City: Zhytomyr Oblast
Top Things to do in Zhytomyr Oblast
What to do and see in Zhytomyr Oblast, Ukraine: The Best Places and Tips
Zhytomyr Oblast (Ukrainian: Житомирська область, translit. Zhytomyrs’ka oblast’; also referred to as Zhytomyrshchyna - Ukrainian: Житомирщина) is an oblast (province) of northern Ukraine. The administrative center of the oblast is the city of Zhytomyr. Its population is approximately 1,240,482 (2017 est.).
Restaurants in Zhytomyr Oblast
1. Sergiy Korolyov Astronautics Museum
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 85 reviews
Reviewed By Svitlana Z - Odessa, Ukraine
I was impressed. The museum consists of 2 buildings: a space exhibition and the house in which Sergey Pavlovich Korolev was born in Zhytomyr. The Space part works without a lunch break. There is a fee for photographing in the museum. It is better to have a guided tour, one will learn so much. Otherwise, it is possible to have an audio guided tour sitting in comfortable seats, hanging on ropes from the ceiling - space atmosphere indeed. The exposition is rich, informative and spectacular. There are models of spacecrafts, one of which was in the open space with autographs of 2 cosmonauts on it, as well as life-size precise models of artificial satellites, Lunokhod (a lab for operations on the Moon surface), space module "Vostok", orbital module "Soyuz", documents, pictures, space suites, personal belongings of the first conquerors of space and objects of their life in the orbit... There is a capsule with soil from the Moon (!) The only thing, that would make me even happier, would be a possibility to wear a space suite. Not available in the museum yet. However, there is a space suite (like the one G.Clooney had in "Gravity"), painted, with a hole for a head, where visitors can pose and have their picture taken. What a place!!!
2. Radomysl Castle
Overall Ratings
4 based on 76 reviews
Castle-museum Radomysl is a unique location, which offers you:• The world's only museum of Ukrainian domestic icon which represents more than 5 thousand unique original exhibits from the private collection of Olga Bogomolets.• Fantastic boutique hotel in the heart of the castle consisting of 10 rooms with interiors of the XVII-XIX centuries – is one of the top 100 hotels in Ukraine. • The first paper mill in Ukraine – a revived factory of paper manufacturing by technology of the XVII century - master classes’ holding is possible.• A unique architectural building of the XVI-XIX century constructed (built) on a granite rock. • Unprecedented cultural and historical constituent. • Exceptional revitalizing microclimate shaped by two Waterfalls with a high concentration of negative ions in the air.• One of the best acoustic conference halls in Europe for 150 persons• Gala ceremonial hall for wedding ceremonies in Ukrainian Baroque (100 seats)• Castle Trapezna (refectory hall) «Via Regia» for 80 seats with classical and medieval cuisine• The first and unique object in Ukraine, which received a diploma of reviving cultural way of the Council of Europe "Via Regia – Cultural Route of the Council of Europe"• 2 hectare natural insular landscape park-museum with one heart-shaped island and two natural waterfalls• A huge fish lake of 76 hectares, unique irisary, boats, fishing rods, arbalest shooting range.• Alternative grounds (S ~ 2,000 sqm) for events and active tourismAlso, you can use our additional services: Guided Tours, Room Service, Laundry and Ironing, Exhibitions and areas for rent, VIP service, Package Offers, Conference Service, Master ClassesArbalest shooting, Fishing, Boating, Weekend Tour, ect.
Reviewed By Andriy D - Kiev, Ukraine
Although the territory and the castle are small, the place is nice is worth visiting. The entrance fee includes guided tour (EUR 4) for about 1-1.5 hours which guides you through the territory, castle and ancient paper manufacturing craft. Obviously the tour includes overview of icons exhibition too (which is very impressive)
There are big plans for the future development and i wish luck and success to the people who stand behind this museum.
3. Gagarin Park
Overall Ratings
4 based on 37 reviews
4. Discalced Carmelites Order Monastery
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 20 reviews
Reviewed By Lara B - Kiev, Ukraine
Although the place requires a lot of renovarion, it is still quite beautiful. The church itself is renovated, it is modest but very nice. In the basement of the church there is an interesting excibition about the history of the place. N.B! there is a toilet in the monastery, but no a food facility inside or nearby.
5. Park Ostrovskogo
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 14 reviews
Reviewed By Ed D - Kiev, Ukraine
Ostrovsky Park is a small shady park in Korosten located immediately next to Skala ('Rock'). Allegedly, it is located on the territory of ancient Iskorosten, but there are no remains of any ancient strucutres. It's not worth going to Korosten specifically for this park, but it might be a nice 15-minute stop, if you happen to be passing by the town.
