Parashka () is a mountain in the

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. It is the highest peak of the Parashka Range in the

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). Highest peak reaches above sea level. It is located at a distance north-west from the district center Skole and from the regional center of

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Etymology

According to legend, the mountain is named after Parashka — the daughter (according to other version — a wife) of Prince Svyatoslav Volodymyrovych, son of Volodymyr I Sviatoslavych, who was killed on this mountain by the troops of Sviatopolk I of Kyiv in 1015. This event was preceded by the battle between Sviatoslav and Sviatopolk near the town of Skole.

Geology, ecology

Geologically, the mountain is formed from layered sandstones and shales.Parashka, Mount
/ref> It is situated on the territory of the Skole Beskids National Nature Park.

Fun facts

* Parashka is the highest peak, which lies entirely in the Lviv region. * In good weather from the top of Parashka you can see the nearby village of Korchyn, as well as the cities of Stryy,

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(cement plant), and even

(90 km). Гора_Парашка_з_Львова_(90_км).jpeg, Mount Parashka (in the middle) in the background of the building of the State Tax Service. View from Lviv (90 km) Хрест на вершині гори Парашка.jpg, Cross on the top of Parashka

References

External links

Parashka, Mount

Mount Parashka
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