Strelka Square

The image of the city of Kharkiv is associated by many with industry, factories and work, yet there are also incredibly beautiful places for rest here. One of them is the romantic Strelka Square. It is located in the delta of two rivers — the Lopan and the Kharkiv.

Thanks to the abundance of greenery and tall trees, there is a pleasant sense of comfort here and shade from the sun. Along the square stretches a paved embankment, which for many has become a place for romantic meetings and getting acquainted.

Everything needed for rest is here: small cafes, playgrounds for children, benches for visitors and live music performed by street musicians.

Interesting facts:

• It was on the square’s territory that the city’s first shuttle station was opened.
• The square has a pedestrian bridge of lovers, which has become a popular place for wedding and romantic photo sessions. It looks especially beautiful in the evening, during nighttime illumination.
• It is believed that the square became the site of the first settlement, from which the city’s population later began.
• In 2013, a bronze monument to Apostle Andrew was opened on the territory of the small square; it stands on a light-and-dark base. The pattern is made of dark granite in the form of the Andrew’s Cross.