Photogallery of Kherson, Ukraine

In the surroundings of Kherson, there are a lot of nature attractions. One of them is the unique biosphere nature park Askania Nova. It was founded by one of the local dukes at the beginning of the 19th century. Originally, rich natural grounds were used to herd ships. Today, you can see here rare plants and admire birds and rare insects. The nature park is very big. There are a lot of different hiking routes. In 1973, the nature park gained a status of the attraction of state significance. It is interesting to admire its wonderful landscapes at any time of the year. The important historic attraction is Kherson Church. It started to be built in the second half of the 18th century. The defensive construction had been used as intended until 1866. When the fortress lost its strategic status, it came to the city government. In the second half of the 19th century, many constructions in the territory of the fortress were destroyed. New houses were built of stone in the city center. Today, the visitors of the fortress can see the preserved arsenal, several old wells, bastions, and tinderboxes. The interesting religious monument is the Cathedral of St. Katherine. It became the first stone cathedral built in the city territory. It was being built at the same time as the Kherson Fortress. Now, the cathedral is a vivid example of Russian classicism. After the Revolution, the cathedral was closed and all the values were transferred. Originally, it served as an anti-religious … Read further