Things to do & places to visit in Poltava Oblast, Ukraine

Poltava Oblast #15 destination in Ukraine 2023. The average rating score is 4.45 based on 1.186 traveler reviews, of 79 attractions. Timezone: Europe/Kiev, current date and time: Sunday, May 12, 2024, 4:56.

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Top things to do (26)

• Speciality Museums
• History Museums
• Points of Interest & Landmarks
• Movie Theaters
• Playgrounds
• Horseback Riding Tours
• National Parks
• Religious Sites
• Art Galleries
• Bodies of Water
• Horse-Drawn Carriage Tours
• Monuments & Statues
• Hot Springs & Geysers
• Architectural Buildings
• Historic Sites
• Nature & Wildlife Areas
• Game & Entertainment Centers
• Hiking Trails
• Art Museums
• Science Museums
• Churches & Cathedrals
• Parks
• Water Parks
• Mountains
• Theaters
• Gardens

Top destinations in Poltava Oblast 49

• Dykanka
• Orzhytsya
• Dubrovka
• Mhar
• Gogolevo
• Reshetylivka
• Proni
• Hadyach
• Veselivka
• Kobelyaky
• Kam'yani Potoky
• Velyka Bahachka
• Khoruzhi
• Nyzhni Mlyny
• Kovalivka
• Horishni Plavni
• Bilsk
• Svitlohirs'ke
• Takhtaulove
• Novi Sanzhary
• Petrivka
• Suprunivka
• Kamyanka
• Velyki Budyshcha
• Rozsoshentsi
• Lubny
• Vil'shanka
• Hlobyne
• Velikiye Sorochintsy
• Sukhinovka
• Kotelva
• Khorol
• Pyryatyn
• Kremenchuk
• Opishnya
• Hlody
• Sosnivka
• Velyka Krucha
• Abazivka
• Vovnyanka
• Chutove
• Chornukhy
• Lobkova Balka
• Zinkiv
• Svitlogirske
• Myrhorod
• Poltava
• Pyshne
• Semianivka

Top places to visit (30 attractions) view more »

1. 5.0 Long-Range Strategic Aviation Museum (59 reviews)
   - Hands-on experience
   Sunday: 10:00 AM - 5:00 PM Speciality Museums
   
   
   This was quite a different experience. First of all, don't do like us and decide to walk there, Google maps got a bit confused and we walked, and walked, took a while to get there. But once you get there it's worth it. You first pay the regular ticket, which is very cheap. Then, definitely sign up for the bus tour. That one costs a bit more (a few hundreds of hryvnia) but it's totally worth it. You go with a little bus that definitely saw better times to a runway where you can explore several fighters. This is the first museum where I could enter the planes, sit on the pilot's seat and play around. There are 5 planes to explore. Beyond them, you can also check out tanks, jeeps and other military gear. Also check out the little museum on the premises, it's pretty good. See more..
   
2. 5.0 Museum of Ukrainian Pottery (18 reviews)
   - A really nice place to spend a couple of hours
   Sunday: 9:00 AM - 3:00 PM Spent More than 3 hours Art Galleries • Speciality Museums • Art Museums
   
   
   A very interesting place with many fascinating sculptures. The territory is very clean and well-groomed. The price is low so everyone can afford to visit this place. Very recommended for visiting! See more..
   
3. 5.0 Park of Oleg Babayev (18 reviews)
   - A very nice park
   Spent More than 3 hours Parks
   
   
   This park is well maintained & clean. There are several beds of beautiful flowers to see & several places to sit & relax. There are also several items of historical interest to see here. This is definately worth the time to see. See more..
   
4. 5.0 Ivan Kotlyarevsky Monument (13 reviews)
   - Gorgeous monument
   Points of Interest & Landmarks • Monuments & Statues
   
   
   Gorgeous monument from the begining of the XX c. Don't miss the details! Beautiful 3D reliefs on the sides with scenes from Kotliarevsky' works! See more..
   
5. 5.0 Savior Church (13 reviews)
   - 15 minute walk from town centre
   Churches & Cathedrals
   
   
   Beautiful little Orthodox church and at this time of year (October) surrounded by trees of multiple autumnal shades of amber and gold. Intriguing that it is a 'church within a church' the exterior facade to protect the original wood structure. It is definitely worth the effort to visit, quite easy to find, a lovely park nearby and the local history museum close by too. See more..
   
6. 5.0 Mhar Transfiguration Monastery (9 reviews)
   - красиво
   Spent 2-3 hours Religious Sites • Churches & Cathedrals
   
   
   отличное место, рекомендую посетить верующим. Очень красивое здание как снаруди так и внутри, можно заказать службу, купить монастырский чай, квас, хлеб. Походить по территории, прикоснуться к древности и вере. Отличное умиротворяющее место. See more..
   
