Seasoned tourists claim that Zalishchyki is a unique Ukrainian town, the likes of which can only be seen in America, in the state of Arizona, and on the banks of the Moselle River in France.
It is located in the Ternopil region, surrounded by Dniester steeps – in the place where the rapid Dniester bends sharply and changes its direction by almost 180 degrees. To see this unearthly beauty, it is worth going to the observation deck of the village of Khreshchatyk. From there, one of the most beautiful panoramas of Ukraine opens, without exaggeration – a view of the city with the meander of the river.
Historical facts.
It is interesting that this small town managed to be the capital of the Western Ukrainian People’s Republic and Poland twice. And it is not just ancient, but really ancient, because traces of settlements from the Trypil culture period were found on its territory. The first documentary evidence about the city appeared in 1340, when it was considered a patrimony of the Polish king.
Before the arrival of the Soviet authorities, Zalishchyki was the center of wine production. In addition, the city was popular as a resort among the Polish nobility, thanks to the mild, almost Mediterranean climate. By the way, the first unofficial nudist beach operated there in Poland.
Unfortunately, during the Second World War, the resort life of Zalishchyki completely stopped – almost everything in it was destroyed, and after the hostilities, no one started reviving it.
Today, Zalishchyki attracts many tourists, because here you can find a great place for camping with friends and picnics with wonderful views. Visual pleasure will simply be provided to you, because you will not find such a combination of urbanism and nature anywhere. Here you can not only swim, sunbathe, admire nature and enjoy local cuisine, but also explore the sights of this unique town.
What can be seen here?
In fact, there are not many interesting places for tourists in Zalishchyki. However, even the few that have managed to survive from the city’s past greatness are certainly worth visiting. What should you pay attention to first of all?
- The Brunitsky Palace in 1831 was built by the baron on the site of the Poniatovsky hunting castle. During the Soviet era, the building was used as a hospital, which led to numerous destructions of the interior.
- The 19th-century Zalishchytsky Park is located in the center of the city, the territory of which covers 5 hectares. The park is considered one of the richest in the number of varieties of plants in the Ternopil region. Thanks to the unique climate of the area, the ginkgo tree, baobab, iron tree, ancient oaks feel great here.
- The Church of St. Stanislav in 1763 – its founder was Stanislav Poniatovsky. Initially, the building was made of wood, and at the beginning of the 19th century, a stone temple was built there. A feature of the interior were frescoes depicting scenes from the saint’s life. In the 1940s, the church was closed, the property was looted, and later salt warehouses were set up there, which left traces on the inner walls.
At the beginning of the 90s, the church began to function again, thanks to the Roman Catholic diocese, which invested funds and carried out restoration work in the building.
- The Museum of Local History was built in 1929 according to the idea of seminary teacher I. Schwartz. Over 16,000 exhibits were collected during the museum’s operation. By the way, visiting it is absolutely free for everyone – guests can make a voluntary donation if they wish.
You can get to Zalishchyki via the international highway that connects Ukraine with Romania. There is a railway connection in the city itself – trains arrive here from Kyiv, Lviv, Uzhhorod, Rakhiv, Kharkiv.
