Poltava Travel Guide — Things to Do, Food & Hotels
capital city of Poltava Oblast in central Ukraine
About Poltava
Poltava is also called a cultural capital because of its colourful history and many famous Ukrainians who were born in Poltava. Native citizens often follow this idea, being proud of their city and calling it "a city where one wants to live in". There are many sites of architecture, museums, universities, elementary schools, cinemas, theatres and so on. Apart from that, city is often referred as "green" as there are many parks, gardens and other recreational areas. The municipal administration has been cleaning up the city centre clear and making it look more like a European city than a Soviet one. In the 1709 battle of Poltava, Russian czar Peter the Great defeatedSwedishking Charles XII (seeSwedish Empire). In the following treaties, Russia annexed most Swedish territories east of the Ba
Top Attractions in Poltava
Explore the best things to see and do in Poltava:
- ★Aircraft Museum
- ★Botanical Garden of the Poltava State Korolenko Pedagogical University
- ★Brewery
- ★Building of Petrovs'kyi cadet school
- ★City Park
- ★Dykan'ka
- ★Firestaton Technical Exhibition
- ★'Flag of Khrysta' church
Where to Eat in Poltava
Must-try local food and restaurants:
- 🍴Mimino Hotel-Restaurant
- 🍴Riviera Hotel
Where to Stay in Poltava
- 🏨Alleya Grand Hotel
- 🏨Hotel Almaz
- 🏨Kyiv Hotel
- 🏨Optima Collection Gallery Poltava
- 🏨Premier Hotel Palazzo
- 🏨Tourist Hotel
Poltava Travel Guide Sections
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