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Vinnista - history of city and other useful information about Vinnytsya

Vinnytsya - picturesque city in Ukraine with a peculiar history of foundation, in other matters, as well as many other, larger cities. However, this is the greenest city of regional importance, attracts most tourists to visit historic sites.

History
More than a century in what is now dominated Vinnitsa Golden Horde. It was not until on the ground without stepping army Duke Algirdas. In the annals mentioned in 1362, when the nephews of the Lithuanian Grand Duke Konstantin and Fedor Koryatovicha begin their build and strengthen the walls of possessions - Fortress lands.
For a long time on the banks of the Bug, on the highest mountain, a castle of the rulers of the new city. In the late nineteenth century, the castle was dismantled in parts quarry. They say that under the rubble of the castle was found unusual human skeleton with elongated head and a few weapons, similar to the more modern, in consequence of its smooth, polished look.
Vinnitsa came into existence under the name since 1396. The first governor of the city was named Duke Vytautas.
In 1431, castle was destroyed by Vytautas Tatars.
By the end of the 15th century it became part of the Polish border.
By the 17th century, the territory has already been built temple complex.

In early July, forty-eight Cossack force people took Vinnitsa, severely punished the Jews and nobles. Next year on all documentation Vinnitsa joined Ukrainian possessions and joined the Kalnitsky Cossack Regiment.
Having gone through a few dozen raids and territorial divisions, as well as a terrible plague that claimed the lives of thousands of citizens, Vinnitsa was under Russia.
By the end of the 19th century in the winery there were about ten thousand inhabitants, were five schools had their own good hospital and operated theater.
In 1870, over the long-awaited construction and finally opened railway Kiev-Odessa-Balta, through which the town has grown up and is almost three times. In Podolia taking leadership on turnover, to liaise with neighboring cities.

In the Great Patriotic War took part everyone of the male population was able to honor his country. This war did not spare anyone.
July 1941 year Vinnitsa was taken by German forces. There was nowhere to escape. On all sides by the Germans invaded and destroyed their camp near Vinnitsa, was located "Werewolf"
In total war cost about forty-two thousand lives of the townspeople. But despite the deaths, clandestine groups working in the flesh until the last day of the war.
Losses after the war, the city has suffered enormous. Left out of fifty ten operating plants of a hundred thousand less than thirty, half of the housing stock is completely destroyed.
Vinnichane not abandoned the city. Joint efforts by 1948 the city's industry has caught up with the pre-war figures.

Vinnitsa today. Transport
Today, in Vinnitsa are a lot to see and where to go. And most importantly, on what. Hour public transport: trams, buses, private mini-bus and taxi services. With that, the city distinguished by such sights that can be compared with foreign shows. For some, the best in tropical countries with a more stable financial situation due to an established tourist industry, but there are others. Those who appreciate the beauty of our seats and seek to improve ideas, happy that speaks the same language as those who stand by and watch the beauty of the native or the nearby town.

Attractions Vinnitsa
This attraction is the light of Vinnitsa Fountain Roshen on the waterfront. His show is not just mesmerizing. Visitors is difficult to believe that this is happening in front of them. Billions of small spray painted with rainbow colors give their views of a great mood and irresistible desire enthusiastically scream with pleasure.
For groups of children that a free visit to a chocolate factory. During the tour, children can look "for backwards Zolotinka" known confectionery brands. See the eyes start and final production of their favorite sweets and even chat with confectioners.
Of course, in modern attractions to date, you can just get lost: night clubs, decorated with magical light Vetrin and brochures cute streets, lively area, smiling people, bars, restaurants and theaters. But do not visit the main architectural structures can not soak up the spirit of standing firmly on his feet the city. For a more relaxing bypass ancient buildings, temples, with the remaining boards Polish churches and of course places, crowded energy morale WWII. Daily rental apartment in Vinnitsa you can choose from catalog on our site most suitable and safe regions and devote their weekends knowledge of their land. After all this it defended our ancestors, that we remember, aware and proud of the places from which were born and no matter what corner of the world we buried a fortune.