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The
central streets of Dnepropetrovsk were renamed during the Soviet time in
honor of the outstanding revolutionaries. (And it is interesting, the largest
of them are named in honor of German figures.) So the central street
of the city has the name of Karl Marks (where we have most of
our Dnepropetrovsk apartments for rent). It is a very beautiful, wide and long parkway,
which stretches east to west through the central part of Dnepropetrovsk.
It has been developing since XVIII century and parts of its buildings
are the real decorations of the city. In the nucleus of the city is Zhovtneva
square with the majestic Cathedral that was founded by order
of Katherine II (Russian empress) in 1787.
There are some remarkable buildings on the square: the Museum of
History,
Diorama "Battle for the Dnepr (Dnipro in Ukrainian) River (Second
World War)", and also a beautiful park where you can rest in
the hot summer. Walking down the hill to the Dnepr River, you will get
to the large Taras Shevchenko Park (which is on the right bank of
the river) and on Monastyrskiy Island. This island is one of the
most interesting places in the city. In the IX century, the Byzantian
monks based a monastery here. It was destroyed by the Mongol-Tatars in the
XIII century.
Unfortunately "old town" does not exist in Dnipropetrovsk
anymore. Many historic buildings and churches were destroyed in the World War
II and in Stalin's communist times in the 1930s. However
some street-blocks on the main hill (the Nagornaya part) between Pushkina
Avenue & Embankment, and sections near Globy and Shevchenko
parks have been untouched for 150 years. An evening
walk through those parts of the city will bring you a lot of joy. Most
of our apartments located in those old districts and close to the Dnepr
River - a wonderful creation of nature that keeps the climate mild and
the air fresh. You can enjoy the river view from many of our
apartments.
And from any hill (there are 7 in the city) you will find a beautiful
view of the Dnipro river, islands, parks, outskirts, riverbanks and hills.
Karl Marks Avenue
is the main trade artery of the city. There are plenty of shops and cafes of different sizes and for different
budgets. The abundance of trade points can be observed also on several
streets and squares contiguous to the avenue at the area
around
the Central Department Store - the biggest market place in the
Dnepropetrovsk. Exhibition place on the boulevard across
from the Department Store is the best place to shop for
souvenirs. Large supermarkets are located far from the central part of the
city;
mostly in residential areas.
Globy Central Park, Shevchenka Park, Embankments, river beaches and
islands
are the favorite holiday places of most of the townspeople. During summer
you can have a cup of coffee at of of the hundreds of open cafes located
along the wide Dnepr River (1 km. width
approx.), on main streets and central parks.
Enjoy
your stay in Dnepropetrovsk !
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be honored to arrange your trip to Dnepropetrovsk and help you with
accommodation (apartments or hotels), transportation and guide services
there!
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