Mariupol Travel Guide — Things to Do, Food & Hotels
city and seaport in Donetsk Oblast, Ukraine
About Mariupol
The city history starting in the 16th century, the Cossack fortress called Kalmius was built at the mouth of Kalmius river for the purpose of protecting their hunting grounds, fisheries and salt-works against devastating raids of Crimean Tatars. After the Russo-Turkish War (1768–1774), the great influx of orthodox Greeks from Crimea to the area caused the local population growth. In 1782 it was the capital of Uyezd in Azov Governorate of Russian Empire. After construction of the railway line from Yuzovka in 1882 made this city to a local trading centre. At the end of the 19th century, a subsidiary of the Belgian company SA Providence Russe opened a steelworks in Sartana near Mariupol. In 1933 a new steelworks (Azovstal) were built along the Kalmius River. The city was heavily damaged by Ru
Top Attractions in Mariupol
Explore the best things to see and do in Mariupol:
- ★9th aviation division (destroyer MIG-17) Monument
- ★Alaska Center
- ★"Art Lyuks" Arts Center
- ★Azovstal' Yachtclub
- ★City Bowling
- ★City garden
- ★City Mosque
- ★City Park
Where to Eat in Mariupol
Must-try local food and restaurants:
- 🍴Acropolis Restaurant
- 🍴Bistro Fast Food
- 🍴Cafe Aquatoria
- 🍴Cafe Chumakov
- 🍴Cafe de Soleil
- 🍴Cafe Domashniaia kuhnia Zhdanov (Home Made Kitchen)
Where to Stay in Mariupol
- 🏨Chaika Hotel
- 🏨Druzhba Hotel
- 🏨Ecohotel Iris
- 🏨Grand Hotel
- 🏨Gusy-lebedy Mini-Hotel
- 🏨Kolumb
Mariupol Travel Guide Sections
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