Kharkov region of Ukraine is a picturesque, amazing and very interesting region. This land is steeped in history and saturated with a huge number of natural, cultural and architectural monuments. In our article we will talk about those attractions of the Kharkiv region that are worth a visit to the tourist. In addition, here you will find a list of the most interesting places in this region.
Kharkov region: attractions and beautiful places
At the very beginning - a little geography and dry facts. Kharkov region was formed in 1932. Today, about 2.8 million people live in it (half - in the city of Kharkov). The region is located in the north-east of Ukraine and directly borders the territory of the Russian Federation (Belgorod region).
If you ask an ordinary Ukrainian what sights of Kharkov and the Kharkov region he can remember, then he will most likely throw his hands in bewilderment. Indeed, what is interesting can be found through and through the industrial, industrial region? But this thought is more than erroneous.
Despite the fact that the Kharkiv region is the largest industrial, scientific and agricultural center of Ukraine, it also has a huge recreational and tourist potential. By the total number of architectural, historical, cultural and natural monuments, it is significantly ahead of many other areas of the country.
Sights of the Kharkiv region are ancient temples, numerous museums, forgotten landowners' estates, ancient and mysterious ancient settlements. Within the Kharkiv region, there are 242 objects of the nature reserve fund, including three national parks.
Most of the attractions of the Kharkiv region are concentrated in such historic cities as Chuguev, Lyubotin, Raisins, Zolochev, Merefa and Balakliya. Many of them are connected with the life and work of famous personalities - the philosopher Grigory Skovoroda, the artist Ilya Repin, the teacher Anton Makarenko and others.
Below we bring to your attention a list of the 15 most interesting sights of the Kharkov region. A visit to any of these objects will give a lot of unforgettable impressions and new knowledge. So these objects are:
- Sharovsky castle.
- The estate "Natalyevka" in Vladimirovka.
- Singing Terraces.
- Salt lake in Antonovka.
- Museum of G. S. Skovoroda in the village of Skovorodinovka.
- Ecopark them. Feldman.
- Kitsovo desert.
- Natural Park "Gomolshanskie forests."
- Dvurechansky national park.
- The height of Marshal Konev.
- The estate of Poznansky in Gievka.
- Krasnokutsk arboretum.
- Mount Kremyanets in Raisins.
- Belevsky fortress in Krasnograd.
- Boris and Gleb Monastery in Vodyanoy.
Sharovsky castle
Just an hour's drive from Kharkov is a large-scale and incredibly beautiful estate of sugar magnate Leopold Koenig. The palace in the village of Sharovka on the banks of the Merchik River “grew up” at the beginning of the 19th century, and acquired its modern Gothic appearance at the end of that century. Sharovsky Castle is surrounded by a park with terraces, ponds, stone bridges and a quaint linden alley, in which absolutely all tree branches are directed vertically upward.
Salt Lake
In the village of Antonovka, Kegichevsky district, there is perhaps the most unique attraction of the Kharkov region - Salt Lake. The name here is fully consistent with the essence: the water in the lake is really salty! The reservoir was formed due to gas production. Once upon a time they began to drill a deep well, but stumbled upon a powerful salt lens. As a result of a gas explosion, all technical equipment went underground, and a lake appeared in the place of the well - with salt water. Locals are sure that it has no bottom.
Sights of Vodyanoy Kharkov region
In the Zmiev district there is a tiny but very old village of Vodyanoye with a population of 300 people. Here is an Orthodox shrine - the Boris and Gleb Monastery with the eponymous temple, built in 1905. Two invaluable relics are stored within the walls of the church: the miraculous icon of the Savior of the Miraculous of the 18th century and the renewed icon of the Kazan Mother of God of the 17th century.
The village of Vodyanoe will be of interest not only to Orthodox pilgrims, but also to archaeologists. On its outskirts, on the high bank of the Uda River, there is a Scythian settlement - a monument of the early Iron Age.
Dvurechansky National Park
The area in which the NPP Dvurechansky is located (the status of a national park was assigned to it in 2009) is considered one of the cleanest in environmental terms in Ukraine. It is distinguished by special climatic conditions and a peculiar relief. The highlight of the park are the beautiful chalk mountains, which stretch along the Oskol River with a belt.
Singing terraces
On the territory of the now defunct village called Globovka, there is another unique object - the so-called Singing Terraces. Who, when and why built them - is still not known exactly. The mystery of the object annually attracts the attention of thousands of tourists.
Singing terraces is a building of six brick walls built on the slope of a steep ravine. The arched construction of these walls enhances all sounds. A quiet whisper at one edge of the terrace is clearly audible on the opposite side at a distance of 60 meters.