Dam KRES, Krivoy Rog

One of the most picturesque and interesting areas of Kryvyi Rih is the region of watercress. The name comes from the area of ​​Kryvyi Rih district power station. It was an important strategic site since local station provided electricity to the mine.

What to see on the dam watercress in Kryvyi Rih

Kresivskoho Dam reservoir is in excellent condition. It is decorated with granite stones, and is near a footpath. The total length of the dam about 300 meters.

At the beginning of the white tower rising above the dam. Once it belonged to the district network power.

Also nearby, you can see an interesting concrete structures. Frankly, even indigenous kryvorozhtsi not tell you about its purpose. But now it has become a springboard for boys.

It should be emphasized that the rest of the dam is very like the locals. On hot days, is always crowded, despite the ban on swimming. There is also a rescue station.

By the way, is the only reservoir in Krivoy Rog ship. It belongs to 59-year kryvorozhtsyu named Sergei. He enjoys modeling ships. In this small building the ship he spent four years.

On the boat you can ride along the river Saksagan. The cost of this voyage democratic - 30 UAH per person.

During the Second World War battles were fought dam watercress. Volunteer detachment under the command of General Shurupova seized the dam in 1944 and rescued her from the explosion. In place of these events is now a monument.

If you suddenly arrive in Krivoy Rog summer - be sure to visit Kresivske reservoir.

Getting to the dam of Crecy in Kryvyi Rih

Walking from the central bus station, you should take a taxi № 3. You also will approach the bus towards Zarechny.