Czernowitz is a city located in present-day Ukraine, historically known as a cultural and educational center in the Bukovina region. It was part of the Austro-Hungarian Empire until the end of World War I and has a rich history influenced by various cultures, including Romanian, Ukrainian, and Jewish communities. The city is renowned for its beautiful architecture, including the Czernowitz University, a UNESCO World Heritage site. Czernowitz has also been a hub for literature and arts, producing notable figures such as the writer Paul Celan and the poet Rose Ausländer.