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City in Kherson Oblast, Ukraine
Photo: Георгий Долгопский, CC BY-SA 3.0 via Wikimedia Commons
Kherson (Ukrainian and Russian: Херсо́н) is a major sea harbour town in Southern Ukraine. It sits in the river delta of the Dniepr river, where it mounts into the Black Sea.
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Built in the 1780s, this was one of the first churches to be established after the Russians gained control over so-called New Russia, following the Russo-Turkish war. The domed church is made of sandstone and was constructed by General Ivan Gannibal, an African protegé of Peter the Great and grandfather of famous poet Alexander Pushkin, supposedly after a design by architect Ivan Starov. It's the final resting place of Prince Grigory Potemkin, Empress Catherine's lover and military leader, who played a major role in that Russo-Turkish War. Parts of his remains were previously kept in a monastery in present-day Romania, however, and are now lost.
Kherson mountains
An around 1 km long ridge, up to 55m deep, terminating in the Dnipro delta.
An lighthouse from 1952, supposedly making unique sounds in windy weather.
Trek the Dnipro coast near Stanislav, covered in clay cliffs.
This hotel is one of the best options in the city centre, with 18 well-appointed, air-conditioned rooms. The English speaking staff is friendly and the restaurant is worth a visit too.
A nice boutique hotel with helpful staff and fairly good free wireless internet in all rooms. Some rooms are rather modern in decoration, while others are more classic in style. The rates depend on the type of room you want.
By train
Kherson railway station is in the city center and is easily accessible by public transport. Railway connection was restored after city liberation in November 2022.
By bus
) serves both domestic and international routes. There are buses from Poland, Germany, Czech Republic, Moldova.
By taxi
Taxi is the easiest way of getting around the city. Some popular taxi companies include:
By scooter
Kick scooter is a funny way to shorten your time while getting around the city.
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