FEATURES AND TOURIST ATTRACTIVENESS OF THE CARPATHIAN NATIONAL NATURE PARK, UKRAINE

Abstract

The Polonyn Beskydy Mountains, including the Chornohirsky Range, within which the Carpathian National Park is located, are one of the most attractive tourist destinations in the Eastern Carpathians of Ukraine. The purpose of this study is to assess the development of tourism in the aforementioned park and its natural and cultural values. The results clearly indicate that the described territory is characterized by significant diversity and a unique landscape. The altitudes of the terrain exceed 1 100 meters. This determines the diversity and multi-layeredness of the flora, including the existence of mountain pastures, the largest in Europe. In addition, this territory is characterized by multiculturalism and the presence of monuments included in the UNESCO list. Studies have shown that the infrastructure is underdeveloped. However, the authors of this study predict its development after the end of the war in Ukraine and the normalization of public life. It was noted that during the current war, interest in the Carpathian National Park has increased significantly compared to the pre-war period. In 2023, the park was visited by 467,000 people.