Berehove

Berehove is a small city and at the same time a center of Hungarian culture in Ukraine. It lies in a picturesque area, at the foot of mountains planted with vineyards. There are two versions of the city’s founding. The first is a legend according to which construction of the city began with the Church of the Exaltation of the Holy Cross. It was built by the shepherd Sash with the money he found. The second version is that the settlement appeared in 1063, and its founder is considered to be Duke Lampert.

Throughout its history, the city has changed its name. In the 12th century it was called Lampertsas, and since 1504 it has been mentioned in some historical documents as Berehshash. At the beginning of the 20th century, when the city came under Czechoslovak rule, it received the name Berehove.

There are many places for walks in Berehove. Its central square is not only the heart of the city, but also the concentration of its most famous architectural landmarks: the Ferenc Rákóczi II Transcarpathian Hungarian Institute, the Exaltation Church, the small synagogue, and others.

The city is known for winemaking, so it is worth visiting the Chizay tasting room and the museum of winemaker Chizay. Those who enjoy health-oriented leisure should pay attention to the thermal pools of European standard. And true gourmets — to sample the dishes of the local Hungarian cuisine.

Berehove is an ideal place for a holiday. Here, among the old streets, you can see not only landmarks with refined architecture, but also luxurious historical sites on a “capital” scale. A visit to the city will not leave you without impressions and memorable gifts.