Tunnel of Love

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The Tunnel of Love, located in the small Ukrainian village of Klevan, is an amazingly beautiful and captivating tree tunnel formed by a canopy of dense trees over a train track. The track within the tunnel is a segment of an operating industrial railway line which passes through a deep forest, producing a natural tunnel. The railway connects the nearby fibreboard factory to the nearby main line about 6.4 km away. The tree tunnel, which is part of the forested route, is about 4 km long. Trains pass through the tunnel three times a day.

Tourists, especially couples and photographers, are lured to the Tunnel of Love by its romantic ambience and breathtaking view, which leaves an everlasting impression on the visitors. The tunnel is especially beautiful in the spring and summer, when the sun peers through the dense leaves and branches, creating a diffused light appearance.

It is a popular spot for weddings and engagement photos, and a small chapel has also come up near it. According to local legend, couples who walk through the tunnel together will see their love grow stronger. It is also a popular place for people to simply relax and enjoy the peace and quiet of nature.

The rail line was originally built by the Soviets for military purposes. Once the Soviets left, nature took over the disused track, and with the passage of time, the growth of the trees created a thickly arched cover over the track. Later, when the fibreboard factory came up and the track was reused, the goods train from the factory running over the track cut the branches of trees and bushes into the perfect shape of a tunnel. 

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