Mykolaiv Observatory
A historic observatory dating to 1821.
Mykolaiv
A historic shipbuilding city on the Bug and Inhul rivers
Mykolaiv Oblast, Ukraine476,101
About the city
Mykolaiv is a half-million-strong regional centre, historically known for shipbuilding.
By coach it's 2 hours to Odesa.
Top places to see
Zoo
One of Ukraine's oldest zoos.
Southern Bug Embankment
A green promenade along the Southern Bug — a favourite for walks and panoramic river views.
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Mykolaiv in one day
A route through the historic centre.
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Observatory, zoo, a walk along the Southern Bug embankment and dinner by the river.