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During the tour you will discover the most popular attractions of the city including the Field of the Battle of Poltava. Enjoy the welcoming atmosphere of Poltava and learn the most significant facts from the history of Poltava region.
Sightseeing city tour around the city includes the most popular landmarks – a Round Square with the Glory Monument in the middle, a cozy Corpusniy Garden and an interesting building of former peasants bank, decorated with the figures of firebirds with women’s heads. Moreover, you will see an iconic sight of Poltava – the White Rotunda on the Ivanova Mountain, overlooking Vorskla River and The Holy Cross Monastery. Not far from the White Arbor, there is another symbol of the city – Poltava Dumpling Monument, where you may take photo in a huge bowl with «galushki».
During the second part of the tour, you will discover the landmarks related to the famous Battle of Poltava in 1709. You will explore the National Historical-Cultural Reserve «The Field of the Battle of Poltava», including St. Sampsoniy Church, memorial signs – «To Swedes from Russians» and «To Swedes from Swedes» and the Monument to the Defenders of the Poltava Fortress. Moreover, you will see the monument to the Peter I in front of the Poltava Battle History Museum.
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