In the eastern part of Ukraine on the banks of the Dnieper River is one of the important industrial centers of Ukraine Dniprodzerzhyns'k. Here, a high concentration of factories. Not surprisingly, the statue is a symbol Dneprodzerzhinska titan Prometheus. In Hellenic mythology it was a titan who stole fire from heaven and gave it to people. He taught people to work metals, gave science, discovered the art of writing. Mighty Prometheus has long been a symbol and patron of the city.
Even in the period of Kievan Rus in the territory of modern Dneprodzerzhinska trade routes from the Vikings to the Greeks. In times of Cossacks on the site of the modern city was founded Dneprodzerzhinska village called Kamenka. Set Belgians, Poles and French, and in the postwar period and prisoners of war of the Germans involved in its construction. Strolling along the main avenue of Lenin, it is impossible not to notice the details of Western styles in architecture buildings in the city that are fun to combine with the Soviet Empire style.
Most of the attractions are in the early Dneprodzerzhinska Lenin Avenue, so familiar with the city is best here. One of the gems of the city Dneprodzerzhinska - Roman Catholic Church of St. Nicholas, built in 1905. It gives the city a kind of Western European flavor. Gothic church architecture contrasts sharply against the background of Stalinist buildings. Especially highlighted two 33-meter towers. The current church of St. Nicholas located on the street Kovalenko, 3. Here you can reach by taxi number 11, should go to the intersection of Prospect and Pelin Instytutska street. If you walk along the streets Instytutska, and then turn right on the Red Guard, then immediately see the church tower.
Coming two blocks along Krasnogvardeyskaya street, you will go on Kirov Street, which is St. Nicholas Cathedral. It was built in 1894 in the ancient style. To date, the church has a high tower, its side entrances are decorated with arched colonnades and cladding affects majestic forms. Inside the cathedral are preserved paintings by Russian artist Alexei Falcon.
If you walk down the street of Kirov Avenue Pelin and pass a block to the side of Lenin Avenue, then exit to the area of the 250th anniversary of the city. It is a monument to Prometheus and is building Dneprodzerzhinsk Academic Music and Drama Theatre. Lesya Ukrainka. It is one of the most beautiful buildings Dneprodzerzhinska early 20th century. Before the main entrance tower two two-storey towers with pointed spiers and over by the entrance there is a small terrace. Both the form and design of the building in the style of late eclecticism.
To learn more about the city, its historical past, visit the Historical Museum Dneprodzerzhinska. Here are about 90 000 exhibits. By historical museum can be reached by tram number 2 or number 3.
In Dnipridzerzhinsk as one of the industrial centers, is hydroelectric, built in 1956. One of the biggest dams in the world, 370 meters long, connects the left and right banks of the Dnieper River. With a breathtaking view of the dam on Dneprodzerzhinskoe reservoir. This is a great place for fishing and boat trips flight. Along the shores of the reservoir are several recreation centers. By the dam you can get from the city center by taxi Dneprodzerzhinska number 10 or the railway station by train, you need to go to the station "Barrage".
Always worth a visit in the central park. It is located above the Dzerzhinsky Square, which can be reached by shuttle bus number 24 or 25. The park is a popular destination among city residents as well as tourists. There are many different attractions, playgrounds and dance floors. City Park is also a monument of landscape art, which is growing many different species of trees, shrubs. Furthermore, in this park, you will see several beautiful ponds and fountains.
Take a trip to the city Dniprodzerzhyns'k, read about its history and architecture, you will discover another unique Ukrainian city.
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