Monastyryshche, Nature reserve in Kirovohrad Oblast, Ukraine.
The Monastyryshche protected area contains large granite formations and stone structures spread across the natural landscape near Kropyvnytskyi.
The site received official protected status in 1994, preserving both its geological formations and ancient archaeological evidence of human settlements.
Local narratives include stories of female nuns carrying soil for penance and tales of hidden treasures from periods of Tatar and Cossack presence.
Visitors need to arrange transportation from Kropyvnytskyi by bus or car, with the journey taking approximately two hours to reach the reserve.
The reserve houses the green lizard, which reaches lengths of up to 40 centimeters, making it the largest lizard species in Ukraine.
Location: Kirovohrad Oblast
Inception: 1994
GPS coordinates: 47.82944,32.39278
Latest update: March 21, 2025 02:02
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