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Zhytomyr (Ukrainian: Жито́мир, also transliterated Zhitomir from Russian: Житомир), Zhitomir, (Polish: Żytomierz), (Yiddish: זשיטאָמיר), Zhitomir) is a city in Central Ukraine. The administrative center of the Zhytomyr region and Zhytomyr district. It's in northern Ukraine, 150 km west of Kyiv centre. Population: 271,000 inhabitants.

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By train

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1 Zhytomyr Railway station (Залізничний вокзал Житомир), Vokzal'na str., 3, +380 412 361456. International direct trains to/from Budapest (Hungary) and Chișinău (Moldova). Long distances trains to Odesa. Suburban rail to Fastiv (Фастів) twice a day, 2 hr 20 min; to Korostyshyv (Коростишів)) daily, Koziatyn (Козятин) via Berdychev six a day [1]; Novohrad-Volynskiy (Новоград-Волинський) daily, 2 hr 10 min [2] Zhytomyr (Q12104625) on Wikidata OSM directions Google Maps directions

By bus

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  • 2 Zhytomyr Bus station No.1 (Автовокзал Житомир), Vul. Kyivska,(ул. Киевская,) 93, +380 412 361456. Timetable more. [3] International lines to Czech Republic: Prague (Прага) four per week, to Moldova: Chișinău (Кишинев) daily. Inland buses to the following tourist destinations: Kyiv-1 (Киев)(hourly one or more), Borispyl Airport (Ап Борисполь) ten per day, Berdychev 10 per day (20:00 the last one), Vinnytsia-1 (Винница 1) seven per day, Khmelnytskyi (Хмельницкий) 3 per day, Korosten (Коростень) 3 per day. Daily lines to Ternopil (Тернополь),Chernihiv (Чернигов), Odesa (Одесса), Lutsk (Луцк), Truskavets (Трускавец), Simferopol (Симферополь), Chernivtsi (Черновцы), Radomyshl (Радомышль), Ivano-Frankivsk (Ив. Франковск), Uzhhorod (Ужгород). OSM directions Google Maps directions
  • 3 Zhytomyr Bus station No.2 or Suburban Bus Station (Автостанция №2, Автостанція приміська), Khlibna str., (ул. Хлебная,) 22а, +380 412 378445, +380 412 343446. Mostly for in the Zhytomyr region, to Berdychev (Бердичев) 08:00, 14:00, 19:00. Radomyshl daily 17:00 (Радомышль) OSM directions Google Maps directions

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Map
Map of Zhytomyr

By public transport

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Zhytomyr has a convenient public transport system:

  • 14 marshrutka routes
  • 2 bus routes
  • 1 tram route
  • 11 trolleybus routes

Single ride tickets in marshrutkas and buses cost 14 грн, in trams and trolleybuses — 10 грн.

Schedules are available on the official website[dead link] (in Ukrainian) and on rozklad.in.ua (in Ukrainian).

You can also check information about public transport on DozoR (in Ukrainian), EasyWay and Google Maps.

By taxi

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Taxi is the easiest way of getting around the city. Some popular taxi companies include:

  • Uber (Убер).
  • Bolt (Болт).
  • Uklon (Уклон).
  • OnTaxi (ОнТаксі).
  • Opti (Опті).
  • Shark (Шарк).

By scooter

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Kick scooter is a funny way to shorten your time while getting around the city.

  • ECOS (ЕКОС).
  • Bolt (Болт).

