Dnipropetrovsk Travel Guide

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Pro

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 I was pleasantly surprised by this industrial city! 


Con

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 A little off the beaten path 


In a nutshell

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 Hardly any proper tourists! 

 

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Things to Do  

Russian Drama Theater

Russian Drama Theater, Dnipropetrovsk

 hunterV Says:  It would be interesting to attend a performance at Gorky Russian Drama Theater;Shevchenko Ukrainian Musical Drama Theater: 5 Lenin Avenue, tel. (056) 744 52 35;Regional Youth Theater: 9 Lenin St., tel. (056) 778 10 93.You could also visit the Planetarium at 10 Rogalyov st.;... 

Yavornitskiy History Museum

Yavornitskiy History Museum, Dnipropetrovsk

 lemkouk Says:  In the Dnipropetrosk History Museum, Hall 9 is devoted to the millions who perished in the Soviet period. Representative individuals have documents related to their disappearances, trials and executions distributed around the walls. Villans are named: Stalin, Brezhneov,... 

Monastery Island

Monastery Island, Dnipropetrovsk

 olgaehr Says:  You can get there either from Promenade or take the small bridge from Shevchenko Park.I swear the island and attractions there have not been updated since I was born. Some of the rides there are older then me and still function.Main Attractions:Shevchenko Monument, small... 

Park Lenin

Park Lenin, Dnipropetrovsk

 olgaehr Says:  Hard to miss the park since there is a big Lenin Monument at the entrance.A small park with a government building in the middle. If you go back there to remember your childhood and ride the swinging roosters, don't bother. Nothing is there anymore. Everything was replaced... 

Park Globy (formly known Park Chkalova)

Park Globy (formly known Park Chkalova), Dnipropetrovsk

 olgaehr Says:  Wonderful park with many amusements for children and adults as well. Take a stroll around the lake and feed the ducks and swans (they do bite!).Take a ride on a wheel for many scenic views of the city. The pretty white building on the lake is called "Summer Theater", but... 

Park Hluby

Park Hluby, Dnipropetrovsk

 yumyum Says:  This is a most pleasant and popular park with a big pond, a waterplay fountain in the pond and lots of benches to relax on. But it's also extremely popular with kids because there is a railway line in there. It's not a small toy railway but a real one but smaller in size... 

Hotels  

Grand Hotel Ukraine

 1 Review and 18 Opinions  Not the most expencive 5* hotel in Dnepropetrovsk, but not a 5* hotel also. Good sides: - situated... 

Academy Dnepropetrovsk Hotel

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Restaurants  

Reporter: Unremarkable

Reporter: Unremarkable, Dnipropetrovsk

 socheid Says:  I asked in my hotel for a recommendation on a nearby bar and was directed to this around 5 mins away. Its pleasantly enough decorated inside.They have Fashion tv on the television if that is your thing. Its Western prices on the food / wine menu.When I was there late on a... 

Toko Toko: Only place we went

Toko Toko: Only place we went, Dnipropetrovsk

 littlebush Says:  This place is just round the corner from the Macdonalds on Lenin central sqaure opposite Lenin squareIts just a cafe but it was good before the match - beer is around 15GRN, £1 and they do pizza and other snacks 

Nightlife  

Various: Starting place for nightlife
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There are a lot of cafes, bars etc beside the river. If you go to where the central bridge is across the river and face down stream there's a whole bunch of places dotted along there for a mile or so, maybe more. They are open in the Summer at least. I can't comment on what happens there in Winter. There was also plenty of people strolling along pleasantly enjoying themselves when I was there yesterday evening.

After sunset its a pretty nice view across the river.

Written Aug 10, 2011

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Transportation  

Train / bus station connections to the city centre

Train / bus station connections to the city centre, Dnipropetrovsk

 socheid Says:  The train ans bus stations are pretty close to each other to the West of the city centre.Tram number 1 starts / end at the train station and runs along the main drag in Dnipropetrovsk, Karl Marx Avenue. Karl Marx Avenue runs roughly parallel to (but not immediately beside)... 

