[Travel to Europe] Ukraine: Dnipro

Dnipro is the 4th largest city in Ukraine and also known as an industrial city. It is an industrial city with a population of about 1 million and, along with Donetsk, is one of the leading industrial centers in Ukraine. The military industry is developing in this area, and the energy industry is also developing. Being a very developing city, there are so many attractions here.

place

Dnipro is a city located in central Ukraine.

history

Dnipro was already inhabited by Slavic peoples since ancient times. In the Middle Ages, it was invaded by the Tatars and later became part of the Russian Empire. The city was founded in 1775 and was then called Ekaterinoslav. After the Russian Revolution, the city was renamed Dnipro. Russia invaded Ukraine in 2022, and this Dnipro has been damaged by missiles being fired at factories in the city.

climate

Dnipro has a humid continental climate, with very pleasant summers and relatively mild winters. Temperatures range from -7°C to 26°C throughout the year.

language

The native language of Ukraine is Ukrainian, but many people also speak Russian.

security

Dnipro is in a dangerous situation following the Russian invasion of Ukraine in 2022. Dnipro is currently far from the front line and is relatively safe. It’s one of the safest cities when it’s not wartime.

industry

Dnipro has been one of the largest industrial cities since Soviet times. The munitions industry is especially thriving, and the manufacture of weapons and aircraft is very popular. After the independence of Ukraine, it is a city that produced four prime ministers of Ukraine.

Race

Ukraine is a multi-ethnic country, the main ethnic group is Ukrainian. Others are Russians, Tatars, Bulgarians, Jews and Romanians.

religion

Ukraine is predominantly Christian, but most people are non-religious.

currency

Hryvnia is used in Ukraine.

Sightseeing Spot 1 : Menorah Centre

The Menorah Center was built in 2012 as a Jewish cultural center. It has a wide range of facilities, including a hotel, concert hall, gallery, restaurants, and the Jewish Holocaust History Museum.

Sightseeing Spot 2 : Saviour Transfiguration Cathedral

One of the most beautiful cathedrals. In 1830 the cathedral was built on a smaller scale. Today, it has been restored and is one of the important heritage sites where you can feel the history of Dnipro.

Sightseeing Spot 3 : Dnipro National History Museum

The Dnipro Historical Museum lost 90% of its collection in World War II and the museum building collapsed. After the war, the museum was restored to include 87 pieces of church ornaments, artefacts and stone statues.

Sightseeing Spot 4 : Memory of The Jewish People and The Holocaust In Ukraine Museum

The Jewish Holocaust History Museum is located on the 3rd floor of the Menorah Center. It showcases the horrors of war the world suffered after the Nazis came to power.

Sightseeing Spot 5 : Fountain White Swan

Dnipro, the city of fountains, has many fountains in Ukraine. Built in 2005, the Light Music Fountain is the most famous fountain.  The central jet reaches a height of about 50m, making it one of the tallest fountains in Dnipro.

Hotel

Dnipro offers a wide range of accommodation options. The nearest airport is Dnipropetrovsk International Airport. You can book flights and accommodation from the link below. Other languages are also supported.