hortitsa island

Wonerful place to ride a bike. There is a chance to meet a big hog on the way to horse theater. But don't be afraid, they won't attack you.

There is no much to see. But if you are interested in finding out the Kozaks' way of living and feeling the atmosphere of that time, this is the right place to do it.

I visited the history museum on the island. I went with my fiance as she is a teacher and she takes her students there. I enjoyed it very much. I would have enjoyed it a bit more if it was not bitter cold when we went. I know I will be back on my next trip. I am sure the area around it will look beautiful with the trees and plants in bloom. It had a very nice view of the lake and the city. I found the history museum interesting and I did learn quite a bit about the history of Zaporozhye. The museum is small when compared the museums in the US I have been to but I enjoyed it nevertheless. A few km down the road is the very nice resort/restaurant Panska Hata where we had dinner and nice but cold walk around the resort barn, petted the horses and looked at the places guests could stay at.I am looking forward to seeing the island again in the summer time weather. The taxi ride from the Intourist Hotel to the Cossack museum on the island took about 20 minutes.

An island of Hortitsa is an unique place.Unique not only because it is the cradle of Ukrainian art and history but also for its beauty.The island is a protected area with many parks and natural monuments.Here is a Museum of the Cossacks and the equestrian theatre. amazing beautiful landscapes attract tourists from all over the world.I invite all guests to visit the island definitely guarantee that you will not regret.

Great location for a shot or long visit to explore this historic location and learn about Cossacks and Ukrainian history. This picturesque island offers various activity options from museum visits and historical reenactments to unspoilt nature locations and swimming beaches.

This is one of the largest islands in Europe that is located in a river. The Cossacks once had their headquarters on this island, and there is now a replica of a Cossack village that travelers can visit. The village is very interesting, especially during times when Ukrainians are dressed in national costumes and explain the crafts and way of life from many years ago. There are plenty of trails available for walking and picnicking is common. The city people love to go to the island to breathe the fresh air and to enjoy the beautiful nature.

Visited this place in December 2011-The day after I got married. Even with a throbbing head and freezing temperatures it's worth a visit. Looking forward to return here in Summer 2014.

This is actually a pretty broad description since the island is large and has more than one sight worth seeing (I believe all are worth your time!). Unfortunately I haven't seen it all. We've been to the museum, the Cossack Sich, a bit around the island paths and in the restaurant. The island itself doesn't have an entrance fee but the museum and Sich have.First of all, the view of the river Dnieper, the island itself, the dam and of the city with its hundreds of cooling towers and chimneys (and Lenin, of course) is amazing.The museum offers a view into local history and the historical importance of the Zaporozhian Cossack host along with the famous reply to Sultan Mehmed IV which is an amazing painting (alas not the original) by itself and I had to get a magnet for my fridge. Excellent dioramas both of the Cossacks and the WW 2 battles of Zaporozhye.The Cossack Sich is a place you MUST visit while in vicinity. It's a wooden fort/village built to represent the one destroyed by order of Catherine the Great. Inside you can see how the Cossacks lived, their weapons and even a few Cossack reenactors (actually descendants of the Cossacks) who have a show every hour? in which they demonstrate how to use their weapons. A lot of wooden souvenirs here.The restaurant offers traditional Ukrainian dishes and we went overboard. Service was nice and food was plenty and tasty.In the southern part of the island you have an excavation site of an XVIII century boat, Scythian burial mounds, Horse theater, flooded part of the island. Took a lot of nice photos and this remains one of my favorite Ukrainian spots. The contrast between this old peaceful island and the industrial, chimney packed Zaporozhye is astounding.

I went to the Cossack theater and visited the Cossack museum. Both of great interest to me. Bogdan Khmelnitsky - a Cossack general - is one of my heroes so consider that when you see my rating. The Cossacks, like the Minutemen in the American revolution, were not exactly a formal army. Local farmers and merchants who took up arms to repel outsiders.

I liked the nature - plants and rocks, roads, museums, historical places, beaches, everything there is very beautiful. Better to have a guide for Hortitsa Island.

This is a beautiful island with wonderful nature and great views! If you visit Zaporozhye you must go there for sure! Go to the Horse theater!!! They have a very unique Kazaks show over there!

Thee island has its attractions and the fortress is certainly worth a visit, but getting there, and getting around once you are on the island, isn't easy. There is no tourism infrastructure. No maps, interpretive guides, and no shuttle to take you out and about this beautiful and historic place. We took a bus, which dropped us far from where we were told we were. Luckily, we speak Russian and got reoriented, but walked miles in the hot sun while doing it. It's expensive, but take a taxi on an hourly rate unless you love to bike, hike or have a car.

i like the place away from the city and atmosphere , need some cleaning but overall good place to relax

If you're in Zaporozhye, I guess you have to visit the Zaporozhye Cossacks on Hortitsa. Apparently the original Cossacks I'm told. the island itself is a bit of a lazy effort at a tourist destination and could be a lot better with some serious management. The Cossack show itself, while fairly original, is a pretty tired effort by long serving and just as tired performers. Hortitsa is worth a look, but you don't need to spend too much there.

Would agree with one of the reviewers about the ignorance of the government. Sich is a national symbol and should be a must visit for every kid in school. It is a matter of couple million bucks to make this place gorgeous. Instead museums are struggling to survive on their own.....and they are doing excellent job! The archeological pieces I've seen today are impressive. Everything starting from B.C. era up to XVIII weapons and clothing and vehicles and literature and many many more. The landscapes are stunning. Replica wooden fort is excellent. Every building is furnished and decorated according to medieval times and church is fully functional. I may be a little biased since the roots of my family are from this island. Never the less I highly recommend everyone who visits Zaporizhzhya to attend this sightseeing. Besides, no offense, but there is not much else to see in terms of culture here.