Truskavets is a resort at the foot-hills of the Carpathians. The town was a popular holiday destination for Austrian and Polish intelligentsia, that actually has been reflected in the architecture of the buildings in Truskavets city center. Posh villas in the past built in various West European styles, now funtion as hotels or residences. The outskirts of Truskavets are rich for various mineral water springs, the most popular of which is Naftusia. In its healing characteristics, it is equal to the mineral waters of Karlovy Vary (Check Republic). Today Truskavets is a popular international spa resort with a well-developed infrastucture for holidays and treatment.
Rozhirche is a village situated 20 km away from Stryi at the foot-hills of the Carpathians. During Kyivan Rus times there was an ancient town and an overrock monastery here.
At the local farm you can see ostriches, buffalo, Carpathian horses and boars, as well as taste a delicious Ukrainian lunch and visit a real Kryivka (underground hiding place).
