2. History
The first reference related to humans living in the Carpathian area goes back to the
early Paleolithic (500 thousand years ago). In the time of the Roman Empire, one of
Franconian races – the Carps – moved here.
3. History
The history of Transcarpathia is long but shows several peculiarities of
influence of its neighbours on the political and ethnical development
in this area. Having an important position on the Southern hillsides of
the Ukrainian Carpathians, the Transcarpathians formerly named
“Carpathian Rus”, Hungarian Rus”, Transcarpathian Rus”, Carpathian
Ukraine”, “Transcarpathian Ukraine“ were a very peculiar association
among the South and North, East and West Europe ever before. It was
not only the crossing of several nations and different political
conceptions of European history, but mainly those of East Slavs to
meet here.
7. Culture and Traditions
The originality of the Transcarpathian culture is
based on preservation of customs and traditions of
Ruthenians and Ukrainians, that are divided
ethnically into Hucul, Lemky and Bojky tribes. Each
ethnic group has its own melody, embroidery
technique and ceremonies. Customs and traditions
of Hungarian, German, Slovakian and Romanian etc.
people are connected with them very closely.
13. Sightseeings
There are 674 historical monuments, local architectural
monuments and monumental arts in the region. The most
interesting sights for tourism are the castles of the 13th century in
Uzhorod, of the 14th century in Mukatchevo, Mykolajev Church
rotunda in Uzhorod, castle ruins in Khust, churches in the
communities such as Serednie Voďane, Krajnikovo, Užec, Mykiľskyj
monastyr (abbey) of the 18th century in Mukatchevo, wooden
churches of 1428, Episcopal palace built in 1646, town halls and
many others.
14. The ruins of Khust castle,
XIV-XVII c.
The castle was built in the
XI-XII century and survived
in numerous invasions
giving shelter to the town’s
inhabitants.
It was ruined by a lightning
during a terrible
thunderstorm which got in
one of its powder towers.
