Kharkiv. Kharkiv city is a large industrial, scientific and cultural centre of the country. Kharkiv city has its own rich history and cultural traditions. It was founded in 1654. The city's favourable geographical position at the intersection of trade ways became a powerful boost for its economical development.
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The Freedom Square in Kharkiv. The city’s principal and rather incredible landmark is Freedom Square (Ploshcha Svobody), one of the largest squares in the world with an area of over 12 hectares, which holds solemn military parades as well as concerts and cultural and political events. Surrounding the square are numerous parks, bustling streets, scenic fountains and various picturesque open-air coffee bars.
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Zerkal’naya Struya Fountain in Kharkiv. Another must-see attraction is the Zerkal’naya Struya Fountain (The Mirror Stream), an important Kharkiv landmark, which was built in 1947 and is protected by UNESCO.
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The churches in Kharkiv. The city also has some very beautiful churches, in particular Pokrovsky Cathedral built in 1689, the Byzantine Cathedral of the Annunciation, the largest in Eastern Europe, and the Church of the Annunciation, monuments that testify the long history of the city and the passion of its inhabitants for art.