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Kyiv was built on seven main hills called “the mounts” by locals. Three were named after the legendary founders of the city, Kyi, Schek and Khoryv. You will also find StaroKyivska Hill with the “castle” of Kyiv princes, Schekavitsa and Khorev ...

One of the most picturesque corners of the country, the Podilski Tovtry National Nature Park is spread over a vast territory of 26,000 hectares (64,247 acres). It is a long ridge of 160 limestone hills, the former barrier reef of the ancient Sarmatia ...