Ivanova Mountain

Many Poltava residents consider this place sacred, and some even call it sacred. And it is not surprising - with a small hill in the area of ​​the Cathedral Square, the history of a very large city is closely connected. It is here that you can see the sights that have long been considered a visiting card of Poltava. Today you will no longer see the Lytvian detaine standing here or a medieval wooden fortress that, during the Northern War, was able to restrain the many thousands of Swedes for three months.

This place is considered by many Poltava residents to be holy, and some people even call it sacral. And it is not surprising - with a small hill in the area of ​​the Cathedral Square, the history of a very large city is closely connected. It is here that you can see the sights that have long been considered a visiting card of Poltava.

Today you will no longer see the Detava Lutava, standing here, or a medieval wooden fortress, which, during the Great Northern War, was able to restrain the many thousands of Swedes for three months. But you can admire the snow-white pergola, which was established in 1909 as a memory of the 200th anniversary since the Battle of Poltava. Or take a few pictures near the monument to Poltava galushka.

Nowadays on Ivanova Hill there is an observation deck, from where a magnificent view of the city opens. You can come here at any time of the day. In the dawn haze or all in the evening lights, the city of Poltava is worth to be admired from above.