See

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St. Sophia Cathedral

Sacred places

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Transfiguration Cathedral, Byzantine-Russian style
  • 1 Assumption Church (Успенська церква), Podil'ska str., 9. OSM directions Google Maps directions
  • 2 [formerly dead link] St. Anastasievskij Convent (Свято-Анастасиевский ставропигиальный женский монастырь), Sosnova Street, (Соснова вул.) 13А (Bohunskyi district). OSM directions Google Maps directions
  • 3 Cell of the Jesuit juridical (ruins) (Келії єзуїтської юридики (руїни)), Lekha Kachyns'koho str., 12 ?. OSM directions Google Maps directions
  • 4 Church Evangelical Christian Baptists (Церква євангельських християн баптистів), Sokalova Hora suburb, Maksiutova str., 208, +380 412 250804. OSM directions Google Maps directions
  • 5 Old believers Protection of the Virgin church (Старообрядницька Покровська церква), Karakulna str., 6 (N 1.5 km). OSM directions Google Maps directions
  • 6 St. James church (Церква Св. Якова), Peremohy str., 74. Built in 1837. OSM directions Google Maps directions
  • 7 Holy Cross Church (Museum of Nature) (Хрестовоздвиженська церква (Музей природи)), Kafedral'na str., 14. OSM directions Google Maps directions
  • 8 Roman-Catholic Church (Римсько-католицька церква), Baseina str., 9, +380 412 474928. OSM directions Google Maps directions
  • 9 St. Sophia Cathedral (Кафедральний костел Св. Софії), Zamkovyi sq., 2. OSM directions Google Maps directions
  • 10 Synagogue (Синагога), Mala Berdychivs'ka str., 7, +380 412 226608. OSM directions Google Maps directions
  • 11 Seraphim church, the monastery complex of the Sisters Sharitok (Серафимівська церква, комплекс монастиря Сестер Шаріток), Feschenka-Chopivs'koho str., 22. OSM directions Google Maps directions
  • 12 Ukrainian Orthodox Church (Українська православна церква), Podil'ska str., 19, +380 412 372792. OSM directions Google Maps directions
  • 13 Ukrainian Greco-Catholic Church (Українська греко-катольцька церква), Sobornyi sq., 4. OSM directions Google Maps directions
  • 14 Seminary church of St. John of Dukla (Семінарський костел Св. Іоанна з Дуклі), Kyivs'ka str., 4/6, +380 412 421274. OSM directions Google Maps directions
  • 15 Transfiguration Cathedral (Преображенський собор), Peremohy sq., 12/14. Magnificent Holy Transfiguration Cathedral is considered a symbol of the city. Designed in the Byzantine-Russian style with the characteristic features of ancient architecture 11th-12th centuries. The height is 53 m. The interior is richly decorated with local granite and labradorite. OSM directions Google Maps directions
  • 16 St. Michael's Cathedral (Михайлівський кафедральний собор), Kyivska str., 18. It is an outstanding monument of architecture 19th century. One of the oldest stone religious buildings of the city. OSM directions Google Maps directions

Museums

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Fire Tower Museum
  • 17 Art Gallery (former Magistrate) (Картинна галерея (колишній Магістрат)), Kafedral'na str., 3. A luxurious two-story town hall was built for the Zhytomyr magistrate in the 18th century. Made in Renaissance style. OSM directions Google Maps directions
  • 18 Art Museum (Художній музей), Zamkova str., 1,, +380 412 374458. The old mansion, built in the 19th century. Former residence of the head of the Catholic Diocese of Zhytomyr. The Zhytomyr Regional Museum, founded in 1865. Funds now account for 150,000 monuments of history and culture. There a collection of art works by Italian, Dutch, French, Polish and Russian artists of 16-20th century. OSM directions Google Maps directions
  • 19 Korolenko Literary Memorial Museum (Літературно-меморіальний музей В. Короленка), Korolenka sq., 1, +380 412 221631. Korolenko Literary Memorial Museum (Q12119967) on Wikidata OSM directions Google Maps directions
  • 20 [formerly dead link] Zhytomyr Regional Museum (Житомирський обласний краєзнавчий музей), Zamkovyi sq., 1. Zhytomyr Regional Museum (Q12104642) on Wikidata OSM directions Google Maps directions
  • 21 [dead link] Zhytomyr Regional Museum of Literature (Житомирський обласний літературний музей), Kyivs'ka str. (вул. Київська), 45, +380 412 345527, fax: +380 412 374282. Opened 1990. Concentrate 14 years of existence in its repositories, scientific publications printed picture eventful literary and artistic life of the city and region over the past two centuries. Biographies of prominent writers from Zhytomyr period of their lives. OSM directions Google Maps directions
  • 22 Astronautics Museum. (Музей космонавтики), Dmytrivs'ka str. (вул. Дмитрівська), 5, +380 412 379523, fax: +380 412 372030, . - Space Museum of Ukraine, in the home of Zhytomyr Ukrainian Soviet scientist in the field of rocketry and astronautics - Sergei Korolyov. Sergei Pavlovich Korolyov Museum of Cosmonautics (Q538095) on Wikidata Serhiy Pavlovych Korolyov Museum of Cosmonautics on Wikipedia OSM directions Google Maps directions
  • 23 Museum of Cosmonautics it. S.P. Korol'ov (Музей Космонавтики ім. Корольова С.П.), Ivana Franka str., 20, +380 412 372030, +380 412 37-95-23. Sergei Pavlovich Korolyov Museum of Cosmonautics (Q538095) on Wikidata Serhiy Pavlovych Korolyov Museum of Cosmonautics on Wikipedia OSM directions Google Maps directions
  • 24 Fire Tower Museum (Пожежна вежа - Музей пожежної охорони), 1 Travnia (May 1st) str., 33A. Built in 1894. Exhibit presents the history of the formation of fire-extinguishing systems and fire fighting equipment. OSM directions Google Maps directions

