Rakhiv

Have you ever walked through a city where the differences in elevation between streets reach 600 m? If you are looking for new experiences and enjoy mountain views, then you should visit the picturesque city of Rakhiv. It stretches along both sides of the Tysa River and is surrounded by mountain ranges. There are mineralized springs in the city itself, which are used in the treatment of circulatory and digestive diseases.

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The old city of Rakhiv was founded in 1447. There is a theory that its name comes from the word “to count,” since at that time the city was located at the crossroads of routes from Bukovyna and Halychyna to Romania and Hungary and served as a stop for merchants who counted money. Rakhiv is one of the few cities that belonged to the property of the Hungarian kings and, from the time of its founding, had its own coat of arms and seal.

The tourist infrastructure of modern Rakhiv is constantly developing. Today it is a great place for both winter and summer recreation. There are many places for walks here, as well as the unique Carpathian Biosphere Reserve, the Museum of Mountain Ecology, and the Museum of Hutsul Woodcarving. And those who enjoy active recreation can use one of the tourist routes.