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My Trip To Chernigov

Posted by Cherniy, 20 Dec 2007, 07:19 PM

Chernigov (also spelt Chernihiv), the capital of the northern region of Ukraine, is situated on the right (western) bank of the Desna River 89 miles (144 km) north of the Ukrainian capital Kyiv along the international highway Odessa - St.Petersburg. After 1.5-hour ride by car from Kiev one appears in a quiet cozy comparatively small city with population of 305,000.

The climate of Chernigov is temperately continental, the average temperatures of January and July, the coldest and the warmest months of the year are accordingly: 19,2° F and 66,7° F. Local time in Chernihiv is 2 hours ahead of Greenwich Mean Time but please note that Ukraine observes Daylight Saving Time (Summer Time), so time difference is 3 hours starting with last Sunday of March through last Sunday of October.

If you visit Chernigov at first time it is better to start with Chernigov rampart. It is located in the oldest part of the city in the spiritual center of Chernigov (Chernihiv, Chernigiv). Tourists can find here the greatest concentration of churches, cathedrals, historical buildings and museums. The great sightseeing of Chernigov is a majestic Spassky Cathedral - the oldest orthodox cathedral surviving on the territory of Kievan Rus. Spassky Cathedral was founded in 1024 and it is the oldest Orthodox church in Ukraine and in Russia. Only Constantinople Sofia, which is now located in Turkey's Istanbul is older than this cathedral. Spassky Cathedral was founded a few years before the famous St. Sophia Cathedral. Today Spassky Cathedral is the only surviving monument (on the left bank of Ukraine) of architecture of the blossoming period of Kievan Rus.

Among the sightseeing of Chernihiv are twelve guns of various historical periods located in the Chernigov rampart. Catherine's Church is one of the most beautiful churches in Ukraine. It is located opposite the Chernigov rampart. Trinity Cathedral of Chernigov is also very popular sightseeing among the tourists. This cathedral is famous for its beauty and is visible from all sides of the city.

Hotels in Chernigov are still Soviet Era Hotels and we highly do not recommend westerners staying in this level of accommodations. We do have a very nice apartment that is dramatically better than the Soviet Era hotels in Chernigov. Please click here to see it.

Chernigov hotels

The Hotel Gradetsky was built in 1981 and was last renovated in 1997. The Hotel is located in 2 km to the city centre and 4 km from railway station. Airport in Kyiv - 130 km. There is secured parking not far from the hotel.

Pridesnyanskiy hotel is located in aquiet place, 150 meters from the Desna river. The best hotel in Chernigov. The Hotel is located in 4 km to the city centre and 8 km from railway station. There is secured parking not far from the hotel.

Slavanskiy hotel located in the center of the city, 200 meters away from the central square, opposite the central post office and near from several large banks. The hotel is 4 km from railway station. The hotel has secured parking.



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