• The sightseeing tour “Uzhgorod – the ancient city” always attracts travellers. Everyone knows that in the old days it was called Ungvar. It is simply woven from all the best that is the essence of European culture. The historical biography of the city has been recorded for more than 1100 years, which rightfully makes it the oldest place in the country. Uzhgorod has seen the era of the Hungarian Kingdom, Austria-Hungary and Czechoslovakia, and each period that Transcarpathia was part of had its own impact on its beautiful appearance.

This tour is a walk through the ancient streets of the city, which immerse tourists in different eras and reveal to them the masterpieces of Europe and Ukraine, showing the mutual influence of architecture of different periods. The Uzhgorod Castle, the Bishop’s Residence, the Greek Catholic Church of the Holy Cross, the linden alley, the Old Village skansen, Korzo Street, the Hasidic synagogue, the Czech quarter with charming sakura trees and other attractions delight the city’s guests, leaving them with memories of a colourful and vibrant journey.

Tour programme

Programme of the sightseeing tour of Uzhgorod:

– A tour of the historic centre with visits to the rock garden, the Greek Catholic Cathedral, St Gisella’s House, the 18th century bishop’s residence, Lipova Alley, the best cafes, mini-sculptures, the bridge over the Uzh, Rynkova and Sandor Petofi squares, the 18th century St George’s Roman Catholic Church, Maria Theresa Park, Korzo Street, the Hasidic synagogue, the Czech quarter and other important city sights.

– Uzhgorod Castle of the 9th-12th centuries.

– Transcarpathian Architectural Ethnographic Museum in the open air.

A walking tour of Uzhgorod always evokes a lot of incredible emotions. Any house or alleyway is full of historical trends, and your feet feel the footsteps of people from another era through the cobblestones laid by the Austrians or Czechs. No wonder, since the history of Ungvar includes more than 1000 years filled with the most significant events.

A tour of the city centre will amaze travellers with a multi-voiced fusion of architectural motifs, where Gothic, Baroque, periods of self-determination, constructivism, etc. are intertwined. A variety of architectural trends intertwine, becoming a single ensemble during a walk along the ancient Korzo Street, whose name translates from Italian as “walking area”. In the 14th century, the Hungarian ruler granted Ungvar the grace to host court fairs, so the famous Koryatovich Square, which until recently was called the Market Square, is no less interesting.

A sightseeing tour of Uzhgorod is held every Friday. Other days can be chosen only by individual appointment.