The City Of Zaporozhyehas long been famous as the capital of the Ukrainian Cossacks. On the Khortytsia island, washed by the waters of the Dnieper river, is a unique Museum under the open sky, which is called the Sich. Its large-scale exposition presented the completely restored Cossack fortress surrounded by a strong palisade, earthen wall and a moat. For solid wood walls, with battlements and watch towers – located farm building, Zaporozhian Kosh, once performing managerial functions, Cossack Smoking and old wooden Church with square. As well as the Museum of Zaporizhzhya Cossacks, which stores various items of local life and culture, presents dioramas that tell about the main historical events of the eras, as well as the exhibition of ancient icons and paintings. Despite the fact that the Museum and all the buildings were created in our time, and is a smaller copy of the real fortress, the atmosphere here is very realistically conveys the spirit of the time. In addition to the fortress, on the territory of Khortitsa, which was settled in prehistoric times, and is now a national nature reserve, there are many more monuments and attractions. For example – a pagan sanctuary and a complex of the Scythian burial mounds, as well as stunning relic oak, which is about 1000 years. Also, these lands have a unique nature. Picturesque cliffs, rare plants and birds, lush marshes. Here, on the river, is another prominent landmark of Zaporizhia bearing, this time man-made nature. This is the biggest hydroelectric power plant in the southern part of the countryCarpagesthat provides many of the largest industrial enterprises and areas with electricity. In addition, the hydraulic structure performs the role of transport crossing between the left Bank and right BankUkraine. With a 40-meter dam offers breathtaking views. Such, however, a less popular attraction is the Aswan dam – a scale model of the largest of the Egyptian dam, fragments of which can be viewed in our time. An excellent option for gatherings with the whole family is the Zaporozhye children's railway. Where you will find an informative tour and a journey into miniature copies of the real train, at a distance of 8 km, along a wonderful Park, where you can also visit the terrarium, a zoo and aquarium, or stroll along the picturesque river inlets.
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