Chernivtsi National University, also known as the “Ukrainian Hogwarts,” was declared a UNESCO World Heritage site in 2011. Housed in the former Residence of Bukovynian and Dalmatian Metropolitans, the complex is notable for its stunning architecture and rich history. The university was founded in 1875 and tours, featuring highlights like the Church of the Three Holy Hierarchs and the Metropolitan Building, are available to visitors.
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“Panska Huralnia”, a highly rated restaurant in Chernivtsi, offers Romanian, Jewish and Ukrainian dishes along with home-made tinctures and liqueurs. Housed in a charming old building, the restaurant features large, stylish interiors and good service. The user-friendly menu lists each dish’s cooking time. Despite a brief visit, the reviewer recommended the refreshing “Blow of Citrus” cocktail and the “Bukovynian Salad with Salmon.”
Looking for some unique coffee experience in Chernivtsi? Check out the “Grand Cafe” on 12 Katedralna Street. More than just a café, it’s also a museum filled with fascinating artifacts from the Austrian period. Their coffee and desserts are pretty on point too. The ambiance? Totally Instagram-worthy. Open 8:00 – 22:00. Worth a visit.
The Treetoria restaurant, found close to the Bukovyna hotel at 141 Holovna Street, offers a romantic garden setting with tables nestled among greenery, a fountain, and a scenic bridge. Illuminated by candles and fairy lights in the evening, it provides excellent service and delicious food. It’s notably affordable, making it a great choice for Bukovyna hotel guests.
The “Vіdenska kav’yarnya” restaurant is a Viennese-style 19th-century coffee house with a full restaurant and pastry shop menu, on Olha Kobylianska Street. It features an atmospheric interior decorated with paintings and historical photographs, and offers live music on its summer terrace. Customers can expect large portions, tasty food, and great service.
The Bukovyna Hotel, located at 141 Holovna Street and across Shevchenko Park, enjoys a convenient location near shops and restaurants. The lodging offers amenities like a mini-bar, air conditioning, a clean bathroom with hygiene products, and free Wi-Fi. The hotel serves a varied continental breakfast and offers a large parking space. Their service is praised for its cleanliness, comfort, quietness, and good breakfast.