House of the State Industry

Kharkiv, pr-pt Pravdy, 4

 Sights of Kharkov The House of State Industry is located on the main square of Kharkov - Freedom Square. By this building, built in the late 20-ies of the last century, it is impossible to pass today. All those who see Gosprom for the first time are impressed not only by its gigantic dimensions, but also by the architectural style.

The Water Museum in Kharkov

Kharkov, ul. Krasnooktyabrskaya, etc.

 Sights of Kharkov It only seems at first glance that we know everything about the water. And what in it can be interesting? Flowing to himself and flowing. The Kharkov Water Museum refutes these conservative judgments. It turns out that you can talk about water for hours.

The Museum of outstanding Kharkov residents. KI Shulzhenko

Kharkiv, Baikalsky, 1

 Sights of Kharkov Kharkiv - the native city of the famous singer Claudia Shulzhenko. Therefore, it is not accidental that the museum dedicated to her life and creativity appeared just here. There are several expositions in the museum that tell about the singer's creative path. One of the rooms completely reproduces the interior of her house

The Museum of Ceramic Tiles and Sanitary Engineering

Kharkov, Moskovsky Avenue, 257

 Sights of Kharkov Despite its not very expressive name ( what can be interesting in the sinks and mixers?), the museum acquaints visitors with interesting exhibits.

The Cosmos Museum in Kharkov

Kharkov, per. Kravtsova, 15

 Sights of Kharkov This museum is the first museum opened in Ukraine dedicated to cosmonautics and ufology. To it it is possible to concern skeptically - a pier, newcomers do not exist. However, many people thought about the fact that we are still not alone in the universe after we looked into the museum.

Militia Museum in Kharkov

Kharkov, ul. Sovnarkomovskaya, 13

 Sights of Kharkov Similar museums can often be found in large cities. The Kharkov Police Museum has been working for 40 years and tells about the history of local law enforcement agencies

The Museum of Sex and Sexual Cultures of the World in Kharkov

Kharkov, ul. Mironositskaya, etc. 81a

 Sights of Kharkov A rare city of the world can boast such a museum. In Ukraine, he is the only one who engages in educational and educational activities in the field of sexual relations. Fortunately, humanity has enough experience to share it.

Holocaust Museum in Kharkov

Kharkov, ul. Petrovskogo, d. 28

 Sightseeings of Kharkiv Kharkov operates the only museum in Ukraine that tells about the persecution of Jews during the Second World War. Documents and materials about the life of prisoners in Auschwitz, torture of Jews, mass executions, trials of fascists are presented here.

Freedom Square in Kharkov

Kharkov, pl. Freedom

 Sights of Kharkov Freedom Square - the main square of Kharkov. According to the size of the "Maidan Svobodi" (this is the name in Ukrainian) this is about five times bigger than the Red Square in Moscow. So to visit Kharkov and not to visit the largest area of ​​Ukraine will be, to put it bluntly, illogical.

Intercession Cathedral in Kharkov

Kharkov, ul. Universitetskaya

 Kharkiv Attractions Kharkiv has many Orthodox sights, but the main one is the Pokrovsky Cathedral, which is located on Universitetskaya Street and belongs to the St. Pokrovsky Monastery of the same name. The monastery is one of the oldest stone buildings in modern Kharkov.

Assumption Cathedral in Kharkov

Kharkov, ul. Universitetskaya, 11

 Sights of Kharkov Uspensky Cathedral is one of the most visited Orthodox sights of Kharkov. The temple rises in the center of the city, at the intersection of Universitetskaya and Kvitki-Osnovyanenko streets. According to historians, the cathedral was erected in the middle of the 17th century

"Mirror Stream" fountain

Kharkov, ul. Sumskaya

 Sights of Kharkov The fountain "Mirror Stream" (it is also called the "Glass Stream") is a universally recognized symbol of Kharkov. The water complex is located on Sumskaya Street, next to the Victory Square and other famous landmark - the National Opera and Ballet Theater named after Nikolay Lysenko

Kharkov Zoo

Kharkov, Turgenevsky Ave., 11

 Sights of Kharkov Whatever the purpose of your trip to Kharkov, look at the local zoo, and a good portion of new impressions is provided to you. The Kharkov Zoo was founded in the distant 1895 and since then has practically ceased its activity, except during the Great Patriotic War.

Kharkov Maritime Museum

Kharkov, ul. Sovnarkomovskaya, 13

 Sights of Kharkov The Maritime Museum in the land city - it looks like nonsense. However, this fact has an explanation: the basis of the exhibition was a private collection of Alexander Yakimenko, a man who loves the sea. And as you know, nothing can stop a person who is passionate about his passion.

Kharkov Nikolai Lysenko Opera and Ballet Theater

Kharkiv, ul. Sumskaya, etc. 25

 Sights of Kharkiv Nikolai Lysenko National Academic Opera and Ballet Theater is one of the leading theaters not only in Kharkov, but, perhaps, throughout Ukraine. Today this institution of culture is located on Sumskaya Street, opposite the fountain complex "Mirror Stream."

Kharkov Art Museum

Kharkov, ul. Sovnarkomovskaya, 11

 Sights of Kharkov Kharkov Art Museum - the main museum of Kharkov and in combination one of the most important museums in Ukraine. Here you can see pictures of such famous artists as IE Repin, KP Bryullov, IK Aivazovsky, I. I. Shishkin and many others.

Kharkov is a beautiful city in all respects, especially as regards local attractions . Let's start with the fact that Kharkov, unlike other places visited by tourists, has more than ten recognized symbols . So, the first must see is Liberty Square, which is considered the largest square in Ukraine . . To represent its size, you need to multiply the Red Square in Moscow by five . At "maida" not freedom ", as the area is called Ukrainians, there is another famous landmark of Kharkov - the House of State Industry . According to historians, it was the tallest building not only in the Soviet Union, but throughout Europe, which housed representative offices of large industrial enterprises

@@ Sightseeing tour of the sights of Kharkiv will be incomplete without visiting the Gorky Park, the Dolphinarium, the Zoo, as well as the Mirror Stream fountain.

Main Orthodox Sights Har kov - St. Basil's Cathedral at the Holy Protection Monastery and Cathedral of the Assumption. Both churches, despite a centuries-old history, today remain active and are always open to tourists and believers. By the way, in addition to traditional services, you can visit organ music concerts in the Assumption Cathedral (you can read more about these sights of Kharkov in the articles above).

To see the largest collection of Ilya Repin's paintings, it's enough to visit the Kharkov Art Museum. , except for the works of this artist, there are works by KP Bryullov, IK Aivazovsky, II Shishkin, VI Surikov and other equally famous painters. It is worthwhile to find time and visit the Kharkov Opera and Ballet Theater named after Nikolai Lysenko. This is the first opera theater that appeared in Ukraine, and today it is also one of the leading objects of culture. We will also add that the performances in the Kharkov Theater are also in Russian.

A sightseeing tour of the sights of Kharkiv will be incomplete without visiting the central city park named after Gorky. It's fun and useful for you to spend the whole day both adults and tourists traveling with children.

By the way, the highest observation wheel in Ukraine works in Gorky Park.

Other popular sights of Kharkiv are the zoo and dolphinarium. Each of the complexes is open all year round and welcomes tourists of all ages. Complete the tour of Kharkov by visiting the most famous fountain in the city - "Mirror Stream". Let's open the secret: in the evening it is especially beautiful and gives passers-by a LED display.