High-altitude glacial Lake Synevyr (989 meters above sea level) is located on the territory of the Synevyr National Nature Park. This is the largest and most beautiful lake in the Carpathians.
Syn and Vyr - this, according to an ancient legend, was the name of the blue-eyed princess and the shepherd who fell in love with her. Preventing their unequal marriage, the prince killed Vyr, and the tears from Syn eyes formed a whole lake. From the top of the nearby Ozerna mountain, it looks like a huge eye with an island pupil, which is why it is called the "Eye of the Sea".
Lake Synevyr was formed 10,000 years ago as a result of landslides covering the river valley. It is replenished by the waters of mountain streams. The size of the lake varies depending on the amount of ...
Last update
2/24/2025
Categories | Natural object |
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Address |
Krasny tract
Synevyrska Poliana |
Coordinates |
48.616771° N, 23.685356° E
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Phone | +38 03146 27 740, |
npp-synevyr@ukr.net | |
Official site |
https://synevyr-park.in.ua/loc... |
Cost | adults – UAH 60; schoolchildren and students – UAH 30; vehicle travel – UAH 100–450 |
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