Explore Zhukov in Ukraine
Zhukov in the region of L'vivs'ka is a town in Ukraine - some 259 mi or ( 416 km ) West of Kiev , the country's capital city .
Current time in Zhukov is now 03:26 AM (Friday) . The local timezone is named " Europe/Kiev " with a UTC offset of 2 hours. Depending on the availability of means of transportation, these more prominent locations might be interesting for you: Timişoara, Oradea, Iaşi, Cluj-Napoca, and Zolochiv. Since you are here already, make sure to check out Timişoara . Where to go and what to see in Zhukov ? We have collected some references on our attractions page.
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Zolochiv Castle
Zolochiv Castle was a residence of the Sobieski noble family on a hill at the confluence of two small rivers in the south-eastern part of Zolochiv, Galicia. The rectangular fort was built in 1634-36 by Jakub Sobieski using the labor of enslaved Crimean Tatars. The Sobieski castle comprised solid walls in a then current Dutch style, with four pentagonal towers at each corner, and the so-called "grand palace".
Located at 49.80 24.91 (Lat./Long.); Less than 12 km away
Pomoriany Castle
Pomoriany Castle (Ukrainian: Поморянський замок, Pomorians'kyi zamok) is a ruined castle in the village of Pomoriany, Zolochiv District, Lviv Oblast, Ukraine. It originated in the 16th century as a well-fortified noble residence on the bank of the Zolota Lypa River. The castle's early owners included Mikolaj Świnka and Jan Sienieński.
Located at 49.64 24.93 (Lat./Long.); Less than 12 km away
Aeroflot Flight 8381
Aeroflot Flight 8381 was the designation on a scheduled flight of a two-engined Tupolev Tu-134 which departed Tallinn Airport in Estonia, at 10:38 am on 3 May 1985, for Chişinău in Moldova, making a stopover at Lviv, Ukraine. While descending to Lviv in overcast weather, it collided at 12:13 with a Soviet Air Force Antonov An-26 which had just taken off from Lviv. The collision occurred at an altitude of 13,000 feet.
Located at 49.84 24.86 (Lat./Long.); Less than 15 km away
Univ Lavra
Univ Holy Dormition Lavra of the Studite Rite (Ukrainian: Свято-Успенська Унівська Лавра Студійського уставу) is the only lavra of the Ukrainian Greek-Catholic Church. It is situated in Peremyshliany Raion, Lviv Oblast. The monastery houses about 100 Studite Brethren. The original Orthodox monastery was founded ca. 1400 by Theodore, the son of Liubartas. Parts of the 15th century walls survive. The abbey was surrounded by a high rampart and a deep moat.
Located at 49.71 24.59 (Lat./Long.); Less than 15 km away
Bilyi Kamin
Bilyi Kamin is a village in the Zolochiv Raion in Lviv Oblast, located in western Ukraine. It is located near the larger town of Brody, Ukraine.
Located at 49.90 24.83 (Lat./Long.); Less than 21 km away
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