Ivanova Gora
   Photo: Ivanova Gora

Ivanova Mountain is the historic core of Poltava and the best views of the city area. More than eleven centuries on a hill above the river Vorskla was Detinets chronicle settlement Ltava. The first information about this strengthening was found by scientists in the Ipatiev Chronicle, dating back to 1174 later in its place was built earthen fortress of Poltava, who played in the 17th century. an important role in the battle with the Swedish forces.

In Poltava Ivanova mountain located a whole range of architectural landmarks, each of which has the status of a business card of the city. Cathedral Square in 2005 is decorated with restored Dormition Cathedral, and behind it - the manor-museum of the famous Ukrainian writer Ivan Kotlyarevsky. In his honor, the hill got its name. The manor complex includes: a well-Crane, barn, shed, home of the writer - a typical Ukrainian space with a bedroom, living room, and kitchen.

Here, on Ivanova mountain, is adored by tourists and locals a white rotunda (1909), which became one of the brightest symbols of Poltava. In the rotunda inscribed farewell words Kotlyarevskii. Another significant monument Ivanova mountains and the symbol of the modern city is a monument to Poltava dumplings, which was opened on the birthday of the most famous native of Poltava region - NV Gogol.

Ivanov mountain is a beautiful view of the city of Poltava. Right - Institutskaya mountain, on the left - Collegiate Mountain, located at the bottom of the town and the river Vorskla, and on a nearby hill - Holy Cross Monastery of Article XVII-XIX.

Ivanova Mountain - ancient and valuable tourist attraction not only in Poltava, but the whole Ukraine.

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