Monuments

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The former high school, where studied Korolenko — Russian writer, journalist.
Tribelya House
  • 25 Former Vocational school (Ремісниче училище), 37, Nebesnoi Sotni str. (Tram or bus 3, 8, 10, 27, 37 to stop 'Mykhaila Hrushevs'koho St',). - This old house from solidly red brick. Despite his advanced age beautifully preserved, attracting the attention of the original architecture, neo-Gothic style. Now it is College of Technology. OSM directions Google Maps directions
  • 26 Former post station (Комплекс споруд поштової станції), Vul. Peremohy, (Перемоги вул.,) 72. The complex structures of a postal station from the 19th century. There were the main building, a hotel lodge and stables surrounded by a fence. Regular mail service between St. Petersburg and Kyiv since 1827. Now it is road maintenance site. OSM directions Google Maps directions
  • 27 Russian (Vilskoe) cemetery (Руське (Вільске) кладовище), Peremohy str. (Перемоги вул.). The first burial dates back to around 1880 - 1894. Place for 145 fraternal and 1243 single graves. OSM directions Google Maps directions
  • 28 Polish cemetery (Польське кладовище), Rudnianskyi sq., (Руднянський майдан) (W 2 km). Founded 1789. According to legend, the cemetery is the entrance to the catacombs of the city. In 1976 was closed. During the war there was a line of defense. OSM directions Google Maps directions
  • 29 Former Provincial Office Building (Губернське управління), 6 Velyka Berdychivska str.. OSM directions Google Maps directions
  • 30 Tribel House (Будинок Г. Трібеля), Mykhailovs'ka str., 8. The architectural style called eclectic, erected in 1890. Now here is a branch of Energobank. OSM directions Google Maps directions
  • 31 Former Bank of the Russian Empire (Будівля банку Російської імперії), Borisa Lyatoshins'koho str., 5. Now it is the Department of National Bank of Ukraine. OSM directions Google Maps directions
  • 32 Zhytomyr City council (Житомирська міська рада), Koroliova sq. (С.П. Королёва пл., майдан ім. С. П. Корольова), 2/4 (Tram or bus 8, 26 to stop 'Hinchanka' 150 m), +380 412 481212, fax: +380 412 481219, . OSM directions Google Maps directions
  • 33 Former Zhytomyr Mariinsky female high school (Житомирська Маріїнська жіноча гімназія), Koroliova sq., 10. Opened February 12, 1866. The building is a monument of history and architecture. Now it houses a children's creativity centre. OSM directions Google Maps directions
  • 34 Admiral Shchastnyi House (Будинок адмірала Щастного), Admirala Schastnoho str., 20 (Near to Philharmonic Hall). OSM directions Google Maps directions
  • 35 Water tower (Водонапірна башта), Pushkins'ka str., 24. - Neo Gothic style. OSM directions Google Maps directions
  • 36 Former Female seminary (Жіноче духовне училище), Pushkins'ka str., 27. Built in 1860. OSM directions Google Maps directions
  • 37 Domanevsko House (Особняк І. Доманевського), Staryi blvd., 16/1. OSM directions Google Maps directions
  • 38 Agricultural University (former District Court) (Агроуніверситет (Окружний суд)), Staryi blvd., 7. Built in 1897. OSM directions Google Maps directions
  • 39 Former the second men's gymnasium (Друга чоловіча гімназія), Pushkins'ka str., 42. This three-story, one of the best houses in the city, which has lodged an educational institution. Erected in 1882. Now part of the State University named Franko OSM directions Google Maps directions
  • 40 The complex of buildings First gymnasium (Первой мужской гимназии), Velyka Berdychivs'ka str., 40. Built in 1862. The main entrance was a flower garden with rare trees and a fountain in the center. Now it is Zhytomyr State Pedagogical University named Franko. OSM directions Google Maps directions
  • 41 Former Mansion Filipov (Особняк Філіпова), Velyka Berdychivs'ka str., 61/18. Built for the attorney I. Filipov. Architecture in the late classicist style with Neo-Baroque elements OSM directions Google Maps directions

