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TERNOPIL[TERNOPOL, TARNOPOL]
Quick FactsThe administrative center of Ternopil Province (ethnographers call the area Podillya). The population of the province - 1,178,000. The area of the province - 13,800 sq.km. The population of the city - 170,000. It is a quiet, relatively small, nice city with a big man-made lake in the very center.The city is mainly visited by tourists of local ethnic background, all the rest usually stay for just one night. For longer, hectic tours it is sometimes good to make it two nights to let the group relax for a full day just doing nothing in a quiet place by the lake.
Included in: "Zarvanytsya 2000" (brief description, detailed program), "The Cossack Glory" (brief description, detailed program).
Places of InterestNot much old architecture, so the city tour is usually very brief.For those staying more than one night the History Museum has a nice section dedicated to Ukrainian national costumes. For those interested in history of music the Memorial Museum of Solomiya Krushelnytska, famous opera singer, in her native village in the vicinity of Ternopil might be of interest.
Side TripsPochaiv
HotelsTERNOPIL HOTEL *** --HALYCHYNA HOTEL (former MOSKVA HOTEL) *** -- Both are located on the bank of the man-made lake (on either sides facing each other). TERNOPIL HOTEL is more centrally located and has better restaurant, while the very building of HALYCHYNA HOTEL is more modern.
RestaurantsAt the hotels.The restaurant at TERNOPIL HOTEL is better. It has a safe separate section
for foreigners, where personnel is attentive, food good (local dishes also
available), no boring music and strangers.
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