Self-guided Sightseeing Tour #8 in Kharkiv, Ukraine
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6.9 km
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Experience Kharkiv in Ukraine in a whole new way with our 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 KharkivSight 1: ЗіС-3
The 76-mm divisional gun M1942 (ZiS-3) was a Soviet 76.2 mm divisional field gun used during World War II. ZiS was a factory designation and stood for Zavod imeni Stalina, the honorific title of Artillery Factory No. 92, which first constructed this gun.
Sight 2: Kharkiv Planetarium
The Kharkiv Planetarium is a space and educational center of Kharkiv in the building of the former "Mordvinovskaya" synagogue.
Sight 3: Kharkiv Philharmonic Society
The Kharkiv Philharmonic Society is a leading musical organization in Ukraine, promoting classical music, contemporary music, and Ukrainian folk music.
Sight 4: Kharkiv State Academic Opera and Ballet Theatre named after Mykola Lysenko
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)
Sight 5: Cathedral of the Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary
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 Roman 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
Sight 6: Fountain The Mirror Stream
Mirror Stream is a fountain in Kharkiv, Ukraine. The natural fountain was discovered in 1947.
Sight 7: Харківський морський музей
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.
Sight 8: Харківський літературний музей
Kharkiv Literary Museum is a state museum in Kharkiv.
Sight 9: Shevchenko Monument
The monument to Taras Shevchenko in Kharkiv is a monument to the Ukrainian poet, writer, artist and thinker Taras Grigorievich Shevchenko in the city of Kharkiv, one of the best examples of monumental Shevchenkiana in the world.
Sight 10: 50 Паралель
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 passing the 50th parallel of north latitude.
Sight 11: Taras Shevchenko Garden
The Taras Shevchenko Garden is a botanical natural monument in the center of Kharkiv, one of the oldest in the city.
Sight 12: Kharkiv Zoo
Kharkiv State Zoological Park is an object of the nature reserve fund of Kharkiv of national importance. It was founded in 1895 and declared by the Resolution of the Council of Ministers of the Ukrainian SSR of July 22, 1983. Located on the street. Sumskaya, 35. The area of the zoo is 22 hectares.
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