The 10 Best Things to Do in Poltava, Ukraine

January 11, 2018 Claudia Navarrete

Poltava (Ukrainian: Полтава [pɔlˈtɑβɑ]; Russian: Полта́ва) is a city located on the Vorskla River in central Ukraine. It is the capital city of the Poltava Oblast (province) and of the surrounding Poltava Raion (district) of the oblast. Poltava is administratively incorporated as a city of oblast significance and does not belong to the raion. Population: 294,020 (2015 est.)
Restaurants in Poltava

1. The White Arbor

Ivanova Gora, Poltava 36000, Ukraine
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4.5 based on 146 reviews

The White Arbor

Reviewed By goose431 - Anchorage, Alaska

This whole area is great for walking, site seeing and learning a bit about Poltava. There are several churches, parks, small coffee stands,restaurants, a museum and other things within walking distance. The terrible "marshmellow"/dumpling artwork is near this site but still worth many pictures of the local joke of artwork.

2. Poltava Regional Museum

Konstytutsii vul. 2, Poltava 36020, Ukraine +380 5325 62467
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4.5 based on 79 reviews

Poltava Regional Museum

Reviewed By johnjamesreilly392 - County Monaghan, Ireland

I went in here not sure what to expect and I was surprised when I began to view the Exhibitions about how many and well everything is displayed. I will say no more I don't want to spoil your surprise.

3. The Poltava Battle History Museum

Shvedska mohyla vul. 32, Poltava 36013, Ukraine +380 5326 73427
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4.5 based on 69 reviews

The Poltava Battle History Museum

The Battle of Poltava history museum is a large historical and cultural reserve. The complex embraces ample monuments related to the Great Battle of Poltava: the Museum of 9 halls, 10 granite obelisks at the places of the old redoubts, various Memorial signs, Sampsonyyvska (St. Sampson) church, Monument to Peter I the Great, and the others. The only Ukrainian museum which is one of UNESCO historical museums; listed to the world tourist itinerary.

Reviewed By Laxiaozi08200912 - Beijing, China

You can expect to learn about at this history museum because it has many displays and Exhibitions on the Battle with Sweden in the 1700s that the imperial tsar Peter I fought against. It also showed the brutality of the war and the weapons that were used during that time. Location wise, it's close to wear the Fountains are on the way to the Bila Altanka. Visited there in Oct 2013 and Oct 2016.

4. Poltava Dumplings Monument

Sobornaya Square, Poltava, Ukraine
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4 based on 85 reviews

Poltava Dumplings Monument

Reviewed By xryLviv - Lviv

Even though located in a nice place, this particular monument is rather unimpressive and unimaginative. Locals do not like it. But if you like to be photographed in a gigantic spoon next to stones imitating dumplings - then it is a place for you to go )

5. Long-Range Strategic Aviation Museum

Zasyadko st., 1, Poltava 36007, Ukraine +380 66 932 2845
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4.5 based on 35 reviews

Long-Range Strategic Aviation Museum

Reviewed By Laxiaozi08200912 - Beijing, China

Visited there only once, Aug 2016, It was definitely one of the great Exhibitions of aviation for Soviet Ukraine. M-21, M-19 and older versions of the airplanes can be found on model, you can visit the factory room where the airplanes are made, you can also go up to one plane at 100 hryvnas cost, similar one of the best places to visit if you're a pilot fan!

6. Ivan Kotlyarevskiy House

3 Soborna Square, Poltava 36000, Ukraine +380 5322 74160
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4.5 based on 39 reviews

Ivan Kotlyarevskiy House

Reviewed By Laxiaozi08200912 - Beijing, China

Visited there again and again from Oct 2013, Aug, Oct, Dec 2016, it's really a beautiful small village, very similar to that on Sun Island Russian town in my native city of Harbin, China!!!!))) This little cottage house reminds me of the Russian country in which farmers and workers live in there for life! In the summer, I can find the red fruits(yagod) from the trees at the entrance, very warm and beautiful when you take photos there) Then in the winter...everywhere's snow, the snow covered cottage sounds like a great place to live in with Ivan)

7. The Round Square

Zhovtneva Street, Poltava, Ukraine
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4.5 based on 31 reviews

The Round Square

Reviewed By Laxiaozi08200912 - Beijing, China

THis is the centre of the city ladies and gents! Around this round square is the Corpusniy Saad where flowers and trees grow because that's a garden with a 1809 Battle of Poltava monument at the centre! You can find the parliamentary govt. building in the northwest, northeast corners of the roundabout, to the east is the Zhovtneva shopping mall where we can see cafes, malls, and other utilities are.

8. St. Sampsoniy Church

Shvedska mohyla vul. 32, Poltava 36013, Ukraine
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5 based on 14 reviews

St. Sampsoniy Church

Reviewed By Laxiaozi08200912 - Beijing, China

Went there in Oct and Dec 2016 while visiting Poltava, this is one of my favourite churches to be while in Poltava! The greenish/bluish onion domes reminds me of Andreivskii Tselkov in Kiev, it was something beautiful to see while staying in Poltava.

9. Marusia Churai Memorial

Gogolya St., in front of Gogol Theatre, Poltava, Ukraine
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4.5 based on 13 reviews

Marusia Churai Memorial

Reviewed By Alex I - Poltava, Ukraine

This monument shows how talented and sophisticated Ukrainians and Poltava citizens are. The Fountains behind Marusia can give you a refreshing breathe in the summer. Theater which is located behind is a marvelous place to continue your romantic evening.

10. Shevchenko Monument by Kavaleridze

Konstitutsii Street, opposite Regional history museum, Poltava, Ukraine
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4.5 based on 23 reviews

Shevchenko Monument by Kavaleridze

Reviewed By Laxiaozi08200912 - Beijing, China

Visited Oct 2013. Taras Shevchenko is practically the founding father of Ukraine. To honour the great philosopher and father, this monument represents the image of a great philosophical figure who's prominence never perishes. Love Shevchenko who's face is on the 100 Grivna's bill.

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