This is a gastronomic festival with a variety of cultural and entertainment programs that combines Transcarpathian and Ukrainian traditions with modern trends. The name of the festival - "Palachinta" – comes from the Hungarian «Palacsinta», which in Transcarpathian dialect means "pancake".
The festival program includes:
* folk festivities, concert programs, fun entertainment and contests
*surprises for children
* prizes for the brave who...
Fentsyk Square is one of the most imposing places in Uzhgorod. Its construction began in the middle of the 19th century. Here, almost every building is of historical significance.
At the far eastern end of the square stands the largest and most beautiful Jewish synagogue of Transcarpathia. Next to it, on the bank of the river Uzh, is one of...
The street named after Czech writer and public figure - Ivan Olbracht, but his real name is Kamil Zeman (6 January 1882, Semili, Bohemiia, Austria Hungary – 20 December 1952, Prague, Czechoslovakia). Adventure novel “Mykola Shuhay - thief” (1933) is a masterpiece of Ivan Olbracht. It was created on folklore and life basis. Hero of the novel - a...
In the ХІХ century the old name of the square was Trading area. In 1990 it was named after the Hungarian poet and revolutionary Shandor Petofi (1823-1849). On July 11, 1847 he was on his way to his lover, who lived in Transylvania, stopped to overnight in Uzhgorod. Night at "Black Eagle" hotel (pl. Petofi, 20) and impressions of...
It is the oldest street of Uzhgorod. It was the only street located within the outer fortifications of the castle. In the 17th century it consisted of about 10 households. In the early 19th century the name “Kapitulna” was gradually assigned to the street because of Capitol which was located at the beginning of the street, near houses where...
Active cultivation of the right bank embankment began after the First World War. Now it is called "Independence". In 1928 the Czech botanists have collected and planted there different varieties of linden, so that avenue blooms all summer. Linden alley - is a monument of landscape art of local importance in Ukraine. It is run by the Uzhgorod municipality....
Crowds can expect fire performances from theatres from across Ukraine and beyond; Fire battles, gymnasts, acrobats and jugglers, as well as performances of music groups and lots of parties.
The festival has become a tradition in our region. It demonstrates the best examples of children's art. The goal is to revive cultural and moral values of the family unit; identify and support talented children; and to develop creative skills and abilities in different genres of art.
Next to the Cathedral is the Episcopal Palace, which is an imposing historical and architectural monument of 18th century Uzhgorod. The plan of the palace is L-shaped, with two octagonal towers at the top. The western facade is decorated with a portico and a stucco coat of arms of Bishop Bachynskyi.
The history of the Episcopal Palace is inseparable from...
All Transcarpathians and their guests have chance to hear carols in Ukrainian, Slovakian, Hungarian, Romanian and even German. Caroling groups come from all over the region, bringing their Vertep (a portable puppet nativity theatre). The groups entertain guests not only with beautiful singing, but also by acting out funny performances, full of various colourful characters. Visitors can also enjoy...