Zhmerynka

Not everyone knows that there are two Odesas in Ukraine: the first is the real city in Odesa Oblast, and the second is the city of Zhmerynka in Vinnytsia Oblast. Zhmerynka never stops surprising with its seafaring color. A city with no sea, but with a factory where giant shrimp are raised. Here stands a huge railway station that received Tsar Nicholas II, Brezhnev and Symon Petliura. It was built to a design by Zinovii Zhuravskyi in the shape of a ship. And on one of the city’s streets stands a monument to the famous Ostap Bender, from the film “12 Chairs”.

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Zhmerynka is a city of impressions, with many places for unforgettable walks. The botanical garden has a greenhouse with incredible plant species. The central part of the city is adorned by a tree-sculpture that brings happiness to the city and to everyone who makes a wish near it. When visiting Zhmerynka, be sure to try the legendary dish – varenyky. And for those seeking new experiences in food, it is worth visiting the snail farm, where they are raised and prepared according to proven recipes.

It is no accident that Zhmerynka is a popular tourist city. It attracts visitors with its beauty and interesting places for leisure.