Ivano-Frankivsk

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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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    RE: Short Kiev trip report

    by battybilly 30 May 2012

    Very nice notes. A really good city - huh? I was amazed how many museums there were. There seems to be one for everyone - and everything…
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    Re: Accommodation in Horodenka, Ukraine

    by mary1414 24 May 2012

    Hi Yurko Not sure what you meant as to whether I had received "pm" from you. No futher correspondence received except that you were going…
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    RE: Accommodation in Horodenka, Ukraine

    by yurko_uk 24 May 2012

    Hi Mary, it seems like Dnister Hotel is the only one in Horodenka at the moment. Yes, I can recommend a company. You can arrange a…

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