7. 5.0 National Museum of Nikolai Gogol (8 reviews)
   - Национальный музей-заповедник Николая Гоголя
   Sunday: 8:30 AM - 4:30 PM Spent 1-2 hours Speciality Museums
   
   
   В селе Гоголево расположен Музей-усадьба Н. В. Гоголя. Родовое имение Гоголей, где писатель провёл свои детские и юношеские годы. Открыт к 175-летию писателя. Усадьба воспроизведена по фотографиям, рисункам, планам, письмам и воспоминаниям современников. Восстановлен родительский дом и флигель с рабочим кабинетом Гоголя, сохранились пруды, грот, сад, могила родителей. В музее проводятся театрализованные представления - это очень интересно. See more..
   
8. 5.0 Ivanova Mountain (8 reviews)
   - Wonderful and majestic
   Mountains
   
   
   Another excellent and gorgeous viewed mountain that I've been while there, here I can take a grandiose view below and see the entire city! It's beautiful in the rain, in the fog, and under the flaming sun. See more..
   
9. 5.0 Nikolai Gogol Monument (6 reviews)
   - Great National Poet Monument
   Points of Interest & Landmarks • Monuments & Statues
   
   
   This monument to the great national poet is located in the Land of his childhood that is reflected in the subjects of his works.And this Boulevard, is a good place for fitness. See more..
   
10. 5.0 Poltava literary-memorial Museum of I. P. Kotlyarevsky (3 reviews)
    - Отлично
    History Museums
    
    
    В этом музее самый лучший экскурсовод из тех музеев, в которых мы были в Полтаве. Музей большой, интересный, много экспонатов, но рекомендуем именно посетить его с экскурсоводом, иначе вы не узнаете много интересных фактов про личность и деятельность Котляревского и не только.
    В этом музее самый лучший экскурсовод из тех музеев, в которых мы были в Полтаве. Музей большой, интересный, много экспонатов, но рекомендуем именно посетить его с экскурсоводом, иначе вы не узнаете много интересных фактов про личность и деятельность Котляревского и не только. See more..
    
11. 4.5 Belaya Besedka (Belaya Al'tanka) (203 reviews)
    - Have to see
    Sunday: 12:00 AM - 11:59 PM Monuments & Statues
    
    
    Lovely place for photos and just relaxing. There were a lot of people, but still could grab a few decent ones. A lot of tourists and locals, all around a happy mood. A lot of places to buy souvenirs, coffee or grab a snack around. I would say it's a must. See more..
    
12. 4.5 Poltava Regional Museum (105 reviews)
    - Surprisingly good
    Sunday: 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM Speciality Museums
    
    
    The building itself is beautiful on the outside. Inside, there is a wide range of exhibits - historical, nature-related, folkloric, etc. Not all of them have descriptions in English, but many of them are straightforward. For a regional museum, it's quite good, found a few things that were quite interesting. Worth checking out. See more..
    
13. 4.5 The Poltava Battle History Museum (82 reviews)
    - Great local interest
    Sunday: 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM History Museums
    
    
    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. See more..
    
14. 4.5 Ivan Kotlyarevskiy House (54 reviews)
    - Great place if you like learning about history and cultures
    Spent 1-2 hours Speciality Museums
    
    
    Really liked going to this place, even though it is relatively a small place there was a lot to learn from the people here. I had a person translating to English form me, found this place very rich with history, culture and learn a lot from my visit here. Definitely a nice stopping point while walking around Poltava to learn more about the people, history and people here. See more..
    
15. 4.5 The Round Square (39 reviews)
    - Historic circle
    Points of Interest & Landmarks
    
    
    This is awesome place for history lovers. Great monument with Poltava battle gravings built in. Awesome flowers to see in spring and summer. See more..
    
16. 4.5 Shevchenko Monument by Kavaleridze (31 reviews)
    - Famous statue
    Spent < 1 hour Points of Interest & Landmarks • Monuments & Statues
    
    
    Can’t really miss it’s next to museum and little park with kids activities and fountains, very peaceful park and lots of trees nice grassy spots to sit as well as seating See more..
    
17. 4.5 Park Mira (Kremenchuk) (25 reviews)
    - Nice place for a stroll
    Parks
    
    
    Kremenchuk has several parks, and this one is recommended. It's not far from the city center. Good for an hour or few hours of stroll and calmness. See more..
    
18. 4.5 Sources of Mineral Water (19 reviews)
    - Понравилось
    Sunday: 6:30 AM - 10:30 AM, 11:30 AM - 3:30 PM, 4:30 PM - 8:00 PM Bodies of Water • Hot Springs & Geysers
    
    
    Полезно , вкусно!!!! Хорошая визитная карточка города! Даже в низкий сезон пользуется спросом! Летом ещё и зелено вокруг!!!! See more..
    
