History works wonders with the cities and events. The once great city, outshining even the glory of the capital, is little known today. The first mention was already a big city comes at a time of conquest Lubech Prince Oleg in 882. Surprisingly, the great city was conquered by the governor not only imposed a tribute, but also allowed to use tax Liubech with Byzantium.
In addition to trade in shipbuilding flourished craft. It is in Lyubech on Castle Hill was a famous congress of princes, seeks to unite against a common enemy.
In 1147, the city on fire, and 90 years later, a horde of Batu devastated Liubech completely. In the late 17th century in the city settled Cossacks and it began a new era.
Today Liubech is the status of the village and attracts more and more tourists who want to plunge into the story. Liubech ideal for a weekend tour .
Attractions of city
Reminder of the pluperfect days are preserved historical sites and monuments recently posed. Thus, at the Castle Hill from the strengthening stayed shaft and several sculptures narrating the events of 9 and 11 centuries. But Anthony Cave and Kamenica Polubotko largely unchanged.
Religious institutions of the city, such as the Spaso-Preobrazhensky Cathedral of Sts and have been restored and are waiting for visitors. Scenic Reserve "Kachanivka" rich in fine architecture.
Holidays and important dates
In addition to all national and local holidays, residents say Lubech and church. One of the most important and most revered became the feast day of St. Anthony. Revered saint who was born here on July 23.
On the scale of note in the village carnival, celebration Midsummer and Christmas. Liubech regularly takes all kinds of traditional festivals. In 2014, in the village festival of martial arts "Kievan Rus".
Trade
In the distant past Liubech famous shipbuilding. At the local lake built ships-lived, and then on the banks of the Dnieper much broader repairing large vessels, often comes to town.
Today, the main earnings brings the village tourism. More and more developing archaeological reserve "Ancient Liubech" appeared preconditions for restoration of the castle in its historic location.
How to get there
All roads leading to Liubech pass through Chernigov . Getting to the regional center can bus, train or car. From Chernigov to Lubech way short, about 90 minutes and distance is only 60 kilometers.
This path can be done on the car, which should move on the highway E95, turn, before reaching Chernigov, in the direction of Slavutych. Or turn around Chernigov in the north-west, it`s easier to navigate the terrain, but longer way. For those who travel by public transport, there are regular shuttle buses. They go from the suburban railway station of Chernigov.
