Evenings on a farm near Dykanka: what atmospheric places in Poltava region should be visited in winter

The Christmas market in Lviv, the ski resort in Bukovel, and Winterland at VDNKh in Kyiv are among the most popular attractions visited by Ukrainians during the snowy season. And it is justified! However, today we are going to tell you about locations that are no less unique and interesting. So where to go next weekend - read below.

Myrhorod

The city is located on the banks of the Khorol River in the Poltava region. It is home to the well-known Myrhorod health resort complex, where tourists can improve their health and take care of their bodies, especially in the cold season.

It includes 3 other facilities: Khorol, Poltava and Birch Grove. Each of them has its own specialization. The center is characterized by healing mineral water and therapeutic mud. Most often, people come here with diseases of the gastrointestinal tract, bronchopulmonary, nervous, cardiovascular, urogenital, and musculoskeletal systems. There are also dietary canteens in the sanatorium. We recommend visiting the local museum of local lore, which is one of the oldest in Poltava region. It houses more than 15,000 exhibits: collections of paintings, graphics, embroidery, ceramics, Easter eggs, etc.

Dykanka

The village is located 29 kilometers from Poltava, near the Vorskla River. It became famous thanks to the movie Evenings on a Farm near Dykanka, based on the story "The Night Before Christmas" by Nikolai Gogol.

The location was first mentioned in 1658. At that time, the Ukrainian politician Vasyl Kochubey ruled here and the Cossack chronicler Samiilo Velychko lived here.

We advise you to visit the place where the palace of the late 18th century once stood. In 1810, the estate was rebuilt: a chapel, a horse yard, a zoo, and a greenhouse were built. In 1919, it burned down, but the park was preserved.

Next, go to St. Nicholas Church. It was built in 1794-1797 in the form of a rotunda. The shrine was decorated with Doric columns and a portico. The tomb of the Kochubey family is also located here.

Sorochyn Yar

A ski resort in the village of Kamianka, Dykanka village community, Poltava region.

There are 3 trails with a length of 350-400 meters, 4 large ski lifts and 1 training one. The routes are divided into 3 levels of difficulty: green, blue, and red.

There are instructors to help you learn to ski. If you don't have your own equipment, you can rent it.

There are also snow cannons that provide a constant "white" cover.

We also recommend tubing sledding. This entertainment is suitable for both children and adults. You can climb the slope using an escalator lift. It takes only 1 minute to reach the starting point. Prices for ski-passes range from ₴1800 to ₴3500.

Opishnia

The village is located on the hills above the Vorskla River. It is considered an ancient Cossack town and the most famous pottery settlement in Ukraine.

Interesting fact: the name of the location comes from the word "opoka" - a type of sedimentary microporous rock.

In the late nineteenth century, all the dishes in the region were made of clay: jugs, pots, bowls, etc. Carpenters, coopers, blacksmiths, tailors, shoemakers, and even cart drivers who delivered goods worked here.

We recommend visiting the local National Museum-Reserve. Its activity is to collect field materials and form collections. Travelers can see a variety of sculptures and handicrafts made by local craftsmen.

By the way, in 2010, the tourist complex "Staryi Khutir" was launched. It consists of 3 mansions in the style of Ukrainian traditions, where you can stay for a few days.

And in the "Lialina Svitlytsia" visitors can attend a master class in puppetry and cooking.

Go on a trip to the winter Poltava region!

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