Self-guided Sightseeing Tour #7 in Kharkiv, Ukraine

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Number of sights 11 sights
Distance 5 km
Ascend 82 m
Descend 65 m

Experience Kharkiv in Ukraine in a whole new way with our free self-guided sightseeing tour. This site not only offers you practical information and insider tips, but also a rich variety of activities and sights you shouldn't miss. Whether you love art and culture, want to explore historical sites or simply want to experience the vibrant atmosphere of a lively city - you'll find everything you need for your personal adventure here.

Individual Sights in Kharkiv

Sight 1: Kharkiv Planetarium

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The Kharkiv Planetarium is a space and educational center of Kharkov in the building of the former Mordviniv Synagogue.

Wikipedia: Харківський планетарій (UK)

463 meters / 6 minutes

Sight 2: Kharkiv Philharmonic Society

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The Kharkiv Philharmonic Society is a leading musical organization in Ukraine, promoting classical music, contemporary music, and Ukrainian folk music.

Wikipedia: Kharkiv Philharmonic Society (EN)

290 meters / 3 minutes

Sight 3: Kharkiv State Academic Opera and Ballet Theatre named after Mykola Lysenko

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Kharkiv State Academic Opera and Ballet Theatre named after Mykola LysenkoSerhii BobokIf you have any questions please contact with me. Other photos see here.Якщо у Вас є якісь запитання будь ласка зв'яжіться зі мною. Інші фотографії Ви можете переглянути тут / CC BY-SA 4.0

The Kharkiv National Academic Opera and Ballet Theatre named after Mykola Lysenko is a theater in Kharkiv, Ukraine. The postmodern theater building was built in 1991 and features tufa tiles.

Wikipedia: Kharkiv State Academic Opera and Ballet Theatre named after Mykola Lysenko (EN)

519 meters / 6 minutes

Sight 4: Cathedral of the Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary

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The Cathedral of the Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary also called Assumption Cathedral is the name given to a religious building affiliated with the Latin Catholic Church and is located in the city of Kharkiv, in Kharkiv Oblast in east part of the European country of Ukraine. The temple was built in neo-Gothic style between 1887 and 1892 on Gogol Street. The author of the temple project was a Polish architect, Bolesław Michałowski (1830-1909). He designed about 30 buildings in Kharkiv.

Wikipedia: Cathedral of the Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary, Kharkiv (EN), Website

347 meters / 4 minutes

Sight 5: Fountain The Mirror Stream

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Mirror Stream is a fountain in Kharkiv, Ukraine. The natural fountain was discovered in 1947.

Wikipedia: Mirror Stream (EN)

551 meters / 7 minutes

Sight 6: Харківський морський музей

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The Museum of the Sea is a museum dedicated to the history of shipbuilding and navigation. It was opened on June 3, 2009. It is located in the center of Kharkov, in the building of the Palace of Culture "Police" on Zhon Myronositsy Street.

Wikipedia: Харківський морський музей (UK)

776 meters / 9 minutes

Sight 7: Харківський літературний музей

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Харківський літературний музей Nadiya Li / CC BY-SA 3.0

The Kharkiv Literary Museum is a state museum in Kharkiv.

Wikipedia: Харківський літературний музей (UK)

976 meters / 12 minutes

Sight 8: Shevchenko Monument

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Shevchenko Monument Сергій Клименко / CC-BY-SA-3.0

The monument to Taras Hryhorovych Shevchenko in Kharkiv is a monument to the Ukrainian poet, writer, artist and thinker Taras Hryhorovych Shevchenko in the city of Kharkiv, one of the best examples of monumental Shevchenko in the world.

Wikipedia: Пам'ятник Тарасові Шевченку (Харків) (UK)

174 meters / 2 minutes

Sight 9: 50 Паралель

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The monument to the 50th parallel is an original sign in Kharkiv, symbolizing that the city is the largest on the 50th parallel of north latitude. Installed in the City Garden. Shevchenko along the line of the 50th parallel of northern latitude.

Wikipedia: Пам'ятник 50-й паралелі (UK)

355 meters / 4 minutes

Sight 10: Taras Shevchenko Garden

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The Taras Shevchenko Garden is a botanical natural monument in the center of Kharkiv, one of the oldest in the city.

Wikipedia: Сад імені Тараса Шевченка (Харків) (UK)

502 meters / 6 minutes

Sight 11: Kharkiv Zoo

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Kharkivskyi State Zoological Park is an object of the Kharkiv nature reserve fund of national importance. It was founded in 1895 and announced by the resolution of the Council of Ministers of the Ukrainian SSR of July 22, 1983. Located on the street. Sumsky, 35. The area of the zoo is 22 hectares.

Wikipedia: Харківський зоопарк (UK), Website

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