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Things to Do  

Ukrainian Theater

Ukrainian Theater, Zaporizhzhya

 hunterV Says:  Don't miss visiting the Regional Ukrainian Music and Drama Theater.Ukrainian classical and modern plays and performances. 

City Concert Hall

City Concert Hall, Zaporizhzhya

 hunterV Says:  I remember visiting Mikhail Glinka Concert hall in downtown Zaporizhya and enjoying its wonderful acoustics and location! 

Number One River

Number One River, Zaporizhzhya

 hunterV Says:  Why not try bathing in the Dnipro, #1 River in Ukraine. You are sure to find a lot of people at the city beach and to enjoy your stay there... 

Industrial monsters

Industrial monsters, Zaporizhzhya

 cold_dead_bunny Says:  Zaporizhzhya is known for its steel plants. They are not seen from the sity, but if you go to the south of city, to industrial area, for exmpl, Juzhnoe Shosse, you will see those giants from afar. Huge pipes with puffs, working 24h. Also, there corresponding air, full of... 

Khortytsya Island

Khortytsya Island, Zaporizhzhya

 hunterV Says:  Another must in this city is visiting Khortytsya Island on the Dnipro.It's the site of the old Cossacks' state. The island used to be a fortified town. 

Khortytsia Island

Khortytsia Island, Zaporizhzhya

 olgaehr Says:  The island where only cossacks got together for planning, getting drunk. No women were allowed there. Unfortunately nothing much left there other then a couple of rocks and museum where they organized by time all the archaeological pieces. If you planning on getting a guide... 

Hotels  

Intourist Hotel Zaporozhye

 1 Review and 18 Opinions  This is a standard soviet 3 star or in western terms a 2 star hotel that also has a travel shop... 

Restaurants  

Toki: Good sushi bar

Toki: Good sushi bar, Zaporizhzhya

 cold_dead_bunny Says:  Indeed, its still hard to find some normal place to eat in Zaporizhzhya. As my boss was too caprious, I picked up that sushi bar, and had no regrets. Nice meal, normal prices, fine interior. Reccomend! 

Clear House: Feel like a Russian Tsarina (or Tsar)

Clear House: Feel like a Russian Tsarina (or Tsar), Zaporizhzhya

 olgaehr Says:  Ok why do they call the restaurant in Ukraine "Clear House", crazy westernization.If it was not for my relatives I probably would not give it a chance.It's right outside the city and it's a nice getaway for locals.You can either go to the main restaurant or rent a separate... 

Transportation  

Zap Train

Zap Train, Zaporizhzhya

 Jasen71 Says:  The train to Zaporizhzhya in Ukraine is known as the ZAP Train. I entered the main train station in Zap and I had no problem in getting a train ticket to Simferopol/Sevastopol for the price of UAH 45 for a kupe ticket (2nd Class) and the first class ticket is about UAH150. I... 

Trains or planes are the preferred option ...

Trains or planes are the preferred option ..., Zaporizhzhya

 beluga Says:  HEY ... you always wanted to know how the Zaporozhye train station looked like, but YOU WERE TO AFFRAID TO ASK ... here to the left is your chance. You don't even need to ask.Trains or planes are the preferred option to travel around in Ukraine. It takes about 12 to 13 hours... 

Local Customs  

A hospitality of ukrainian...

A hospitality of ukrainian..., Zaporizhzhya

 Anastasja Says:  A hospitality of ukrainian people is famous.If you are going with a visit to someone for a dinner, you will be pleasantly surprised to see a lots of tasty ukrainian dishes, which will be offered to you by your hosts,And the best way to show your appretiation for this is to... 

Historians and archaeologists...

Historians and archaeologists..., Zaporizhzhya

 Kostyantyn Says:  Historians and archaeologists tell that the territory of Zaporizhzhya had been inhabited by people from time immemorial. This is shown for example by stone tools of the Late Paleolithic Age (about 15 thousand years ago), two settlements of the Heolithic Age (6th millennium... 

