Mykolayiv

Worth seeing in and around Mykolayiv

10 places within 25 km that the world writes about, in the order of how widely: the ones a visitor has heard of first, then the ones only a local would name.

1. 01
   Mykolaiv Observatory

   Mykolaiv Observatory is an astronomical observatory in Mykolaiv, Ukraine.

   1.7 km · astronomical observatory in Mykolaiv, Ukraine · Wikipedia
2. 02
   Mykolaiv Regional Museum of Local History

   Mykolaiv Regional Museum of Local History "Staroflotski Barracks" is one of the oldest museums in Ukraine. It was established on 15 December 1913.

   900 m · History museum in Mykolaiv, Ukraine · Wikipedia
3. 03
   Inhul Bridge

   The Inhul Bridge is a moveable bridge over the Inhul River in the city of Mykolaiv, Ukraine. It is designed to allow the passage of vessels from the Mykolaiv Shipbuilding Plant.

   700 m · Ukrainian bridge · Wikipedia
4. 04
   Admiral Makarov National University of Shipbuilding

   The Admiral Makarov National University of Shipbuilding, abbr. NUS, in Mykolaiv is a higher education institution which trains specialists for the shipbuilding and allied industries of Ukraine.

   1.5 km · university · Wikipedia
5. 05
   V. V. Vereshchagin Mykolaiv Art Museum

   The V. V. Vereshchagin Mykolaiv Art Museum is the museum of art, which is located in Mykolaiv, Ukraine.

   700 m · art Museum in Ukraine, Mykolaiv · Wikipedia
6. 06
   The Museum of Shipbuilding and Fleet

   The Museum of Shipbuilding and Fleet is a museum dedicated to shipbuilding located in Mykolaiv, Ukraine.

   800 m · Maritime museum in Mykolaiv, Ukraine · Wikipedia
7. 07
   Petro Mohyla Black Sea National University

   The Petro Mohyla Black Sea National University is a Ukrainian national university in Mykolaiv.

   1.6 km · university · Wikipedia
8. 08
   Mykolayiv State Agrarian University

   The Mykolaiv National Agrarian University is a public agricultural college in Mykolaiv, Ukraine.

   2.6 km · public university in Mykolaiv, Ukraine · Wikipedia
9. 09
   Dykyi Sad

   Dykyi Sad was a fortified urban settlement of the final Bronze Age, located in the historical center of modern-day Mykolaiv, Ukraine.

   1.1 km · Bronze Age archaeological site in Mykolaiv, Ukraine · Wikipedia
10. 10
    Mykolaiv Port Elevator

    The Mykolaiv Port Elevator is a food industry enterprise on the territory of the sea trade port in Mykolaiv.

    3.2 km · building in Ukraine · Wikipedia

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What Wikivoyage says to see

Ukrainian theatre. Russian drama theatre. Zoo (one of the biggest in Europe, the biggest in Ukraine). Museum of Shipbuilding and Fleet Museum of Arts. Lutheran Church. Catholic Church. Russian Orthodox Church (1825). Ukrainian Orthodox Church. Synagogue. Astronomical observatory (1821, 31.58E,46.58N). Swimming pool 'Vodoley'. Radsad wineries (right bank of the Southern Bug river).

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Things to do

Shtorm bowling (Sadova 2), also a nightclub on a second level. Walk around. Mykolaiv is a relatively safe town with lots of cool stuff to see.

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Where to eat

Local meat product labels usually don't say 'organic' but mostly they are. Dairy products are delicious, especially ice cream. Even McDonalds used to mention "We use Ukrainian ingredients" in TV commercials. Vegetables are mostly seasonal. Fish is delicious but can have small bones when served in restaurant. Ready-to-go homemade food can be found in local stores.

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Getting to Mykolayiv

Airports

Chişinău (RMO), 233 km

Stations

Port of Mykolaiv, 3.1 km · Mykolaiv railway station, 6.6 km · Mykolaiv River Port, 5.3 km

• Chişinău → Mykolayiv

  238 km · quickest by road, 6h 41m · $26–36
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• Iaşi → Mykolayiv

  333 km · quickest by road, 9h 48m · lei105–140
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• Bacău → Mykolayiv

  389 km · quickest by road, 11h 35m · lei120–160
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