LEGEND BEHIND THE PARK (AND KOROSTEN ITSELF)
According to a not confirmed legend, there was a war between Kiev princess Olha and Iskorosten (Korosten) prince Mal in mid-Xth century. Olha's husband Ihor, son of Kiev Rus dynasty founder Rurik, tried to get extra tribute from Drevlian tribe ('people of trees'), whose capital was Iskorosten, and got killed. Olha representing another tribe (Poliane, 'people of fields', the tribe that founded the Kiev Rus state) started peace talks with Mal and demanded pigeons from Iskorosten. Olha commanded to tie burning tree bark to the pigeons and the birds returning to the town in panic, set Iskorosten on fire. As the result, autonomy of Drevlian tribe was liquidated and their land was incorporated by fast-growing Kiev Rus. According to unconfirmed interpretation of unclear places in another legend, Mal's grandson is St. Vladimir, Kiev prince and Baptizer of Rus.
WHAT YOU CAN EXPECT IN THE PARK
You will see bronze statues of Olha, Mal and Mal's son, daughter and grandson Vladimir. There are many old trees giving nice shade, and benches to enjoy the shade. Also, there is a small monument to 'derun', Ukrainian potato pancake (literally - 'torn [potato]'). The park is located on a hill with a small and shallow river Uzh at its foot. In the river, there are many Ice Age rocks that are collectively called Princess Olha's Bath.
WHAT YOU SHOULD NOT EXPECT
Not all places of the park are accessible for the disable. No orchestra or any other music. No costumed shows (or any other shows or performances). No carousels, horse rides, or bycicle rentals/paths. The river is not suitable for bathing. No food/drinks stalls.
6. Saviour-Transfiguration Cathedral
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 12 reviews
Reviewed By Lara B - Kiev, Ukraine
"Kingdom of gold" - this is how my child said about it's interior. Definetely worth seeing. When being built, the chuch was meant to be the central orthodox one in Volyn. Easy to find.
7. Korostyshiv Mines
Overall Ratings
5 based on 8 reviews
Reviewed By alexey_laa - Kiev, Ukraine
Korostyshiv mine is a lake surrounded by granite rocks. Lake had formed at the place of granite extraction supposedly in 1942. The lake is very picturesque, tall pines grow at the edge of the rocky precipice, just from granite. The height of the rocks reaches 10 meters, depth of the lake - up to 20 meters. Water in the lake is clear because there is no sand and silt.
This place is very good for taking a walk across the forest, the path goes around the lake. Dirt road about 350 meters of length connects this place with E40 route. This lake was used repeatedly for filming of TV series and music clips.
There are some restaurant near the lake and wooden pear at the bank, but no more significant infrastructure around.
8. St. Michael Archangel Cathedral
Overall Ratings
5 based on 8 reviews
Reviewed By Lara B - Kiev, Ukraine
If you are interested in Orthodox religious places, you sure want to see this one in Zhytomyr as well. It has blue royal-blue cupola which look very fancy. Please note a snake depicted in the small hall situated before the main hall of the church: the snake represents all sins of mankind - very impressive!
9. Military-Historical Museum Complex "Skala"
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 10 reviews
Reviewed By Ed D - Kiev, Ukraine
'Skala' ('Rock') is located immediately next to Korosten city park (Ostrovsky park). 'Skala' is a Soviet underground military command post built in mid-1930th. During WWII it was one of the posts of the South-Western Front against Germany. ‘Skala’ is not worth going to Korosten specifically for it, but it might be a nice 30-minute entertainment, if you happen to be passing by the town.
WHAT YOU WILL SEE
Underground structure that includes one 200ft corridor and two dozens of rooms that are kept the way they looked while in use. The rooms are used to exhibit WWII Soviet and German weaponry. Also, there are chemical and radioactive protective suits. One of the rooms imitates NKVD department (internal security, WWII-time 'KGB'). There are many pictures and some dummy models of similar structures.
WHAT YOU WILL NOT SEE
No English labels, audio tours, costumed shows, interactive screens.
COST
Entrance is about $1 for a family of 4.
SUGGESTIONS AND WARNINGS
It's about 10° centigrade (50° Fahrenheit) permanent temperature inside. No accessible toilets. No drinks/food available. No accessibility for the disabled.
10. Zamkova Gora Park
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 11 reviews
Reviewed By Odessadude - Odessa, Texas
Very beautiful park . There are many wedding photo shoots held here every Summer . The flowers are the best part of the parks in Ukraine . Each color of each flower symbolizes something . The plush trees and cool breeze make these parks ideal for picnics and recreation like futbol.
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