Poltava – Prince Ihor’s Stone
This stone marked the life of Prince Ihor, the Grand Prince of an early Slavic country, who reigned from 912
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Poltava – Ivan Mazepa Statue
Ivan Mazepa is one of the more controversial people in Ukrainian history, having been shunned by the Russians and quite
Read MorePoltava – Sign
A nod towards tourism, the Poltava sign in front of the Assumption Cathedral.
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This site, with extensive views over the nearby hills, was once the site of the Poltava’s bastion where lookouts could
Read MorePoltava – Poltava Dumplings Monument
This is meant to be one of the most photographed locations in the city, but it is marginally less appealing
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My first impressions of this pub weren’t that positive from the exterior, as it looks a little generic. However, it
Read MoreLviv – Night Train to Poltava
Although it’s not the cleanest train that I’ve ever seen, this former Soviet workhorse still looked impressive as it pulled
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Another random post about food that I just happened to buy in Lviv, although these chocolate bars are made in
Read MoreLviv – Territory of Terror Museum
The new Territory of Terror museum has opened in Lviv, on the site of the former entrance to the city’s
Read MoreLviv – Crab Crisps
OK, this isn’t really anything particularly to do with Lviv other than I bought them here. But crab flavoured crisps
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