ArcelorMittal quarry
One of the world's largest iron-ore quarries.
Kryvyi Rih
Europe's longest city and home of the world's largest iron-ore quarry
Dnipropetrovsk Oblast, Ukraine612,750
About the city
Kryvyi Rih stretches 126 km along the Inhulets river — Europe's longest city. It hosts some of the world's largest iron-ore open-pit mines.
Coaches link Kryvyi Rih with Dnipro and Zaporizhzhia.
Top places to see
Miners' Park
A large park with a canal and leisure areas.
Central City Museum
The story of iron-ore mining and the region's development.
From our travel blog
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How the Kryvyi Rih fast tram works
A unique high-speed tram with underground stations.
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The Kryvyi Rih fast tram operates like a metro in the centre and surfaces on the outskirts. Two underground tunnels of 18+ km make it unique in Europe.