Warnings Or Dangers  

The outer city limits

The outer city limits, Zaporizhzhya

 Jasen71 Says:  Touch wood! I haven't really come across too many problem whilst in Ukraine, but this city has a slightly bad element to it, so don't do anything daft or stupid and that you wouldn't do back home. Zaporizhzhya is a poor city, so try to blend in and don't be loud and flash... 

When traveling to Ukraine wear...

When traveling to Ukraine wear..., Zaporizhzhya

 Kostyantyn Says:  When traveling to Ukraine wear clothing that is appropriate for the season. Average temperature in Zaporizhzhya 50 degrees (10 C) in April, 60-70 degrees (15-21 C) in May, 70 Degrees (21+ C) in June and 80-90 Degrees (27+) in July and August. In winter average temperature is... 

What to Pack  

Packing List

Packing List, Zaporizhzhya

 Anastasja Says:  Just your usual travel bag. One pair of dressy shoes and one pair of everyday shoes, sneakers also will be a nice addition. Take with you the medicine which you always carry with you or your specific medicine(if you have some kind of health disorder). Camera and video... 

Packing List

Packing List, Zaporizhzhya

 Kostyantyn Says:   Select your clothing depending on the season as described in 'Warnings and Dangers' Anything you need can be easily bought in supermarkets or drug stores.UKRAINA supermarket located in downtown area will probably help it. Any kind in almost any shop.Advise: If you buy a... 

Off The Beaten Path  

Hydroelectric Station Dniprohes

Hydroelectric Station Dniprohes, Zaporizhzhya

 Jasen71 Says:  Dniprohes Dam was built between 1927 and 1932 with american help! And is considered to be one of the Seven Modern Wonders of the World. This is a magnificent achievement of the Stalin era. The Dam is about a half a mile long and about 200 ft high.. During the Second World... 

Shopping for art in the park

Shopping for art in the park, Zaporizhzhya

 Marywhotravels Says:  Normally I avoid artists selling their wares on the street. They can be creepy or pushy, and I rarely want anything they have to offer. But I really enjoyed talking to the street vendors here. Friendly and unagressive, just thrilled to meet an American and to tell me about... 

Favorites  

Lenin Avenue

Lenin Avenue, Zaporizhzhya

 hunterV Says:  exploring Lenin Avenue, one of the longest street of Ukraine Walking and shopping in Lenin Avenue that is considered to be the longest one in Ukraine (over 10 km long). You can find different stores, markets and what not there... 

Monument to the Fallen Soldiers

Monument to the Fallen Soldiers, Zaporizhzhya

 hunterV Says:  a lot of different old and modern monuments. strolling along the Alley of Glory downtown. 

The Place

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The People

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 Kostyantyn's Zaporizhzhya Page - Overview of the Dneproges (powerstation) in Zaporizhzhya Zaporizhzhya is one of the variants (Ukrainian) of spelling the name of the city I live in. The other variants are numerous but the most... 

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Questions and Answers

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Q:  The same question as was posted and never answered before: Any information or experience with hotels or B&B's in Zaporozhye... 

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A: http://travel-2-ukraine.com/hotels/hotel.php?hotel=42 is 100USD per night, or so, and is the largest hotel in Zaporozhye (so it says). There are one or two more here:... 

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Top Zaporizhzhya Writers

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Cossacks and Tourists

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 Zaporizhia today is a large and historically significant city in the heart of southern Ukraine and located on the banks of the Dnieper River beyond its once impassable rapids. The City never sleeps. 

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Zaporizhzhya

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 I've got some interesting experiences in Zaporizhzhya. I'd love to share with you the 3 tips I've written, the 7 photos uploaded, and 0 travelogues I've created. 

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Industrial, yet cool, Zaporizhzhya

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 Zaporizhzhya is a city of many impressive Soviet achievements, big and impossible to not be impressed by. 

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Zaporozhye - where once Cossacks roamed freely

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 Zoporozhzhye (I use Russian spelling as most people living there speak Russian) is depicted not very nicely in travel guides. It's called "a city to be avoided"... because of the factories and... 

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Zaporizhzhya

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 I've got some interesting experiences in Zaporizhzhya. I'd love to share with you the 2 tips I've written, the 7 photos uploaded, and 0 travelogues I've created. 

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