two and a half days at kamyanets-podilsky is an absurdly short period of time to allow for this magnificent little city! yes, it's true: kamyanets-podilsky is geographically quite interesting, the Old City perched up atop its namesake rock, the gorge below lush with rushes and willows, but the immense variety of avtivities and interests nourished by the City and its surrounding districts is truly remarkable. most obvious is a rich vein of history and architecture. the ghosts of old kamyanets-podilsky-- of tatars & turks, polish princes & cossack hetmen-- are everywhere here-- in the old castle, the new fortress, the remnants of the old city gate, the windy gate, and the numerous other artifacts of the past. plan a long day for the fortress: in addition to the magnificent old castle, there are the yards outside
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