Nature

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  • 42 Castle Hill Public garden (Замкова гора), Kafedral'na str.. Mountain on the bank of the Kamenka river, which up to 19th century stood a stone castle, surrounded by moats. Probably, it was founded in the 9th century by retainers of the Kievan princes Askold and Dir, but then could find elsewhere. In the written annals of Zhytomyr castle was first mentioned in 1392 when they captured the Grand Duke of Lithuania Vitovt. Subsequently, repeatedly destroyed and rebuilt. OSM directions Google Maps directions
  • 43 Korbutivskyi Hidropark Aquapark (Корбутівський гідропарк), Plyazhna alley (Пляжна алея) (SW 6 km - Chudnivs'ka str. 111?). Beach. Wonderful vacation spot - the famous Korbutovskyi Hydropark. Caring owners have preserved forest, turning it into a landscaped park. Korbutivskyi Hidropark Aquapark (Q12098876) on Wikidata OSM directions Google Maps directions
  • 44 Rock Golova Chatskogo (Скеля Голова Чацького), Kryvyi 2 lane (5,5km SW). Bizarre rock above the river Teteriv (30 m), a geological monument of national importance. Clearly visible from a viewing platform on the dam reservoir Teterevskogo. OSM directions Google Maps directions
  • 45 Gagarin Park (Парк ім. Гагаріна), Staryi blvd.. OSM directions Google Maps directions
  • 46 Botanical Garden of Zhytomyr Agricultural University (Ботанічний сад Житомирського агроуніверситету), Koroliova str.. Area of 35.4 hectares. Founded in 1933. The Garden Collection includes about 200 species of trees and shrubs and 750 species of herbal plants. OSM directions Google Maps directions

Further afield

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Radomysl Castle
  • 47 Berdychiv (Бердичів) (45km South). Carmelites monastery, a magnificent architectural complex, built in the 16th century, now it's a city museum. OSM directions Google Maps directions
  • 48 Korosten "Stalin Line" (Коростень) (77km North). Soviet times had left objects that keep their secrets. Especially it concerns underground tunnels, bunkers and missile sites. OSM directions Google Maps directions
  • 49 Radomysl Castle (Замок Радомишль) (70 km NE). Its center is an old flour mill built in the late 19th century by Polish engineer Piekarski. Inside the castle is the Museum of Ukrainian Home Icons, with more than 5000 icons and sculptures (Orthodox, Catholic and Greek-Catholic), created between the 16th and 20th centuries in different parts of Ukraine. Also there is a concert hall with 150 seats, and used for classical music, chamber music, folk and jazz events Radomysl Castle (Q2338568) on Wikidata Radomysl Castle on Wikipedia OSM directions Google Maps directions

