Where to go to relax, enjoy the beauty of pristine nature and see the most ancient historical monuments? Of course, to Khmelnitsky region, which is always happy to surprise tourists with unique cultural, historical and rich natural heritage.
The history of Khmelnitsky region goes back to the distant Paleolithic era — that’s when the settlement of this territory began. That is why attractions of Khmelnitsky region are not only ancient cities and nature reserves, but also the remains of dozens of settlements of ancient man of the Paleolithic and Neolithic eras.
In VIII-IX century in the region lived Duliby, Volynians, Tivertsy and Ulici. Together with other neighboring peoples they formed Kievan Rus. Then the territory was subordinated to the Terebovl principality, after — Galicia, and from the beginning of the XIII century the whole Khmelnytsky region became part of the Galicia-Volyn principality, which in the middle of the century was subdued by the Tatar-Mongols. But in the middle of the XV century Kamyanets-Podilskyi receives Magdeburg right — the right to self-government.
Being on the important trade route from Lviv to the Black Sea, Kamyanets-Podolsky flourishes and becomes the largest trade center in Khmelnitschyna. The fortress of the ancient city was located on the border of Christian and Muslim cultures, reflected the raids of Turks and Tatars. This conditioned its unique architectural appearance, combining religious buildings of different religions. 
Now Kamenets-Podolsky Fortress is more often referred to as the Old Town — it is protected by UNESCO as a monument of world cultural heritage.
Only after liberation from the oppression of the Tatar-Mongols, Khmelnytsky region again falls under the subordination of foreigners — from the second half of the XIV century it was part of Lithuania, then from 1430 — Poland, and in 1672 Kamyanets-Podolsky, and soon the whole province is captured by the Turkish-Tatar troops of Sultan Mohammed IV. Turkey returned the territory to Poland only in 1699, and after the partition of Poland in 1793, the entire right-bank Ukraine and Khmelnitsky region, including Khmelnitsky, became part of Russia.
Evidence of such turbulent history of Khmelnitsky region, which lasted more than 5 centuries — are numerous monuments of town planning, monumental art and architecture: ancient and medieval castles, cult Jewish and Catholic buildings, palaces, parks and much more. In total, there are 2015 of them in the region! So every tourist will certainly find something to see — the region unobtrusively disposes to immerse in history, creating a light intoxicating feeling of joining something great, great and eternal.
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Today Khmelnitsky region is 13 cities, 5 of which are of regional subordination (Khmelnitsky, Neteshyn, Slavuta, Shepetivka and Kamyanets-Podolsky), 1417 rural settlements and 24 urban-type settlements. Agricultural and industrial production prevails. Almost 1.4 million people live in the region, and its territory is 20.6 thousand square kilometers — 3.4% of the entire territory of Ukraine.
The current administrative center of the region is the city of Khmelnitsky, it was formed in 1493, and became the regional center, replacing Kamenets-Podolskij in 1941. Since its foundation, the city was called Proskurov; together with the region in Khmelnickij it was renamed in 1954.
On architectural-historical and archaeological monuments the advantages of Khmelnitsky region do not end. The natural riches of this region deserve special attention. Powerful reserves of medicinal and table waters and mineral resources made Khmelnitsky region an attractive destination and for those who want to improve their health, relax from the hustle and bustle of the world. And in the region everything disposes to this — the presence of excellent sanatoriums and rest homes, magnificent landscapes and a unique atmosphere of tranquility.