Title: City of Chernivtsi Status: The administrative center of Chernivtsi region, is the historical center of Bukovyna. Location: Located in the south-west of Ukraine on the border between the Carpathians and the Eastern European plain. It is situated on the terraces of the valley of the Prut River. Population: 251 000 thousand inhabitants Area: 152,753 sq. km. km. Waterways: River Prut, river Shubranets Founded: 1408 Background: The city originates from the ancient fortress on the river Prut, rooted in the 12th century. to protect southern borders of the Galician principality. First mentioned as "Black City" in documents in 1408 was a member of Moldavia, Turkey, Austria-Hungary, and Romania. Modern form began to take shape Chernivtsi recently - in the second half of the 18th century., So that the integrity of the city is distinguished architectural monuments of the old center, where the intertwined Byzantine, Gothic, Baroque and other styles. The most famous architectural monuments have appeared in the 19th century. A characteristic feature of Chernivtsi late 19th - early 20th century was the lack of antagonism between cultures in the city and their harmonious coexistence. In 1940, in accordance with the provisions of the Molotov-Ribbentropp, Bukovyna was divided into Northern (waste to the Soviet Union) and South (the remaining part of Romania). Chernivtsi were occupied by the Red Army and incorporated into the USSR. In July 1941 the city was occupied by Romanian troops (who fought on the side of Germany), administrative and became part of Romania. In March 1944, Chernivtsi practically without a fight again been occupied by the Soviet Army. The city is often referred to as "Little Vienna" or even "Little Paris" for a bright image with an architectural touch of the Austrian Art Nouveau and French Art Nouveau. Sightseeing: Estate Bukovynian metropolitans, Town Hall, Armenian Church.