Ukraine Does not Believe in Tear

Ukraine Does not Believe in Tear

 In recent months we have witnessed the terrible war that Ukraine is suffering from, There is destruction everywhere, whole families are running for their lives and becoming refugees, with no home to return to. Until 2014, Ukraine was a tourism powerhouse with more than 24 million visitors a year. But then came Putin. First he conquered Crimea, and now he wants to conquer all of Ukraine.

But I want to show you a different Ukraine as it is in my memory from my visit there about four years ago. I will take you with me on a magical journey to a beautiful country with lots of amazing places, historical places along with modern places. We will start in the capital Kyiv, from there we will continue to Uman and finally, we will reach Odesa..

 

Kyiv

the capital of Ukraine. The city is a cultural, artistic, and economic center that combines historical sites with modern places, it has plenty of attractions, large shopping centers, activities for children, rich culture, vibrant nightlife, and cheap prices, all of which have made Kyiv a popular tourist destination in Eastern Europe.

Kyiv Golden Gat

It was the main gate of the Kyiv city wall in the 11th century. It was destroyed around the 18th century, And In 1982 the Soviet authorities rebuilt the gate in its modern format. The building includes a small museum, which tells the history of the place. and below it is the Golden Gate metro station, it has won one   of the most beautiful train stations in the world.

St. Sophia Cathedral

A church with 13 gilded cupolas from the 11th century. Inside the church are special paintings and mosaics descriptions of scenes from the Bible, paintings of several royal families, and a huge painting of St. Mary made of glass mosaic. The cathedral is  located in the center of the city, it reaches up to 30 meters, you can climb to a point overlooking the city and the Dnieper River.

Babi Yar  

Babi Yar - The Valley of Killing - In September 1941 in Babi Yar, the Nazis Killed  100,000 Jews, gypsies, partisans, and Ukrainians. Babi Yar was the largest killing valley. In this place were built Two monuments for the memory of the murdered: A Jewish monument And a Soviet monument nearby..

Independence Square

the main square of Kiev. It is located  - on the west bank of the Dnieper River and crosses it on Harashtek Street. In the center of the square is a blue globus that marks the "zero point" to start measuring the distance between the other cities in the country. On weekends, Hershtik Street is closed to vehicular traffic and becomes a huge pedestrian zone with stalls, cafes and a festival of performances and fairs.  

 Uman

The city served as a fortress against the Tatar forces, in 1,793 the city became part of the Russian Empire, and several palaces of the nobility were built there In the 18th and 19th centuries, a large Successful Jewish community lived in the city. Uman became famous because of Rabbi Nachman of Breslav who died 200 years ago. His grave becomes a place that attracts thousands of Jews from all over the world, especially during Rosh Hashanah holidays.

Sofia Park in  Uman

Located 10 minutes' drive from the grave of Rabbi Nachman. The park was established in the late 18th century by Count Potitsky in honor of his wife Sophia, He appears on the "Seven Wonders of Ukraine" list.  At the entrance to the park there is a dense avenue of trees leading to the lake and sculptures inspired by ancient Greece. The park has more than 2,000 types of trees, small waterfalls, fountains, and unique rocks. And unique rocks.

Odesa

The city is located on the shores of the Black Sea, the port is considered one of the most magnificent and important ports along the shores of the Black Sea. It is considered the most beautiful city in Ukraine and is therefore known as the "Pearl of the Black Sea". Summer city - Odessa offers a variety of wonderful, quiet, and authentic places, wonderful beaches, and sailing on a cruise ship. As darkness falls, the place becomes an exciting center of nightlife.

Lanzharon Beach and Dolphinarium

Odessa has many beautiful beaches some are located right in the center of the city, and they are all very popular on summer days. One of them is " Lanzheron Beach". A sandy beach has restaurants, a water sports center, and Dolphinarium with sea creatures and dolphin shows.

Catacombs of Odesa 

An underground tunnel is hidden under Odesa city, were used as active quarries in the 19th century,  in World War II they served as hiding caves for the Odessa partisans. Today the catacombs are attractions for tourists, the tour is with a guide, walking in tunnels with flashlights, on the way you see Paintings on a wall, bottles, coins and other souvenirs.

Odessa Opera and Ballet House - Outside and inside

is one of the most beautiful and impressive opera houses in Europe, built in the 19th century, the facade of the building is designed in the Italian Baroque style, the interior of the building is decorated in the Louis. 16th style with gold ornaments and luxurious crystal chandeliers. The shows in this place are very high quality.

This is not the first time Ukraine is at war, buildings have been destroyed and rebuilt. I am sure Ukraine  will be back again to be a beautiful country with happy citizens and tourists visiting  all over the year.

Now we all need to pray for the peace of Ukraine