Location: Chernobyl
Top Things to do in Chernobyl
The 8 Best Sights & Landmarks in Chernobyl, Kiev Oblast
Chernobyl or Chornobyl (/tʃɜːrˈnoʊbəl/; Ukrainian: Чорно́биль, translit. Chornobyl′, Ukrainian pronunciation: [tʃɔrˈnɔbɪlʲ]; Russian: Черно́быль, tr. Chernobyl′, IPA: [t͡ɕɪrˈnobɨlʲ]; Belarusian: Чарно́быль, translit. Charnobyl′, Belarusian pronunciation: [ʈʂarˈnɔbɨlʲ]) is a city in the restricted Chernobyl Exclusion Zone situated in the Ivankiv Raion of northern Kiev Oblast, near Ukraine's border with Belarus. Chernobyl is about 90 kilometres (56 mi) northeast of Kiev, and approximately 140 kilometres (87 mi) southwest of the Belarusian city of Gomel and 16 km from Ukraines border with Belarus. The city was the administrative center of Chernobyl Raion (district) from 1923 until it was disestablished in 1988. Before its evacuation, the city had about 14,000 residents. As of 2017, the city has a population of 690.
1. Reactor No 4
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5.0 based on 164 reviews
Reviewed By B1714D - Belgrade, Serbia
The sole fact you're standing 300 m away from the worst nuclear disaster in world history makes you creepy and scared what'd happen with mankind if things went little more wrong than they actually did. It's a place to remember, to learn and to pay your respects for those who gave their lives preventing a catastrophy on a bigger scale.
2. Duga Radar Russian Woodpecker
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5.0 based on 78 reviews
Reviewed By 618boba - Stockport, United Kingdom
Came here as part of a group tour. Had never heard of the radar stations but did know about the wood pecking noises. We were guided around by our registered guide - you cannot visit without being part of a proper group and entering the Chernobyl Exclusion Zone officially and with a permit. The radars themselves are immense - there are two. I've never seen annoying like it in my life and having already visited a former nuclear missile launch centre in Ukraine this visit really hit home. You are not officially permitted to enter the buildings, however we were shown into some of the former computer rooms, the control room and to see some of the things left by the Soviets after they closed down and evacuated. The whole site is overgrown, ransacked and empty to a large degree, however it is brought to life by the guide. Well worth visiting.
3. Chernobyl Go
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4.5 based on 14 reviews
Chernobyl-Go specializes on package tours to Chernobyl, Pripyat and Duga - some of the most incredible places in the world. We put together a tour customized to your personal needs, and guarantee top quality and 24/7 customer support. After visiting Chernobyl you can enjoy a couple of free days in the capital of Ukraine - Kiev, we can organize for you great adventures in the city.
Reviewed By RicardoR511 - Mogi das Cruzes, Brazil
A day trip tour from Kiev costs around U$115,00 with lunch and personal dosimeter included, it departs usually at 8:00 AM and comes back to Kiev around 5:00 - 07:00 PM. Even on a day trip it´s sure to visit the amusement park with the iconic ferris wheel, Chernobyl village, Pripiat buildings including the swimming pool, enter the kindergarten, Get close to reactor 4, Duga radar and other places according the guide and group plans. It´s well worth your time and money. Try to avoid hot months which in Ukraine is june to august because no matter the temperature we have to wear clothes to cover all body, arms and legs. I went there in October and the weather was very pleasant.
4. Trumpeting Angel Monument
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4.0 based on 1 reviews
5. St. Elijah Church
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4.0 based on 18 reviews
Reviewed By ErikMarecek - Prague, Czech Republic
Nice place to relax after urban exploring in Pripyat or trip through Chernobyl exclusion zone. Light up some fragrant wax candles in front of icons of saints in this orthodox church
6. Monument To Those Who Saved the World
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3.0 based on 1 reviews
7. Chernobyl Welcome Sign
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3.0 based on 1 reviews
8. The Memorial The Wormwood Star
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3.0 based on 1 reviews
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