The Pedestrian Bridge has already become a real symbol of Uzhgorod. Earlier, during the 17th–19th centuries, the bridge was wooden and in 1898 the first iron bridge was built.
Take your time and stop for a few minutes on the pedestrian bridge to appreciate the Old and New parts of the town and the longest alley of linden trees in...
The church of St.Yurii – is a Roman Catholic temple of XVII century. It was constructed by the head of the city – Yurii Druget – on a place of destroyed Lutheran temple. In 1695 owner of the city – earl Bercheni – continued the building. In XVIII century the temple was rebuilt in neobaroque style, famous architect Lucach...
Uzhgorod Rock garden is a small analogue of Volodymyrska Hill in Kiev. It is covered with remnants of natural of volcanic rocks. The monument dedicated to painters Bokshay and Erdeli who were founders of Transcarpathian School of Art is situated there. A monument was installed in 1999 in honor of the City Day – 1106 years. An artificial yellow...
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...
Semi-ruined fortress is placed at 125-meter hill of volcanic origin. The castle firstly was mentioned at the beginning of the XIV century as supporting base of local feudal rebellion against the royal power of Charles Robert Anjou. In the XIV century castle passed to possession of Count Drugets family, who built in place of wooden castle a stone one. In...
It is situated on the left bank of the city (New Town), the first written record of which dates from 1631. This part of the city was slowly developed, as constantly was suffering from floods. The regulation of the river Uzh banks began just in 18 century. Today this part of the embankment has the name of Orthodox, dedicated...
The festival is hosted by "Lautari”, the regional association of Roma music culture. For the first time the festival was held in 1997 as a national jazz festival, and then in 1998, the festival gained international status. The Jazz Forum "Pop-Jazz-Fest" has been held in Uzhhorod for 19 years.
The building was constructed in XVII century (1668). First military barracks housed in this building and since the late XVIII century - Uzhgorod Gymnasium. In 1915 the City trade school was launched there, and since 1920 - the State Trading Academy. Continuing the tradition of 40's of the XX century, there today Uzhgorod continues to operate a commercial college...
The building was built in the 17th century (1668). Initially, this building housed military barracks, and from the late 18th century, Uzhgorod gymnasium. In 1915 the City School of Commerce was founded, and from 1920 – the State Academy of Commerce. Following this tradition, today it holds the Uzhgorod College of Commerce. A plaque honoring Avhustin Shtefan, a famous...
Kapitulna is the oldest street in Uzhgorod, and was once called Castle Street. This 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 street gradually acquired the name Kapitulna, from “kapituliy”, or “cathedral chapter”, which was the place where advisors...