Dnipropetrovsk is a large commercial and industrial centre of Pridneprovje with population over 1 million people. Nowadays Dnipropetrovsk is one of the most actively developing megapolises of Ukraine: modern trading and business centres, cinemas, entertainment places are being open in the city.
Sights:
The longest quay in Europe. Along the right coast of Dnepr its length is over 23 km;
The Scythian "babas" - the largest collection in Ukraine;
Synagogue «Golden rose»;
Bryanskaya Nikolaevskaya church, 1913-1915. Stone. Typical for early 20th century architecture;
The Nikolas church, 1807;
Preobrazhenskiy Cathedral, 1830-1835;
Potyomkin's Palace, 1786;
Diorama “The battle for the Dnepr river”, 1975, viewing angle 230 degrees, area of picturesque canvas 840 sq. m.;
Fountain at opera and ballet theatre. One of the best fountains in Europe by technique and decorating;
Swan fountain. It is established in 2005 on Dnepr in several meters from the coast. The stream height can reach 50 m.
Museums:
The museum of fine arts;
Dnepropetrovsk historical museum;
Diorama «The Battle for the Dnepr river»;
State Academy of Civil construction and architecture of Ukraine;
Coin museum of Ukraine.
Theatres:
Opera and ballet theatre;
Theatre named after Gorky;
Theatre named after Shevchenko;
The House of chamber music;
The Puppet theatre;
The Philharmonic theatre;
Circus.