The history of the city of Kharkov, in its origins, rooted in the distant XVII century. There is a perception that the city is glorious and is surrounded by many legends and tales to Cossack kharko. Another version – the name of the city originated from the name of the river Kharkiv.
Along with other ancient cities of Ukraine – Kharkiv is extremely popular among tourists. First of all, the city famous for its religiosity and a huge number of beautiful temples, among which the most famous is St. Basil's Cathedral, which at his age is almost the same age as most of Kharkov, and the tallest temple of the city, however, as the building is the assumption Cathedral, which reaches a height of 90 meters.
Also, in Kharkov has preserved many old architectural objects, which were built in pre-revolutionary times, particularly the outstanding of which is the tower of the city administration.
It also has a huge area where the main city events, which is the third-largest in the world.
Among the cultural institutions can focus on theatre, Shevchenko theatre of Opera and ballet, as well as famous all over the country the National Academy of design and arts.
Kharkov is an extremely green city. This area is home to many parklands, such as the Poetry Park and the Park named after Ukrainian poet – Taras Shevchenko, two Botanical gardens and a Park named after Maxim Gorky, where there are rides and children's railway. In addition to the parks in Kharkov has numerous private gardens with fragrant flowers and lush greenery, in which "live" unique works of modern art and humor – funny bronze monuments flying lovers, characters from "the Twelve chairs", a soccer ball and other sculptures that give the city an extraordinary charm and hospitality.
Not deprived of attention in Kharkov and fauna, building a large zoo, where contact with nature is particularly beneficial effect on the mood of children and adults. The latter can also have a good time and to pamper your stomach with traditional dishes of Ukrainian cuisine in the restaurants of Kharkov, where also, for gourmets, there are exquisite dishes, such as scallops under the mango sauce or ostrich fillet. It also has traditional restaurants of Indian, Vietnamese and Japanese cuisine.
Word – bright and welcoming Kharkov simply can not remain indifferent to their guests. The city offers modern hotels, with very different pricing and good transport interchange, the highlight of which is a 26-metroi the height of the cable car.