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Country | Ukraine |
Region | Zhytomyr region |
Surface | 65 km² |
Height | 221 m above sea level |
Population | 277 900 |
Area code | 380 412 |
Postal Code | 10000–10499 |
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Zhytomyr (ukr. Житомир, Żytomyr) - a city (approx. 280 thousand inhabitants) located on the Teterew River in the Volyn-Podolia Upland in Ukraine.
Characteristic
The city is the seat of the Zhytomyr Oblast and the largest center of that region. It is a significant economic, cultural and scientific center in this part of the country, with many industrial plants (machinery, metal, light and food industries are developing in Zhytomyr) and a large number of theaters, museums, secondary schools and universities. The city is an important trade center and transportation hub.
Drive
By plane
There is an airport here.
By train
There is a train station here.
By bus
Buses to Zhytomyr leave from 62 cities all over Poland.
These are: Augustów, Białystok, Bielsk Podlaski, Bydgoszcz, helmet, Chodziez, Czestochowa, Debica, Gdansk, Gdynia, Gliwice, Glogow, Goleniów, Gorzów Wielkopolski, Grodzisk Wielkopolski, Grudziadz, Jaroslaw, Kalisz, Katowice, Kielce, Konin, Cracow, Kutno, Leszno, Lublin, Łańcut, Łódź, Łuków, Nowy Dwór Mazowiecki, Opole, Piaseczno, saw, Piotrkow Trybunalski, Płock, Poznan, Industry, Przeworsk, Pulawy, Radom, Radomsko, Rzeszow, Siedlce, Słubice, Słupsk, Stargard, Sulechów, Suwałki, Szczecin, Świebodzin, Swinoujscie, Tarnow, Tczew, Toruń, Wałcz, Warsaw, Włocławek, Wolsztyn, Wroclaw, Zabrze, Zamosc, green Mountain, Zlocieniec.
Departures With Of Warsaw to Zhytomyr are held up to 12 times a day every day. Buses depart from Warsaw West bus station. The price of a one-way ticket is in the range of PLN 80-110 (as of March 19, 2018).
WITH Poznan departures take place daily, up to 10 times a day. The main stop is bus station at ul. Matya 2, one of the carriers supports additionally stop at the Ławica airport, at ul. Bukowska 295. A one-way ticket can be purchased from PLN 110 (as of March 19, 2018).
WITH Lodz you can reach Zhytomyr by bus, departing from Łódź Kaliska bus station, at Al. The textile workers. Courses are held 7 days a week, 3-5 times a day. The price of a one-way ticket is 95 to 180 PLN (as of March 19, 2018).
WITH Wroclaw buses to Zhytomyr leave 7 times a week, 3-6 times a day, from newGaleria Wroclavia bus station, on ul. Sucha 1 (level -2 of Galeria Wroclavia). The cheapest one-way tickets cost PLN 110 (as of March 13, 2018).
Buses from Katowice They go to Zhytomyr every day, 6-8 times a day. The main stop is here bus station, at ul. Piotr Skarga. The price of a one-way ticket starts from PLN 95 (as of March 19, 2018).
WITH Krakow Coaches depart to Zhytomyr 7 times a week, up to 9 times a day. The most important departure point in this city is MDA bus station on ul. Bosacka. One of the carriers supports additionally a stop at the Balice airport station. The cheapest tickets can be purchased for PLN 88 (as of March 9, 2018).
Destination stop in Zhytomyr may depend on the carrier operating the connection, but most often it is:
- bus station, ul. Kijewska 93
Usually, journeys to Zhytomyr are made by Ukrainian carriers. In Poland, they most often offer their services through a company Eurobus, which aggregates their offers within one sales platform allowing the customer to compare and choose the most convenient combination.
By car
Zhytomyr is an important road junction.
Communication
Zhytomyr is an important transportation hub in Ukraine. Since the Middle Ages, the city was located at the crossroads of many routes. Several important roads run through the city, including M21 motorway (Zhytomyr - Mohylów Podolski), M06 motorway (Kiev - Czop), H03 highway (Zhytomyr - Czerniowice).
Zhytomyr is located not far from several major cities in this part of Ukraine: almost 130 km from Vineyards, about 140 km from Kiev, about 185 km from Chmielnicki and about 190 km from Equal.
Worth seeing
Historical monuments
Museums
Nearest neighborhood
work
Science
- Zhytomyr State University Ivan Franko (Житомирский государственный университет имени Ивана Франко)
- Żytomierz State Institute of Culture and Art (Житомирский государственный институт культуры и искусств)
- Polesie National University (Полесский национальный университет)
Shopping
- Central Department Store (Центральний універмаг), Kiev Street (ул. Киевская) 37, ☏[412 400133], fax: 380 412 377800.
- Auchan Shopping Center (АШАН), Kiev Street (ул. Киевская) 77, ☏ 380 800 300 551.
- Silpo supermarket (Супермаркет Сільпо), Żytnij Rynok 1, ☏ 380 800 301 707.
- Furshet supermarket (Супермаркет "уршет"), Witruka Street 9A, ☏[412 410441].
- Bill's shop, Prospekt Miru (проспект Миру) 17, ☏ 380 44 490 2444.
Gastronomy
- Beereza Restaurant (Ресторан BeerЁza), Street Peremohy 55, ☏[412 424994]
- Haiyki Restaurant (Ресторанно-готельний комплекс "Гайки"), Novyi Bulwar (Новий бульвар), 6, ☏[412 466112]
- SushiYA (Японський ресторан СушіЯ), Street Velyka Berdychivs'ka, 12
Events
The "Rainbow Polesia" Festival of Polish Culture takes place every year in Żytomierz. During this event in the District Philharmonic Richter, folk music and dance groups from Poland and the vicinity of Żytomierz perform. The festival takes place at the turn of summer and autumn.
Accommodation
- Gulden Hotel (Мотель-бар "Гульден"), Prospekt Miru (проспект Миру) 47A l, ☏ 380 67 4209312
- Dodo Hotel (Готель Додо), Independence, (ул. Незалежності) 13, ☏ 380 412 464664
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Security
The city is generally safe, but there is a so-called "poor district" with a high level of crime (most crimes are related to illegal drugs).
Before leaving, it is worth getting acquainted with the current situation in the region, in connection with the possible occurrence of an influenza epidemic.
Tourist information
The municipal tourist information point is located at ul. Kijowska 77 (ул. Киевская 77). The facility is open all working week (Monday-Friday) from 10:00 to 18:00. The contact phone number is 380 98 500 5690.
Trip
When planning a trip to Zhytomyr, it is best to go in spring or summer (it is warm, there is not much rainfall), but you have to take into account increased tourist traffic.
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