AUS Students Trip to Kamianets-Podilskyi and Khotyn Print
Thursday, 08 December 2011 11:18

AUS students together with representatives of other Faculties took part in the trip to historical places of Kamianets-Podilskyi and Khotyn on November 11, 2011.

Kamyanets-Podilsky is located in the southern portion of the Khmelnytskyi Oblast, located in the western Ukrainian region of Podillia. Several historians consider that a city on this spot was founded by the ancient Dacians, who lived in what is now modern Romania, Moldova, and portions of Ukraine. Modern Kamianets-Podilskyi was first mentioned in 1062 as a town of the Kievan Rus' state. The different peoples and cultures that have lived in the city have each brought their own culture and architecture. Examples include the Polish, Ukrainian and Armenian markets. Famous tourist attractions include the ancient castle, and the numerous architectural attractions in the city's center, including the cathedral of Saints Peter and Paul, the city hall building, and the numerous fortifications.

Khotyn, first chronicled in 1001, is located on the right bank of the Dniester River, and is part of the historical region Bessarabia. Important architectural landmarks within the city include the Khotyn Fortress, constructed in the 13-15th centuries and two 15th century constructions by Moldavia's ruler Stephen the Great: the Prince's Palace (Palatul Domnesc) and the city's clock tower.

Students enjoyed the trip and grateful to the University administration for the organised event.

The photo gallery of the trip is available at www.cs.umaine.edu/~aus/index.php/photo-gallery/view/8.html

Last Updated on Thursday, 08 December 2011 12:56