A unique church in Yunakovka—yet another victim of the war
The Church of the Nativity of the Blessed Virgin Mary in Yunakovka, in the Sumy region, was considered the finest example of ecclesiastical Classicism in all of Ukraine,
The Miklashevsky Estate in Bilenke, Lost Forever
During the Russian invasion of Ukraine, a great deal of Ukraine’s cultural heritage was destroyed, and this architectural landmark was no exception to that tragic fate. The Miklashevsky
Monument to a Metallurgist in Dnipro
Back in the postwar era (1950–1960), it was possible to place plaster sculptures all over the city. They weren’t particularly elegant in form, but they seemed quite fitting
Why the Sun and the Moon Never Meet
It may seem surprising, but this natural phenomenon—why the Sun and the Moon never meet—can be explained very simply. However, in ancient times, people knew very little about
The Taromsky Quarry—a place for relaxation, mystery, and fossil hunting!
On the very outskirts of Dnipro, 20 kilometers from the city in the village of Taromskoye, there is an interesting spot for recreation and historical exploration. It is
A bust of Shevchenko in Krinichky
In an ordinary provincial town in the Dnipropetrovsk region, you can see a very ordinary bust of Taras Shevchenko. It might seem like nothing out of the ordinary,
Shevchenko in the Caribbean Sea
Near the Turks and Caicos Islands, you can see a local landmark. This rusty ship, named La Famille Express, was previously known as Fort Shevchenko and has a
Catalina, abandoned in the sands of the Saudi desert
In the Strait of Tiran, near Sharm el-Sheikh, closer to Saudi Arabian territory in the province of Tabuk, there is an unusual sight to see. These are the
Wilhelm’s House, or the House of the German Spy, in Dnipro
In Dnipro, in a neighborhood that isn’t exactly the most prestigious, you can see a beautifully restored house. It stands out like a beacon amid the ruins. This
La Seu – Cathedral of the Virgin Mary in Palma de Mallorca
In Palma, the capital of Mallorca, stands, if not the eighth Wonder of the World, then certainly the largest and most mysterious example of Gothic architecture in Europe.
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