Introducing Ivano-Frankivsk
With pastel-coloured neoclassical buildings, neatly landscaped gardens and orderly, tree‑lined cobblestone pavements, the spruced-up city of Ivano-Frankivsk is increasingly becoming one of Ukraine’s most pleasant.
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Just a few years ago ‘Ivano’ seemed more of an unfinished colouring-in book, where the renovated centre bled off into a monochrome past. But somebody’s been busy with the paintbrush, while the service, food and general ambience have all improved.
Clearly reaping the benefits of a more open Ukrainian regime, Ivano-Frankivsk is starting to look and feel as you’d expect from a gateway resort to the mountains.
Last updated: Feb 17, 2009
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