

The excursion is held in Roztochchya area, it is a very beautiful region with marvellous landscapes and its ancient cultural traditions. As this region is located within Polissya, Podillya and the Carpathians areas, it has features of each one. There are slanting plateaux, deep river valleys, oaks, beeches and pine trees.

During this trip it is recommended to stop at Kulykiv, then go to Zhovkva. The only well-kept ideal town-residence of the XVI century end in Ukraine is the Renaissance town planning complex of Zhovkva. In the preserve area 55 architectural monuments of the state and regional significance are located. Among them: the market square ensemble of the XVI century end, the Catholic parochial church of the XVII century beginning and the Renaissance defensive synagogue of the XVII century end.

In order to get acquainted with Zhovkva you have to spend at least 3-4 hours there or even the whole day.

The last step of the route is to visit Krekhiv and Krekhiv Basilian Monastery of St. Nicholas, it is the pilgrimage centre which is known since the XVII century already.

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