Ukraine 004

Kamenets-Podilsky

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September 24th 2010
I took an overnight train to Kamenets-Podilsky. The town is known for it's medieval old town and castle, and another castle 20 km from the town. The train was great - probably the best train I've ever been too, better than trains in Czech Republic and Hungary. It looked brand new and was spotless. The town itself is small and pretty run down. The old town and castle were fantastic though. The town ... read more

Europe » Ukraine » Cherkasy Oblast

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Ukraine was the center of the first Slavic state, Kievan Rus, which during the 10th and 11th centuries was the largest and most powerful state in Europe. Weakened by internecine quarrels and Mongol invasions, Kievan Rus was incorporated into the Gran... ... read more