Ivanova Hora

Ivanova Hora — a mountain that has for years attracted all who are interested in it with its mysterious origin, cultural and historical value. It offers one of the most beautiful views of Poltava. It is on Ivanova Hora that dates most often take place, and brides hold photo shoots and memorable photos for social media. From this location there is a splendid view of the valleys of the Vorskla River, the Vorskla Levada, Poltava Podil and the jewel of architecture — the Exaltation of the Cross Monastery.

 The main decoration of Ivanova Hora is a luxurious white rotunda — a popular tourist spot in Poltava. Ivanova Hora is a semicircular colonnade of eight Doric columns set on a stylobate. It is a symbol of Poltava, its decoration and a commemorative sign, erected in 1909 in honor of the 200th anniversary of the Battle of Poltava.

Around and below Ivanova Hora, a square has been laid out, which, in honor of the nearby Dormition Cathedral, was named Soborna. Nearby are popular tourist locations: Dormition Cathedral, Kotliarevskyi House, the halushka monument and the defensive fortress.

Interesting facts:

• There is an opinion that the mountain became the site where Poltava was founded, which is why it became valuable and important for the people of Poltava.
• The total height of the rotunda (gazebo) is almost that of a three-story building — 9 m.
• The shape of the gazebo resembles a horseshoe. There is a legend that there used to be a blacksmith's shop here, where Peter I's horse was shod.