Zalishchyky. City-Island
When you see the photo of Zalishchyky, you can’t understand what this magical place is and where to search it.
One of the district centers in Ternopil Region somewhat resembles a small republic on the peninsula, washed by the Dniester. Zalishchyky are connected with the land by a small isthmus – a portal to the outside world.
A little bit of history
Everything is quite simple regarding the name, though there are two versions of its origin. According to one, the first settlers lived “beyond the forest” [Ukrainian: beyond – za; forest – lis]. According to another, once there was the stop near hazel trees [Ukrainian lishchyna], where thickets merchants rested on their way from Galych to Moldova or back. The first mention of the settlement dates back to the XIV century, the year 1340, to be exact. It was named Zalischyky in the second half of the XVI century. It acquired the modern look in the time of Stanislaw Poniatowski rule. At this time, the city received the right to hold a fair four times a year. Zalischyky gained the special status, the right to have its own emblem and flag, moreover, the settlement received Magdeburg Law.
Legends
Once Emperor Francis II traveled to Galicia. To make the emperor like him more, the owner of the estate – Anthony Leon Brunytskyi – decided upon a cunning and somewhat risky move: he ordered to completely remodel the interior of the palace, to make the rooms look like the exact copies of the imperial residence in Vienna. That’s how Brunytskyi acquired the title of baron.
Sightseeing
The palace built on the Dniester in the late XVIII century remained standing there to present days. The palace and the wing are connected by the colonnade.
At the same time, the arboretum was created. Today, on the area of about 5 hectares more than 40 species of shrubs and trees grow. Among relict samples, there are tulip tree and ginkgo biloba.
In 1864, the construction of the Greek-Catholic Church began. It wasn’t destroyed during the Soviet epoch, but the iconostasis, made by local master Joseph Moted, didn’t remain here.
On the Market Square, you can see the former People’s House and the Home of the Polish Society Sokil, which are truly interesting architectural monuments.
Green tourism
On the other side of the Dniester, from where the breathtaking view of the city opens, the fans of outdoor activities in summer often set campsites, put tents and remain there for several days. You can fish, swim, and sunbathe.
Once, since the very times of the Polish rule, Zalishchyky were a popular resort town. However, after the Chernobyl tragedy, it was included in the list of areas located in the affected area. Environmentalists argue that the current level of radiation is within normal limits. However, the Chernobyl status will be assigned to the city for a long time, as it provides many benefits to its residents.
How to get there?
Zalishchyky are located 125 kilometers away from Ternopil, 80 kilometers away from Kamianets-Podilskyi, and in the distance of 2-hour train ride from Chernivtsi. To get here from Kyiv, you should take a train that goes to Rakhiv. Though it arrives at about 4 a.m., such trifles won’t interfere with real adventurer’s plans.
An unusual view of Zalishchyky opens from the opposite coast, namely the village Khreshchatyk. You can get there by a minibus or just walk, crossing the bridge.
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