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Ivano-Frankivsk (Ukrainian: Івано-Франківськ, IPA: [iˈwɑno frɐnˈkiu̯sʲk] ⓘ), formerly Stanyslaviv, Stanislav and Stanisławów, is a city in western Ukraine. It serves as the administrative centre of Ivano-Frankivsk Oblast as well as Ivano-Frankivsk Raion within the oblast.
Ivano-Frankivsk, city, western Ukraine. It lies along the Bystritsa River just above its confluence with the Dniester River. Founded in 1662 as the Polish town of Stanisławów (Ukrainian: Stanyslaviv), it occupied an important position on the northern approach to the Yablonitsky Pass over the.
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Foundation of Ivano-Frankivsk
Ivano-Frankivsk was founded by Andrzej Potocki, a Polish nobleman, magnate and military commander, in 1662. He named the town Stanislawow - either after his father, Stanislaw Potocki, or his son Stanislaw, or Saint Stanislaus the Martyr, the first Polish-born saint. In 1663, King John II Casimir of Poland officially approved the coat of arms of Stanislawow and granted it the Magdeburg right (the town could have self-government, elect a headman and a court). It played an important role in prot...
Ivano-Frankivsk is a small cozy regional center with a European atmosphere and rich history. It is located in the south-west of Ukraine, about 150-300 km from the borders of Poland, Romania, Hungary, Slovakia, which creates favorable conditions for the multilateral development of the city. The coat of arms of Ivano-Frankivsk depicts a fortress wall...
Town Hall(1928-1935) - the main symbol of Ivano-Frankivsk standing on Rynok (Market) Square, the central square and the historical center of the city. This is one of the few town halls in Ukraine built in the constructivist style with art deco elements. The height of the building is about 50 meters. Its observation deck offers a beautiful view of I...
Nov 6, 2016 · Ivano-Frankivsk, Ukraine - an underrated destination with the laid-back vibe and interesting history. Click to read about the city and plan your trip there! Home
Ivano-Frankivsk is a city of roughly 210,000 people, which was originally a fortress built to protect the Polish Lithuanian Commonwealth. Read about the city's ties to its Tatar, Turkish, Austrian, Polish and Russian past.
Ivano-Frankivsk (Ukrainian: Івано-Франківськ, Ivano-Frankivs'k; Polish: Iwano-Frankowsk; German: Iwano-Frankiwsk; Russian: Івано-Франкoвск, romanized: Ivano-Frankovsk, see also other names) is an administrative center in western Ukraine with almost 350 years of history as a city settlement.
Ivano-Frankivsk Oblast (Ukrainian: Івано-Франківська область, romanized: Ivano-Frankivska oblast), also referred to as Ivano-Frankivshchyna (Івано-Франківщина) or simply Frankivshchyna, is an oblast (region) in western Ukraine.