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Zhytomyr Philharmonic

Buy

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Central Department store

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Pizzerias

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Fast Food

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Cafes

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Sleep

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  • 1 Hotel Zhitomir (Готель «Домашняя гостиница»), Politekhnichnyi lane (Політехнічний пров.), 4 (Next to Zhytomyr State Technological University), +380 97 2282756, +380 63 8979651, . Full number of rooms: 17. From 250 грн. OSM directions Google Maps directions
  • 2 Yalynka Hotel (Готель «Ялинка»), Myru ave. (проспект Миру), 34 (3 km NW), +380 412 516415. OSM directions Google Maps directions
  • 3 Hetman Restaurant, Hotel (Ресторан «Гетьман»), Het'mana Samoilovycha str., 3 (NW 2 km), +380 412 416140. OSM directions Google Maps directions
  • 4 Gulden Hotel (Мотель-бар «Гульден»), Myru ave., 47A l, +380 67 4209312, fax: +380 412 466321. OSM directions Google Maps directions
  • 5 Petrohrad Restaurant Hotel (Готельно-ресторанний комплекс «Петроградъ»), Polissia distr., Saienka str. (ул. Саенко), 152A (NE 4 km), +380 412 465057, fax: +380 412 465058. From 540 грн. OSM directions Google Maps directions
  • 6 Dodo Hotel (Готель «Додо»), Nezalezhnosti ave., 13, +380 412 464664. www.dodo.in.ua/hotel.html, Four star hotel. 25 rooms. From 1,250 грн. OSM directions Google Maps directions
  • 7 Zhytnyi Hotel (Готель «Житний»), Khlibna str., 19 (Midtown), +380 412 467667. OSM directions Google Maps directions
  • 8 Sportyvnyi Hotel (Готель «Спортивний»), Feschenka-Chopivs'koho str. (вул. Фещенка-Чопівського), 18, +380 412 470347. OSM directions Google Maps directions
  • Alliance City Hotel "Gayki" (Alliance City Готель «Гайки»), 6 Novyi Boulevard, +380 412466112, . Check-in: 14:00, check-out: 12:00. From 650 грн.
  • Optima Collection Zhytomyr (Optima Collection Житомир), 5/8 Zamkova Square, +380 412558910, +380 673218726, . Check-in: 14:00, check-out: 12:00. From 1,244 грн.
  • Alliance Resorts Health complex "Gayki" (Alliance Resorts Оздоровчий комплекс «Гайки»), 12 Sukhyi Yar Lane, 0800330710 (domestic), . From 1,350 грн.
  • 9 Korolivska Bochka hotel (Розважальний комплекс «Королівська бочка»), Ivana Honty str. (вул. Івана Гонти), 68 (4km SE , bus 4, 11, 23, 27 or Trolley 8 to 'Komertsiyna St'), +380 98 525 8070, +380 97 558-2727, +380 93 629-39-39. There is a disco, a bar, a restaurant, Russian wood bathhouse, Finnish sauna. From 250 грн. OSM directions Google Maps directions
  • Inter motel (Интер мотель), Zhytomyr-Lviv Hwy, (трасса Житомир-Львов) (On the outskirts of Zhytomyr), +380 412 446254, +380 067 4126129, +380 050 3858051. Clean and bright restaurant hall, summer houses, conference room, parking. Rooms with all amenities, TV.
  • 10 Villa Rose (Вилла Роз), Mezhrechie, Teterevka village, Zhytomyrskyi rayon, Zhytomyrska oblast (By car: from the center of Zhytomyr through Chudnovsky bridge towards Hydropark, passing Teterevku, then Perlyavke make a left turn into the landfill, cross the river and turn left, go straight 4 km to the gate, "Mezritch" who have entered into the gate go straight up fork, front of the house №125 turn right 50 meters to Villa Rose), +380 63 134 7444, +380 99 172 0303, +380 97 332 4668, . Check-in: 14:00, check-out: 12:00. Villa Rose is 10 km south-west of the city of Zhytomyr, in the ecologically clean Teterevsky Reservoir area, surrounded by protected areas with stunning natural beauty. OSM directions Google Maps directions

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