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Chernihiv Val (Dytynets)(Chernihiv)

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Dytynets was separated from the outer part of the city by a deep moat. Due to its convenient and protected position, the Val was most actively built up with cultural objects. During the 11-12 centuries, two churches appeared here at once, and one of them - the Savior's Transfiguration Cathedral, founded by the son of Volodymyr the Great Mstyslav, was built a year earlier than St. Sophia Cathedral.
From the 13th century Val lost its defensive importance when the city was captured by the Tatars. At that time, the churches and other buildings of Dytynets were badly damaged.
At the end of the 19th century, the defensive points of the Chernihiv Val, which were still partially preserved, were demolished, and a boulevard was built in their place. Now you can see most of the architectural monuments of the city on the territory of Dytynets and near it.

Monuments of Chernihiv Val:
Chernihiv Val is surrounded by cultural monuments, most of which are part of the architectural reserve "Chernihiv Ancient". The perimeter of the rampart is surrounded by 12 cannons, which remind of its defensive role. According to legend, they were a gift to Chernihiv from the Russian Tsar Peter I.
After walking along the rampart, you should definitely visit its temples and museums:
- Spassky Cathedral is one of the oldest churches in Ukraine, built in 1035. It is unique because of its extraordinary acoustics;
- Borysoglibskyy Cathedral, which today is a museum and a house of chamber and brass music;
- Chernihiv Collegium - a temple-type building in the Cossack Baroque style, one of the first higher educational institutions of Ukraine;
- Chernihiv Art Museum, located in the building of the former female gymnasium;
- St. Elias Church and St. Anthony's Caves - a temple complex founded by St. Anthony of Pechersk in the 11th century.
- Ivan Mazepa's House is a Cossack Baroque architectural monument built in the late 17th century. According to legend, the Ukrainian hetman hid his beloved Motrya Kochubey here.

There are also several statues on the territory of Chernihiv's Dytynets:
- Hetman Ivan Mazepa;
- Taras Shevchenko;
- Alexander Pushkin;
- monument "Fighters for freedom and independence of Ukraine".
A walk along the Chernihiv Val is an opportunity not only to relax and enjoy the panorama of the city, but also to learn about its history and architecture.

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