Dnistrovskyi Raion district, Chernivtsi Oblast, Ukraine

Places to visit near Zhvanets

Zhvanets is a town in Dnistrovskyi Raion district, Chernivtsi Oblast, Ukraine, home to about 1,529 people. Within 50 km by road there are 106 places to visit — 36 forts & heritage, 9 churches, 12 caves and 12 waterfalls. The must-see places are Khotyn Fortress (4 km), Гетьману Петру Сагайдачному (5 km) and Kamianets-Podilskyi Castle (19 km).

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Zhvanets at a glance

Location
Dnistrovskyi Raion district, Chernivtsi Oblast, Ukraine
Population
about 1,529
Coordinates
48.5497° N, 26.4874° E
Places within 50 km
106 (6 must-see)
Best time to visit
October to February for forts & heritage; July to January, best August to November right after rains for waterfalls; year-round for churches and caves

Top places to visit near Zhvanets

Ranked by how worth the drive they are from Zhvanets: must-see places and the closest well-loved spots first. Open a place for photos, today’s visitor status, timings and directions.

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Forts & heritage near Zhvanets

77 forts & heritage within 100 km of Zhvanets. The closest is Khotyn Fortress (4 km). Best time: october to february.

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Churches near Zhvanets

25 churches within 100 km of Zhvanets. The closest is Church of the Immaculate Conception of the Blessed Virgin Mary (1 km). Best time: year-round.

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Caves near Zhvanets

24 caves within 100 km of Zhvanets. The closest is Атлантида (15 km). Best time: year-round.

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Waterfalls near Zhvanets

21 waterfalls within 100 km of Zhvanets. The closest is Водопад (5 km). Best time: july to january, best august to november right after rains.

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Hill stations & viewpoints near Zhvanets

17 hill stations & viewpoints within 100 km of Zhvanets. The closest is Strimka Lan (17 km). Best time: october to february for cool, clear air.

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Wildlife, forests & gardens near Zhvanets

11 wildlife, forests & gardens within 100 km of Zhvanets. The closest is Ботанічний сад (19 km). Best time: november to march for sightings.

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A one-day trip from Zhvanets

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 47 km on the road.

  1. Start in Zhvanets
  2. 1 km Church of the Immaculate Conception of the Blessed Virgin Mary · church, Kamianets-Podilskyi Raion
  3. 1 km Церква Перенесеня Мощей Св. Миколая Чудотворця УГКЦ · church, Kamianets-Podilskyi Raion
  4. 18 km Kamianets-Podilskyi Castle · heritage site, Dnistrovskyi Raion
  5. 22 km Гетьману Петру Сагайдачному · heritage site, Dnistrovskyi Raion
  6. 1 km Khotyn Fortress · heritage site, Dnistrovskyi Raion
  7. 4 km Back to Zhvanets

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How to reach Zhvanets

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    Count by type (within 100 km)

    Places near Zhvanets by type
    TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
    Forts & heritage3677Khotyn Fortress (4 km)
    Churches925Church of the Immaculate Conception of the Blessed Virgin Mary (1 km)
    Caves1224Атлантида (15 km)
    Waterfalls1221Водопад (5 km)
    Hill stations & viewpoints1317Strimka Lan (17 km)
    Other attractions615Замок (16 km)
    Wildlife, forests & gardens611Ботанічний сад (19 km)
    Museums510Гончарна Майстерня (19 km)
    Parks38Armenian Bastion (19 km)
    Lakes, dams & reservoirs23Dniester Reservoir (43 km)
    Beaches & coast22Пісчаний кар'єр (12 km)

    Zhvanets: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Zhvanets?

    Khotyn Fortress (heritage site, about 4 km), Гетьману Петру Сагайдачному (heritage site, about 5 km), Kamianets-Podilskyi Castle (heritage site, about 19 km), Church of the Immaculate Conception of the Blessed Virgin Mary (church, about 1 km), Церква Перенесеня Мощей Св. Миколая Чудотворця УГКЦ (church, about 1 km), Kudryntsi Castle (heritage site, about 21 km).

    How many tourist places are there within 50 km of Zhvanets?

    106 places on Spotwander: 36 forts & heritage, 9 churches, 12 caves, 12 waterfalls, 13 hill stations & viewpoints.

    Which is the nearest fort to Zhvanets?

    Khotyn Fortress, about 4 km by road; Гетьману Петру Сагайдачному (5 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest church to Zhvanets?

    Church of the Immaculate Conception of the Blessed Virgin Mary, about 1 km by road; Церква Перенесеня Мощей Св. Миколая Чудотворця УГКЦ (0 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest cave to Zhvanets?

    Атлантида, about 15 km by road; Atlantida (15 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Zhvanets?

    Start in Zhvanets, visit Church of the Immaculate Conception of the Blessed Virgin Mary, then Церква Перенесеня Мощей Св. Миколая Чудотворця УГКЦ, then Kamianets-Podilskyi Castle, then Гетьману Петру Сагайдачному, then Khotyn Fortress, and drive back — about 47 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Zhvanets?

    October to February for forts & heritage; July to January, best August to November right after rains for waterfalls; year-round for churches and caves.

    Towns near Zhvanets

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