19. 4.5 Kurortny Park (19 reviews)
    - Прекрасный ухоженный парк
    Parks
    
    
    Отдыхали с мужем и детьми
    Нам очень понравилось: большой курортный парк, очень зеленый, ухоженный, чистый воздух
    Замечательное место отвлечься от будней, просто погулять по отличной территории, покормить уток, покататься на лодках, катамаранах, детских машинках. попрыгать на батуте, полюбоваться павлинами в огромном вольере
    На террритории есть также тренажеры, теннисные корты
    
    Атмосфера пропитана спокойствием и гоголевской атмосферой
    Однозначно рекомендую для посещения! See more..
    
20. 4.5 Mirgorodskaya Luzha (18 reviews)
    - Для ценителей творчества Гоголя
    Spent < 1 hour Bodies of Water • Parks
    
    
    ЧуднаЯ лужа! и чудные мини-фигурки персонажей гоголевских произведений. Очень не обычная достопримечательность. See more..
    
21. 4.5 The Holy Cross Exaltation Monastery (18 reviews)
    - Nice architecture
    Historic Sites
    
    
    Nice architecture, only saw it from the outside. It's very close to Belaya Besedka, the entire area is lovely for walking around and taking photos. See more..
    
22. 4.5 Former Peasants Bank (18 reviews)
    - Beautiful piece of ukrainian modern style
    Spent < 1 hour Points of Interest & Landmarks
    
    
    If you visit Poltava you should see this building! Almost all Poltava is built in clasicism style, so this building looks really unique! That giant birds with women heads make you feel like you are in a fairy tail. Really atmospheric! See more..
    
23. 4.5 St. Sampsoniy Church (18 reviews)
    - Great place to see learn about.
    Spent < 1 hour Churches & Cathedrals
    
    
    Although we spent most of our time just walking around and looking, learning about this history and part of the culture here was great. See more..
    
24. 4.5 Corpusniy Garden (17 reviews)
    - Can’t miss it
    Gardens
    
    
    It’s pretty much first park you come across as you enter the cozy little town of Poltava. It has a lot of seating. Nice and colourful. As well as you will find Poltava to be cozy and bright and Vibrant very beautiful little town. See more..
    
25. 4.5 Marusia Churai Memorial (16 reviews)
    - Ya kohayu eto pamyatnik))
    Points of Interest & Landmarks
    
    
    Very beautiful and Goddess like monument in front of the Gogol Theatre on Lenina St. The Aristocrat restaurant is located across from the street. Over there, you can also find Gogol's statue to on Pushkinska street in the south. Very good to be. See more..
    
26. 4.5 Fallen Ukrainian Cossacks' Monument (13 reviews)
    - A nice piece to remember history
    Spent < 1 hour Points of Interest & Landmarks • Monuments & Statues
    
    
    Cossacks were real soldiers, this monument is to remind that we will not forget, the government is doing a good job in keeping traditions and simple life in Ukraine. See more..
    
27. 4.5 Sunny Park (12 reviews)
    - Pleklasna vid v parke!!
    Parks
    
    
    Ya oochen liubliu eto park)) The big monument of Shevshenko was so good! Was there in the summer, in the autumn, and in the winter(Aug, Oct, and Dec 2016).! Many girls took photos there in the summer) You can imagine how beautiful is that for a young man to see)) See more..
    
28. 4.5 Peter I Monument (12 reviews)
    - Monument to Peter 1st
    Spent < 1 hour Points of Interest & Landmarks • Monuments & Statues
    
    
    The monument is located just in front of Poltavska battle museum, which is not far away from Poltava city. See more..
    
29. 4.5 Panas Myrniy Museum (10 reviews)
    - Wonderful authentic house-museum
    Spent 1-2 hours Speciality Museums
    
    
    This is excellent museum whether you wish to be better acquainted with legacy of prominent Ukrainian writer Panas Myrny or to experience life as it was at the beginning of the 20th century. Apart from cultural and historical significance, the house is unique - it remains untouched since last members of Panas Myrny`s family lived here - completely preserved with all furniture, papers, little things and even garden and pond. Museum itself situated not very close the city center, but it can be easily reached by public transport and it`s situated in a rather calm and nice part of the city. I would highly recommend to take a tour, detailed information make you feel the life of the house and the family in its fullest. See more..
    
30. 4.5 Aviation and Space Museum (10 reviews)
    - I seldom give an excellent rating, but this place is too unique...
    Spent < 1 hour Science Museums
    
    
    The Aviation and Space Museum is dedicated to the work of Yuri Kondratyk who, in the 1920s, did the calculations necessary for a flight to the moon which were used as the mathematical foundation of the Soviet and American space programs. Sound far out? Well, he published his work so you can read it if you want to. Neil Armstrong, our own first guy on the moon, visited Poltava in homage to Kondratyk. Very small museum which packs a lot of information in a small package. My Ukrainian companions were surprised how much they learned here. Great guide who was a pilot and took part in Ukrainian operations with US Air Force. See more..