Many people are attracted by mystery and beauty of ancient cities. They amaze us with their magnificence and magic. After all, such places take us back to hundreds of years into the past, while we are enjoying superb architecture and breathtaking scenery. One of these cities is Kamyanets-Podilsky – a medieval town of Ukraine, founded in the times of Kievan Rus’. The main attraction of which is the ancient fortress, and besides fortifications of Kamyanets-Podilsky are considered to be ones of the best in Eastern Europe.
You can read and talk endlessly about beauty and attractions of this place, but you have to see it with your own eyes and to fall in love with it. Especially if to visit this town on the City Day, which will be held on 16 – 17 May this year. During these festive days in Kamyanets-Podilsky a lot of great events and activities are traditionally held. Among which there are the traditional parade, a variety of exhibitions, as well as competitions and games. Because being in this city in the warm days of May you actually will find yourself in the medieval world, the streets of which will be full of brave knights and beautiful ladies. Theatrical performances will help to plunge into the history of this wonderful city and it will be possible to discover its secrets. Maybe you’ll decide to become a perfect knight and fight in a jousting tournament to win the heart of your beloved?
But the main highlight of the celebration is of course an international balloon festival “Towards the Sun”. The beauty of this event is that the balloon flight will be carried out directly over the wonderful medieval town located on the banks of the picturesque Smotrych River Canyon. You will get unforgettable emotions from this balloon adventure. Believe us, to see the majestic Kamyanets-Podilsky from the bird’s-eye view and to remain indifferent to the opened landscapes is simply impossible!
Celebration of the City Day of Kamyanets-Podilsky will be remembered to you for life. A few days of concerts and a variety of exciting entertainment will give you the most vivid impressions. After the celebrations and breathtaking fireworks show it’s worth to make a stroll through the night city, each corner of which opens a page of history.