Cloudy day. In the morning I took a walk around Uzhhorod expecting that the churches will be open for service. Good idea! Huge Greek Cathedral was open and I had a chance to enjoy beautiful interior with great ikonostas. I Kalvin church there was also service and I had a chance to listen to the singings in… Hungarian. Yes, Transcarpatians are a melting pot of many nations!
Then I took a bus to Mukacheve. Ukraine. Some people buy the ticket in the terminal. But most of passengers is embarking the bus right on the street, 50 m away. They are giving money to the driver and did not ask for the ticket. Secret? They pay less that me with the ticket (29 hr).
In Mukacheve I checked-in in Tonal hotel just near railway station. 400 hr for double room with shared bath.
The main attraction of Mukacheve is Palanka Castle from 15th century built on the high hill. It is worth to climb and pay 30 hr entry fee.
Great view from the bastions, exhibitions: history, etnography, paintings…
Back in the town I took a long walk to the other side of the river to visit Orthodox female Monastery of St Nicolas – great interior there too!
