Travel hits of Chernihiv oblast: history buffs — in the Novgorod-Seversky, nature, and archeology — in Mezin.

And for those who like parks and palaces — in Sokyryntsi and Kachanivka
We talk about the unique places in different regions of the country. Today on tourist hits of Chernihiv region. 

NIZHYN: POSTAL MUSEUM AND THE MONUMENT TO THE CUCUMBER
Thanks to the convenient transport message (here from Kiev go train and bus from the bus station "Darnitsa", journey time about 2 hours), the city is ideal for a day outing. Thanks to its "longevity" (first mentioned in 1078), he "stuffed" attractions. So, here is the only in Ukraine Museum of horse-mail "Post office" (Postal str., 5). All exhibits are unique, striped verst pole to the stamp on the envelope. And the Museum itself is set in a completely preserved complex of buildings of the post office of the XVIIIth century. To these times belong the buildings of the Greek quarter: three churches, a magistrate, school and gymnasium. There are also interesting remakes. So, in 2005 there was installed a monument to the symbol of the Nizhyn — cucumber (Shevchenko str., 160).
Travel from Kiev by train — from 20 UAH, bus — 112 UAH.

KACHANIVKA PALACE AND PARK ESTATE TARNOWSKI
The only fully preserved manor house in the East of Ukraine, as well as the largest Palace and Park complex in the country. In 1824, became its owner, Gregory Tarnowski, who turned in Kachanivka cultural center of that era. It was visited by Shevchenko, Gogol, Glinka, Repin. Today historical and cultural reserve offers several well-developed trails on the Palace premises (some of them, alas, are in disrepair) and a fairly well kept Park. Spend and exhibitions — for example, "Manor culture and everyday life".
The bus to Kachanivka departs at 9:00 with the capital bus station "Darnitsa" on Fridays and Saturdays. The ticket costs 95 UAH. Entrance ticket — 20 UAH (3-hour excursion — 25 UAH). Day tour from the capital with a visit to Kachanivka, the Trostianets and Sokyryntsi — 400-450 UAH.

SOKIRINTSY: UKRAINIAN PARNASSUS IN THE EMPIRE STYLE
Galagans, the owners of the manor near the village of Sokirintsy, were enlightened people-I arranged in the estate serf theater and choir, was invited by Taras Shevchenko, Mykola Lysenko and other famous people. Therefore, the Sokirintsy at the time called Ukrainian Parnassus. Also the village has lived here praising "Ukrainian Homer" blind Kobzar Ostap Veresaev. Today Sokirintsy are considered to be one of the best examples of Palace architecture of left-Bank Ukraine in the beginning of XIX century, Now in the Palace is agrarian Lyceum. Thanks to the efforts of its employees of the building and the Park are maintained in relatively decent condition. The surviving interiors can be viewed for 5 UAH on weekdays, on weekends can arrange tours of the Palace and Park (45 UAH). There is a room-Museum of Ostap Veresaev.
Direct bus communication between the Sokirintsy and Kiev (and Chernigov) no. It is best to go here with a tour (400-450 UAH) or on his car.

MEZIN: THE FLOOD OF THE GUMS AND THE MUSEUM OF ARCHAEOLOGY
Neighborhood of the village of Mezin called Mezinski Switzerland due to the high, rugged ravines Bank of the Desna river. Here to offer some of the best panoramas of the river. In addition, there was found a prehistoric dwelling made of mammoth bones, the world's oldest musical instruments. In Masonskom the archaeological Museum (entrance ticket — 5 UAH) presented some of those findings.
In these places from Kiev there is only one bus arriving in the evening. Better to focus on one-day tour in the national Park Masinski — 400-450 UAH.

TROSTYANETS: ALPINE LANDSCAPE ON THE PLAIN
One of the most spacious arboretum in the country with an area of 204 hectares (for comparison, the Park has an area of 180 hectares, Alexandria — 400). Park ensemble was created in the XIX century On the plains were sprinkled manmade mountains with a height up to 30 m, simulating the Alps, from the lows of created ponds. In General, for landscapes of Trostyanets is characterized by a large number of open spaces and vast well-kept lawns, an arboretum is in quite tidy condition. But to go 200 miles just for the sake of it irrational, in fact more than ten kilometers away are the Palace and Park ensembles of Sokyryntsi and Kachanivka.
The bus timetable Kyiv — Trostyanets is not suitable for day independent trip. You need to rely on either your car, or on a day tour with a visit to Kachanivka and the Sokirintsy (400-450 USD).

KOZELETS: A MASTERPIECE OF UKRAINIAN BAROQUE
The impression that the Cathedral of the Nativity of the virgin was in Kozelec by mistake, so he contrasted its scale with the surrounding small town. A giant building with luxurious gold and blue five-tiered 25-foot iconostasis is considered one of the best examples of Ukrainian Baroque. Built in the mid XVIII century by the order of mother of Alexey and Kirill Razumovsky as a thank you to God for the fate of sons who have attained high status in the Russian Empire.
It is worth considering that to go on a trip solely for the purpose of visiting the town of Kozelets little sense: it is better to combine a visit here with a visit to the Chernigov or even a couple of attractions in the area.
By bus from bus station "Darnitsa" or Shuttle bus from the metro station "Chernihiv" (40-45 UAH). One-day bus tour of Kiev with a visit to the town of Kozelets, Chernihiv, Sednev — 300-400 UAH.

NOVGOROD-SEVERSKY: THE MONASTERY OF XI CENTURY
A little place 10 years ago became the "village of contrasts". All thanks to the tutelage of a native of these places Leonid Kuchma: it was through his efforts built mirrored building of the railway station and the hotel. But more interesting situated on a high Bank of the Desna Holy Transfiguration monastery (XI—XVII). He's acting, beautifully restored. There is a Museum dedicated to "the tale of Igor's campaign" (ticket 6 UAH, excursion is about 20 USD). Be sure to climb the wooden South tower: overlooks the floodplain of the Desna. If you come during the floods, the spectacle is memorable: to the horizon stretches of water with Islands of green.
From Kiev you can get here by bus from the Central bus station (166 USD). Two-day tour to Chernihiv — from 800 UAH.