5 Best Sights in Ukraine

Originally established as a fruit orchard in the 18th century, Globa Park today is one of Dnepropetrovsk's top spots for outdoor recreation in the mild summer months. It's right near the city center and has plenty of bars and cafés for people watching along with jogging trails, a basketball court, rides, playgrounds, and even a children's train. There's also a lake with resident swans and lots of grassy areas for spreading out a picnic.

This avenues of this park are shaded by chestnut, acacia, and cypress trees. During World War II, it came under particularly heavy German bombardments that left virtually no living thing in the park. Many monuments and statues here are dedicated to great sacrifices of that war. There's also a museum here. The park is about 20 minutes from the City Center by public transportation.

This 57-acre riverside park is one of Zaporoshe's most popular green spaces, and plays host to concerts and festivals in summer. There are also shops, cafes, and plenty of activities for children, including pony rides, playgrounds, and carnival rides.

Visitors wanting a little respite from Kremenchug's industrial surrounds will appreciate the greenery at Park Mira, a popular spot for strolling, jogging, and picnicking in the summer, or sledding in the wintertime. The park is home to an open-air display of military equipment, including cannons and planes, and there's a hilltop gazebo offering panoramic views of the city.

The World War II memorial called "Alley of Glory" was constructed here in 1961. This is where you'll find the graves of the fighters who liberated Odessa from the Nazis and a monument to the Unknown Sailor with its eternal flame, not to mention a monument to Taras Shevchenko, the poet after whom the park was named. The large park covers 225 acres overlooking the Black Sea. It dates to the 19th century and was once an artillery battery.