Kherson: An Urban Town of Shipbuilding, Education, and Watermelons
Recognized as a major ship-building town, Kherson, Ukraine, is a city found in the southern section of the country. It is home to whopping 77 high schools and five colleges, exclusive of the 15 higher education institutions in the town. Kherson is served by the Kherson Airport (KHE), which connects the city to several international destinations, including Poland, Austria, Egypt, Turkey, and Bulgaria.
Best Time to Visit
Every August, Kherson hosts the Sweet Wonder Festival, featuring the town’s famed watermelons. The activity, which has been celebrated for almost two decades now, attracts a few thousand tourists and locals to the area. The summer season is almost ending by this time of year, but the tourist population is still at its highest, especially since the fall season, the busiest season for the town, is just beginning. That said, expect relatively more expensive Kherson, Ukraine hotels.
What to Do & Area Attractions
Your visit to Kherson is not complete without exploring the Kherson State University, known as one of the first-ever universities in Southern Ukraine. This multidisciplinary educational institution is home to an Agricultural-Botanical Garden and a Ukrainian cultural center, museum, and archive center that you can visit. Around a 15-minute walk from the campus is the St. Catherine’s Cathedral, a religious building dating back to the early 1780s.
If you’re after convenience, make sure to get booked at Diligence Hotel and Apart-hotel RISHELYEVSKIY. Not only are they within a mile from the city center, but also they are within walking distance from both attractions.
