What to see nearby
Nazarii Yaremchuk's 'Smerekova Khata'
Smerekova Khata is a memorial to Nazarii Yaremchuk, one of the best-loved Ukrainian singers, born in the Vyzhnytsia area. The name refers to his song of the same title, known across Ukraine.
Who Nazarii Yaremchuk was
Nazarii Yaremchuk (1951–1995) was a People's Artist of Ukraine whose voice became a symbol of Ukrainian pop music. His songs 'Smerekova Khata', 'Stozhary', 'Chervona Ruta' and others are still heard today at family celebrations and on journeys through the Carpathians.
The singer was born in the Vyzhnytsia area, and the mountains, forests and song tradition of Bukovyna can be felt throughout his work.
What to see
The house with its blossoming garden conveys the atmosphere of a family home and keeps the singer's memory alive. Here you can learn more about his life, his career and his bond with his home region. For many guests it's a moving place, where childhood songs take on new meaning.
How to plan a visit
Before your trip, check the current opening hours and visiting conditions. Open the route in Google Maps — the link is below. Please behave calmly and respectfully on site.
Vyzhnytsia has other interesting places too, so it's worth setting aside part of the day for an unhurried stroll round the town.
What to combine it with
A cultural route through Bukovyna continues naturally at the Ivan Mykolaichuk estate museum in Chortoriia, while Lake Ispas suits a quiet rest after the museums. In the evening, return to Stizhok to finish the day with a dinner of Bukovynian dishes.
Stay at Stizhok in Berehomet — rooms and accommodation