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UZHGOROD
Quick Facts and HistoryThe administrative center of the Zakarpatska (Transcarpathian) Province, the most south-western province of Ukraine. Due to its warm climate, numerous mineral water springs, picturesque mountains and valleys, specific cuisine, famous local wine, etc. Transcarpathia is very popular in Ukraine and ex-USSR holiday area.The area of the province - 12,800 sq.km. The population of the province - 1,279,000 (Ukrainians - 78.4%, Hungarians - 12.5%, Russians - 4%, Romanians - 2.5%, Gypsies - 1%, Slovaks - 0.6%, Germans - 0.3%). The population of Uzhgorod - 125,000. From the 10th century till 1914 Transcarpathia was a part of Hungary (from 1867 on - Austro-Hungary), between 1918 and 1939 - Czechoslovakia. Then it was occupied by the Nazi. From 1945 till 1991 it was a part of the USSR. Since August 1991 Transcarpathian Province is one of the 25 provinces of the independent Ukraine. Average tourists visit Uzhgorod when entering/leaving Ukraine from/for Hungary or Slovakia and usually stay overnight. Tourists having local ethnic roots sometimes stay longer.
Included in: "The Ukrainian Center of Europe" (brief description, detailed program).
Places of InterestThe city of Uzhgorod was mentioned in the ancient chronicles as early as in the 9th century. As in most ancient cities, the city tour starts from the castle in the center. Slav Prince Laborets lived there until his murder in 903 by invading Hungarians. The castle as it stands today has a 16th century facade. The Museum of Local History is now inside the castle. Since the city is not very big, the visit to the museum is usually included in the city tour (also the local open-air Museum of Traditional Rural Architecture can be included). Though there are only few more sites of old architecture in the city, it has a distinctive atmosphere of its own. Due to this, roaming its streets, trying various dishes of Hungarian, Slovak and local cuisine, drinking perfect Uzhgorod coffee (espresso) is a pleasant experience.
HotelsZAKARPATTYA HOTEL *** +DRUZHBA HOTEL *** UZHGOROD HOTEL ***
RestaurantsZAKARPATTYA HOTEL has several restaurants and coffee shops. The best for dinner is the Hungarian Restaurant, offering specific Hungarian dishes (moderately spicy) and good music.There are also many small privately run cafes downtown to try local
specialties at or just to have coffee (espresso) and cookies.
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