Attractions of Ivano-Frankivsk district

Residents of Ivano-Frankivsk call the pedestrian part of Nezalezhnosti Street, from Vicheva Square to Ivan Franko Street, "Stometrivka" ("One-hundred meter) or simply "Sotka".

Its real length is about half a kilometer. In the 16th century, it was called the Tysmenytsia road, as it connected Stanislaviv (former name Ivano-Frankivsk) with Tysmenytsia. In 1869, it was renamed Sapezhynska in honor of Leon Sapeha. At the beginning of the 20th century, it was the main and busiest street of the city. The most expensive houses were built here, the best hotels and shops were opened.

Now it is the most popular walking area of the city. There are many street cafes and restaurants, bookstores and boutiques. Every year, new forged sculptures appear on "Stometrivka" and nearby streets, which are opened during the "Feast of Blacksmiths" festival.

The synagogue in Bilshivtsi was built in the 18th century in the style of classicism, in the 19th century it was slightly expanded.

According to legend, it had not only men's, but also women's quarters.

Between the First and Second World Wars, the Jewish population in Bilshivtsi reached about 2 thousand people, the town had three synagogues, one of which survived. However, it did not retain its original appearance - the Soviet occupiers rebuilt it somewhat and turned it into the House of Culture, which is still valid today.

In 2014, restoration began at the expense of the village council.

The Reform Synagogue Tempel was built in Ivano-Frankivsk on the initiative of members of the "Public Progress" society.

The first stone was laid in 1895, the construction lasted four years under the direction of the architect Vilhelm Shtyasny. The building is made in the Moorish style with elements of the Renaissance. At first, there were four towers decorated with stars of David at the corners.

During the two world wars, the building was damaged, but was restored. In the 1990s, part of the premises was returned to the city's Jewish community.

Nearby, in 2003, a monument was erected at the place of execution of 27 Ukrainian patriots, members of the OUN, shot by the Germans in 1943.

Tarasa Shevchenko Park of Culture and Recreation in Ivano-Frankivsk was opened in 1946 on the territory of Baron Romashkan's estate.

Around the estate, on an area of 22 hectares, there was a forest in which the Potocki once liked to hunt. At the end of the 19th century, the territory began to be cultivated, alleys were laid, and later a number of cascading ponds were dug. During Soviet times, the territory was redeveloped several times. A small bust of Shevchenko was installed here, which is still the only monument to Kobzar in Ivano-Frankivsk.

Two ponds have been preserved. On one of them, called "Swan Lake", an island has been created with a house for swans and ducks (local residents come to feed them on weekends).

There is also an amusement park here.

In 2010, the "Stone of Love" brought from Cana, a small town in Galilee, where Jesus blessed the newlyweds, was installed on the day of the city. According to legend, this place is considered lucky for lovers: here they make dates, declare their love and take pictures on their wedding day.

The wooden Church of the Transfer of the Relics of Saint Nicholas in Isakov is an architectural landmark of local importance.

Restoration was carried out in 1927.

The temple belongs to the Ukrainian Greek Catholic Church.

Aquapark "Tsunami" in Ivano-Frankivsk is considered one of the largest in Ukraine.

Its area is 6 thousand square meters. It can accommodate up to 500 people at a time.

In total, there are 6 swimming pools and 12 slides in the "Tsunami" water park, as well as a jacuzzi, solarium, sauna, massage room, fitness center. One of the pools with a depth of 12.5 meters is intended for diving. From the central indoor pool, you can swim outside to a 30-meter, four-lane, heated, year-round outdoor pool.

In addition to the water park, the Tsunami sports and entertainment complex also includes an ice arena, a restaurant, and a hotel.

The Tysmenytsia City History Museum named after Stepan Havrylyuk is housed in a historic two-story building from 1902 near the city center.

The first hall presents archaeological findings from the Tysmenytsia hillfort and a model of the old Tysmenytsia. The second hall is dedicated to fur production, to which the city owes its fame. Here you can see fur products of different eras, tools. The third hall is used for temporary exhibitions.

The interactive museum and entertainment complex "Underhill Earth History Park" is located in the open air on the outskirts of the village of Pidhirya near Bohorodchany.

The park was created in 2021 by entrepreneurs Taras and Peter Belz for the organization of active, scientific family recreation. 15 sculptures of prehistoric animals, mostly from the Cenozoic era, are presented on the territory of the complex: mammoths, elasmoterium, gomphotherium and others. The "Museum of the Earth" in the dome-shaped room introduces the formation and development of the planets of the solar system. Opened in 2023, the "Museum of Civilization" tells about the history of mankind from the Neolithic to modern times and even offers a glimpse into the future. Its main exhibit is a copy of a hairy rhinoceros, which was found by scientists in 1929 in the village of Starunia in Prykarpattia.

Part of the complex is a mini-zoo where lions, tigers and ostriches are kept. The park has many themed locations and photo zones, sports and playgrounds, a food court and a souvenir shop.

Scientific and educational excursions of various topics are held.

The Wild Animal Rehabilitation and Reintroduction Center "Halytskyi" has been operating since 2007 on the territory of the Halytskyi National Nature Park, on the outskirts of the village of Krylos. Here, sick or crippled animals that cannot survive in the wild are rescued, as well as those that have lived in captivity for a long time and have lost the skills to obtain food on their own.

Today, over a hundred species of animals and birds live on the territory of about 3 hectares of forest. Among them are brown bears, wolves, foxes, deer, etc. In total, during its operation, the center has cured and released more than 700 individuals of 55 species, 10 of which are listed in the Red Book of Ukraine.

Excursions are offered accompanied by national park employees.

The Mariiampil castle on the high left bank of the Dniester was built in 1691 by the famous Polish commander, the great crown hetman Stanisłav Yablonovsky.

In the 12th-15th centuries, there was an ancient Rus settlement of Chortopil on this place, and later - a wooden castle of Bozhiy Vydok. Yablonovsky Castle was named Mariiampil in honor of the icon of the Virgin Mary "the Victorious", who accompanied the hetman in all his military campaigns. The fortress had four defensive towers, two entrance gates, a residential building and garrison barracks, a siege well.

In the 18th and 19th centuries, part of the defensive structures were dismantled for the construction of a new palace, which has survived to this day (now a hospital). A 600-year-old oak tree grows in front of the palace, and an ancient park is located behind the house.

There is a healing spring at the foot of Castle Hill (Zamkova Hora).