Dnipropetrovsk, also known as Dnipro, is one of Ukraine’s largest and most interesting cities.
On the banks of the mighty Dnipro river, the city offers rich history, cultural sights and fine landscapes. This guide covers a top-5 list every visitor should see — from the scenic embankment and Monastyrskyi Island to the unique missile forces museum. Stay overnight at our Dnipro hostel at Magdeburg Law St. 2.
1. Dnipro embankment: a long riverside promenade popular with locals and tourists, with river views, green parks and plenty of cafés and restaurants.
2. Monastyrskyi Island: a picturesque island in the heart of the city and a historic cultural hub. Home to the Dormition Cathedral, parks and sculptures, and a venue for festivals such as City Day and Independence Day.
3. Shevchenko Park: one of the largest and most beautiful parks in the city, over 30 hectares, with attractions, playgrounds, fountains, rest areas, a Taras Shevchenko monument and a zoo.
4. Kodak Fortress: a historic landmark on the right bank of the Dnipro, founded in 1635 as a key fortification under the Grand Duchy of Lithuania and the Polish–Lithuanian Commonwealth. Today you can see ruins of walls and towers and visit a small history museum.
5. Strategic Missile Forces Museum: set in a former secret underground bunker used to control Soviet missile forces. Exhibits include rockets, military equipment and uniforms; guided tours cover Cold War history and nuclear deterrence.
