If you have a desire to get acquainted with the history of the Ukrainian Cossacks, then you need to go to Zaporozhye, because here are the main attractions associated with their activities.
Historical places of Zaporozhye
First of all you should visit the island of Khortitsa - it's not only a very beautiful place in Zaporozhye, but it is here that the prototype of the well-known Zaporozhye Sich is being built, as a monument to the defenders of Ukraine - the Cossacks.
In addition, on the northern part of the island is the Museum of the History of Cossacks, in which several dioramas were created and interesting expositions were collected. Near the museum you can find the alleged place of murder of Prince Svyatoslav and a black stone with magical powers.
Another landmark of Zaporozhye, famous in the world, is a 700-year-old oak growing on the island of Upper Khortytsya. But, unfortunately, now he is already in a half-dried state. There is an opinion that it was under his branches that the Cossacks composed a well-known letter to the Sultan in Turkey.
Museums of Zaporozhye
This city is also known for the interesting museums created on its territory:
- weapons history;
- old automobile and military equipment "Faeton";
- Shipping "Chaika"
- Motor Sich;
- art;
- local history.
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What else can you see in Zaporozhye?
A very impressive sight is the unique construction on the Dnieper River - DneproGES, built in 1932. It performs several functions: provides electricity, connects the banks of the Dnieper, and is also an ornament of Zaporozhye in the evening. On the territory of Dnipro HES itself there are monuments to the soldiers who saved it from destruction during the war of 1941-1945, and its museum.
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It will be interesting for children in Zaporozhye to visit the following places:
- children's railway;
- the "Oscar" dolphinarium;
- city children's botanical garden;
- state circus;
- equestrian theater «Zaporozhye Cossacks».
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Among the religious attractions of Zaporozhye there is a very interesting place - the complex "Scythian mill". It consists of: preserved and restored barrows (the largest of them is called the Healthy Grave), stone statues of soldiers, as well as remnants of ancient tools. Nearby you can see the pagan sanctuary, which is a stone laid out in a circle.
The center of Zaporozhye every year becomes more modern and beautiful, throughout the city there are beautiful fountains and monuments, so walking around it becomes more interesting, and then you can go on an exciting journey to the most beautiful places of Ukraine .