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Founded in 17th century, today Kharkiv is the second most-populated city of Ukraine after Kyiv. The city is known for a big number of high educational institutions and is an important cultural and economic center of Ukraine.
During the tour you will visit the main church of the city – Annunciation Cathedral with an elaborated exterior. Another point of interest is Assumption Cathedral with a high Bell tower. Moreover, you will visit Pokrovsky male monastery and discover its history.
Discover one of the symbols of the city – the Mirror Steam Fountain, located on the Sumskaya Street, facing the Kharkiv Theater of Opera and Ballet.
One of the biggest squares of Europe is situated in Kharkiv – Svobody (Freedom) Square with its highlight – the building of Gosprom (Derzhprom) – the first skyscraper of the city and an example of constructivism style in architecture. The building of the State Kharkiv University also faces Freedom Square.
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