The last years brought the world's attention to developments in Ukraine and now ancient towns and Black Sea coast are firm favourites with visitors. Popular for city breaks are the cities of Kiev, Odessa and Lviv where visitors are drawn to the breathtaking frescoes in St Sophia's Cathedral and the Golden Gate in Kiev and the lovely faded Baroque and Renaissance architecture of Lviv's Old Town.

Kiev/Kyiv is a wonderful choice for a city break, offering diverse attractions, souvenir shopping on the cobbled slopes of Andriyivsky Uzviz, relaxing in terrace cafés, enjoying the lively nightlife and excellent restaurants.

Ukraine’s second city and the old Habsburg town of Lviv/Lemberg is a myriad of architectural styles, cobbled streets and colourful façades. Enjoy leisurely afternoons at one of the many Viennese-style coffee houses and take an evening walk to Vysoki Zamok (High Castle) on the site of the city’s old castle, which offers breathtaking views.

With its distinctive history, welcoming climate and diverse cultural influences including Ukrainian, Russian, Jewish and Turkish, Odessa makes for a fascinating city break. You can enjoy the lively party atmosphere in the summer along the main beach Arcadia.

Yalta is the most famous city in Crimea and one of the most picturesque and interesting cities in the world. Yalta fairy changed from fishermen's village into elite resort in a moment in 1838 (when it got the status of a city) due to love of several generations of the emperor's family.There are many attractions within or near Yalta such as Yalta's Sea Promenade, a place with many interesting places, restaurants and lots of people walking there; Alexander Nevsky Cathedral; Armenian Church; Palace of Yemir Bukhara; House of Anton Chekhov's; Yalta's Cable car, taking visitors to the Darsan hill, from which Yalta's shoreline can be seen; Roman Catholic Church; Nikitsky Botanical Garden; Massandra Palace; Livadia Palace; Park-museum Polyana Skazok (Field of Fairytales); International children's centre of Artek; Swallow's Nest castle and many others.

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