Smotrych Canyon, Geological monument in Kamianets-Podilskyi, Ukraine.
The canyon extends for 9 kilometers along the Smotrych River, with limestone cliffs rising 50 meters above the water and covering 80 hectares of land.
The canyon's natural fortress characteristics influenced the establishment of Kamianets-Podilskyi city during the medieval period, with fortifications built along its edges.
The canyon's geological formations contain fossils from the ancient Silurian Sea, providing scientific insights into the region's prehistoric marine environment.
Walking paths throughout the canyon allow visitors to observe 360 plant species, including rare specimens listed in Ukraine's Red Book of endangered flora.
This geological formation stands as the single canyon in Ukraine that runs through the center of a major city, creating a natural divide within the urban landscape.
Location: Khmelnytskyi Oblast
GPS coordinates: 48.70667,26.56333
Latest update: March 16, 2025 13:42
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