Zvyahel
Birthplace of the Ukrainian poet Lesya Ukrainka, Zvyahel is a town in northern Ukraine's Zhytomyr Oblast, set on the Sluch River and first recorded in 1256. The centre is walkable, with cafés and restaurants within easy reach, and the surrounding area offers scenic viewpoints. The town developed as an urban centre in the 16th century under the Ostrozky princes and sits on the main Lviv–Kyiv route, making it a practical stop for travellers crossing the region.
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- Population55,925
- Nearest water from center 1.0 km0.6 mi
Nearest airports
Zvyahel: quick answers
Where is Zvyahel?
Zvyahel is in Ukraine, about 84 km52 miles in a straight line from Zhytomyr.
How do you get to Zvyahel?
The nearest airport is Zhytomyr (ZTR), about 1 hr 31 min away by road.
What's the weather like in Zvyahel?
The warmest month is July, averaging 20°C67°F across day and night; the coolest is January, at -3°C26°F. The wettest month is July, with about 101 mm4.0 in of precipitation. (Monthly averages, 1991–2020.)
What's in Zvyahel?
OpenStreetMap lists 3 museums, 9 restaurants, 12 cafés and 7 places of worship within 2 km of the centre.
What's near Zvyahel?
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