Acquaintance with the central regions of Ukraine should start with the fourth most populous city in our country. This is the largest transport and railway junction, which was predicted during the construction of the future of the third capital of the once mighty empire. Yekaterinoslav (in different years - Novorossiysk, Sicheslav, Krasnodneprovsk, Dnepropetrovsk, Dnepr) received the title of a large industrial giant in the second half of the 19th century, after which it was closed to foreigners.
Now it is a city with a million inhabitants full of contrasts, in which modern skyscrapers and dilapidated small houses are surprisingly combined and harmonized with each other. Daily car rental in Dnipro will allow you to make your own opinion about the space capital of Ukraine and the region. Here you will see reed labyrinths in the preserved floodplains of the Samara River, amazing Martian landscapes, a unique salt estuary and many unusual things.
Popular tourist locations in Dnipro
The real pride and main attraction of this young city is the embankment, which stretches along the river of the same name for almost 30 kilometers and is deservedly considered the longest in Europe. This is a favorite place for walking thousands of Dnipro residents and guests, where everyone will find something to their liking. Despite the fact that the embankment looks most beautiful at night, when the illumination of the White Swan fountain with light and music (the height of the jet is up to 50 m) is turned on, during the day it is also interesting: dozens of monuments, sculptures, cafes. In addition, the longest "family" bench in the country (50 meters) is also located here.
The second visiting card is deservedly considered the still operating Merefo-Kherson bridge, a unique architectural monument of national importance. The railway bridge received this title for its magnificent artistic expressiveness, the highest technical characteristics, as well as for the fact that it is the only one in Europe built along a curved path.
The next point on your route must be Monastyrsky Island - steeped in legends and myths, the most romantic and mysterious place in the Dnieper. They say that it was on this island that Princess Olga found shelter and that the Apostle Andrew the First-Called himself rested. Now there is an artificial 17-meter waterfall “Threshold of Reoicing”, next to which the largest monument to Taras Shevchenko, an aquarium, a zoo, and an amusement park are erected. The pearl of the island is the Nicholas Church.
In order not to depend on public transport, rent a car and visit:
- plant "Interpipe Steel" is the only metallurgical enterprise built in Ukraine since independence. Free excursions are held around the territory, which allow tourists to appreciate the modern design, equipment, the latest "green" technologies;
- the world's largest complex of seven towers "Menorah" - 77 meters high, with a total area of over 50,000 square meters. m. There is a museum dedicated to the Holocaust, a conference room, creative workshops, a leisure center and an observation deck on the top floor;
- the exposition of the National Aerospace Museum - the only one in the country with real satellites, combat missiles, space stations, etc.
You can take a break from the impressions by driving up to Globa Park, Yekaterinoslavsky Boulevard or another place you like.
When the weather "whispers"
Want to escape the stuffy city and recharge your batteries for a week? Read the car rental conditions on the NarsCars website, select a model, book and go on an exciting and unforgettable trip. A few hours in a comfortable car, and you will see:
- landscape park "Samara Plavni" - a real natural labyrinth formed by the confluence of four small rivers (Samara, Peschanka, Podpolnaya, Samarchuk);
- Sholokhovsky (Tokovsky) cascade steppe waterfall - a unique miracle of nature, which was formed in the Mesozoic era;
- industrial quarries, abandoned underground facilities and rocks around Krivoy Rog attract lovers of industrial tourism;
- Staro-Kodatsky quarry with clean and cool water on the site of the legendary fortress. Until now, there are centuries-old ruins and an old abandoned cemetery;
- the Tolstaya Mogila mound in the vicinity of the city of Pokrov (formerly Ordzhonikidze), where the famous Scythian pectoral was found;
- a salty estuary with curative mud not far from Novomoskovsk, on its banks unique species of birds nest;
- unusual natural figures of the Mavrinsky Maidan in the form of a spider - due to the fact that their origin is unknown. The place is considered mystical, some local residents claim that they have repeatedly seen UFOs here;
- Scythian burial mounds with a rich and still unknown history - they are scattered in different areas of the region, searching and visiting such points can be an interesting quest;
- Powder Island - traces of settlements of ancient people were found on its territory, it also served as a place for military warehouses in the 18th century. According to one of the legends, it was on this island that the chieftain Sirko hid his treasures;
- Volnogorsk Maldives is a beautiful location for photo shoots, which consists of huge snow-white sand dunes and unusually clear turquoise water.
Due to the low prices for car rental, you can go to the unusual and beautiful Salt estuary (Novotroitskoye, Novomoskovsky district), the stunning Dnieper-Orel reserve, visit the aircraft cemetery in the village. Wide and paragliding. Parachuting lovers gather in Mayskoye. The region is rich in historical and modern industrial sites. Some of them are quite ennobled and regularly receive tourists, while access to others is extremely difficult, but they are worth it.
Unusual and interesting places are literally under your feet. Discover new and unknown together with NarsCars!
