Rakovets Castle, of which only the tower remains

Rakovets Castle in the Ivano-Frankivsk region is a case in point where I realized how important it is to read reviews on Google Maps when looking for interesting places to visit on your travels. Otherwise, you might end up driving for several hours on a terrible road just to catch a glimpse of the remains of a wall.

Let me show you his photo and tell you the story, and you decide whether you want to go there or not.

The road leading to it is simply disgusting. If you decide to visit this place, you should consider whether it is worth the trouble. After turning off the highway, you will spend a long time driving along the remains of a road covered with white dust and mud, which is frequently blocked by scattered boulders. Let me show you a photo and tell you the story, and you can decide whether you want to go there or not.

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Nevitsky Castle – ruins of one of the oldest castles in Transcarpathia

Nevitsky Castle in the Transcarpathian region of Ukraine is one of thousands of castles in Europe that is on the verge of destruction. It attracts tourists who want to see the remnants of former power and enjoy the magnificent views from it!

It is not far to get here from Uzhgorod, you can get here directly from the bus station in 10 – 15 minutes and then walk up to the castle itself through a wonderful forest. We were one of those who could not refuse during our Prague – Transcarpathian trip to visit this castle and now I will tell you how it was, as well as about the castle itself, its history, show photos and tell you how to get here on your own!

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