Trains and planes

Trains and planes, Dnipropetrovsk

 nhoolb Says:  There are now 2 fast trains running Kiev-DNK and vice versa (one early morning, one late afternoon) and also one morning train DNK to Simferopol (Crimea). 2nd class costs around 10 Euros one way. 2nd class is comfortable on these trains (in my opnion better than 1st class).... 

Tourist Traps  

TAXI AIRPORT
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if you take a taxi at the airport without calling a taxi call center, you will pay around 150 uah to go downtown,
if you call a taxi radio center (several numbers: 053 or 054 or ....), a taxi will come and you will pay only 50 uah !!!

Unique Suggestions: negociate in advance your course to downtown

Written Dec 16, 2007

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What to Pack  

Watch the baggage allowance
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Luggage and bags: Depending upon the time of year you travel will depend on warm or cold weather clothes. Cold weather clothes being much bulkier and heavier beware of the old fashioned and out of date (in my opinion) 20 - 25 Kg baggage allowance.

Clothing/Shoes/Weather Gear: These are not slovenly people. They are very modern, trendy and chique. If you don't want to stick out like a sore thumb or appear like a clown or a tramp, dress well at all times. Smart casual for everyday and formal (suite & tie) for theatres restaurants etc.

Toiletries and Medical Supplies: As all things are written in a language you probably won't understand, like milk being called molakov in an opaque plastic bag sometimes, takes necessary toiletries and medical supplies with you. Especially medical supplies. They can be expensive out there.

Photo Equipment: Film is cheap.

Miscellaneous: Take western chocolates if you are visiting female friends or relatives. The likes of Quality Street or Roses you wont find out there so these will be very much appreciated.

Written Jan 16, 2004

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Off The Beaten Path  

War Walk

War Walk, Dnipropetrovsk

 no1pinkpanther Says:  Take this walk to the war memorial at the end of the central Boulevard, bringing you to the monument itself and a stunning river view, where a tremendous liberation battle for the city was fought. A defending German garrison of 2 million men, overwhelmed by 8 million Soviet... 

Visit Organ hall (Bryanskaya church)

Visit Organ hall (Bryanskaya church), Dnipropetrovsk

 PikaUA Says:  If you like an organ music - don't miss a concert in Organ hall. It's located in the former Bryanskaya church - a very beautiful building.Tickets are very cheap (up to $2-3).Location: Kalinina av., 66Tel: +38 0562 52-30-05Take a tram #5 from Petrovskogo sq. (Railway... 

Sports & Outdoors  

Place to Run

Place to Run, Dnipropetrovsk

 olgaehr Says:  Great place was recommended for me to run is along the Dnepr Promenade. The walkway has been recently renovated and decorated with various statues and plants. And of course you get the beautiful view of the river and the Left Bank.Starting from the Monestery Island Bridge... 

Favorites  

Lenin's square

Lenin's square, Dnipropetrovsk

 L2004 Says:  Every year, on the city ​​Day , going to the master of cutting stone and carve sculptures, which are then arranged in parks, squares and alleys of the city. Lenin's square is one of examples. 

Dnipropetrovsk - city of opportunities

Dnipropetrovsk - city of opportunities, Dnipropetrovsk

 outdigo Says:  Hello,I can't agree with previous post. First of all because Kharkiv is quite wide-spread not well organized city and mostly covered by small private houses, so when you first arrive there you feel as if you are in some kind of giant village. City of students - a lot of... 

What will it cost you in Dnepr

What will it cost you in Dnepr, Dnipropetrovsk

 prodreamer Says:  a nice one or two bedroom "euro" furnished apartment with washer, microwave, etc. in or close to downtown will cost you around $500 per months, further from the downtown $300-400. Euro means renovated to meet Euro standarts, like having vacum-filled windows, but you must see... 

Industrial area

Industrial area, Dnipropetrovsk

 cold_dead_bunny Says:  In Drepropetrosk a lot of huge metallurgical plants, that of couse damage the nature, river, air. A lot of dirty things are coming back to water, so better dont swim in river... Most well known plant is Petrovka, was built 120 years ago, and renewed after war. 

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