Kharkiv

Kharkiv is a city in northeast Ukraine. Sprawling Freedom Square is home to the constructivist Derzhprom building. Shevchenko Park features botanic gardens and a zoo. Kharkiv State Academic Opera and Ballet Theatre stages regular performances. Southwest is the huge Annunciation Cathedral, with 5 domes and a bell tower. Northeast, Maxim Gorky Central Park has a giant Ferris wheel and a cable car.
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Top attractions in Kharkiv

Maxim Gorky Central Park for Culture and Recreation
1. Maxim Gorky Central Park for Culture and Recreation
4.9
(24204)
Park
Nature & Parks
Rides including a cable car, roller coaster & Ferris wheel, plus eateries, sports grounds & a lake.
Mirror Stream
2. Mirror Stream
4.8
(13130)
Fountain
Sights & Landmarks
Famous natural fountain discovered in 1947 paired with a monument known for its unique architecture.
Kharkiv Dolphinarium Nemo
3. Kharkiv Dolphinarium Nemo
4.7
(2318)
Aquarium
Nature & Parks
High-tech dolphinarium with live trainer shows & opportunities for swimming with the animals.
CoffeeDoor Shevchenko Park
4. CoffeeDoor Shevchenko Park
3.8
(241)
Restaurant
Nature & Parks
Svobody Square
5. Svobody Square
Sights & Landmarks
Points of Interest & Landmarks
Huge central square known for the constructivist Derzhprom building & host to various public events.
Blahovishchensʹkyy Kafedralʹnyy Sobor
6. Blahovishchensʹkyy Kafedralʹnyy Sobor
4.8
(2891)
Orthodox church
Sights & Landmarks
Built in 1901, this grand Orthodox cathedral features Byzantine-style details & a bell tower.
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Other notable attractions

Kharkiv Zoo
Zoo
Outdoor Activities
City zoo with large & small animals, plus a children's playground & an outdoor cafe.
Metalist
Stadium
Sights & Landmarks
Multi-purpose stadium, with a capacity of 40,000, current home to FC Metalist Kharkiv football club.
Botanical Garden
Botanical garden
Nature & Parks
Tranquil, tree-filled botanical garden with a scenic array of unique plants, ponds & a greenhouse.
M. F. Sumtsov Kharkiv Historical Museum
Museum
History Museums
History exhibits on Ukraine & its local provinces are presented in a modern glass building.
"Bank Credit Dnepr", office of constitution square
Bank
Sights & Landmarks
Water park Jungle
Aquatic centre
Water & Amusement Parks
Indoor waterpark with a jungle motif offering a wide range of slides & activity pools for all ages.
Skver Strilka
City park
Sights & Landmarks
Urban park wedged between two rivers, with views of the Mist Zakokhanykh cable-stayed bridge.
Eternal Flame "To the Heroes Who Layed Their Heads for the Independence and Freedom of Ukraine"
War memorial
Sights & Landmarks
Fine Arts Museum
Art museum
Museums
Museum showcasing Ukrainian & Russian paintings, plus folk art & religious works.
Mirror Stream
Fountain
Sights & Landmarks
Famous natural fountain discovered in 1947 paired with a monument known for its unique architecture.

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