freedom square

As I know the Freedom Square is the biggest in Europe.It is in the city centre beside Kharkiv university and Shevchenko park.Zoo is in the park.

There are a number of interesting things to do here during the holidays. The majority of the square is set up with a Christmas themed carnival like atmosphere. Lots of food, rides for children, a skating rink, pony rides, etc. It is decorated very well and is worth seeing for some excellent holiday photos.

This is one of the landmarks of Kharkiv. But I would not say there is something extraordinary in it. Yes, this is the main square of the city and, yes, this is the largest square in Europe but this is it. However I rate it high as this is really the symbol. Now it is changed as the huge Lenin's monument was removed and looks different but anyway..

this truly is a disgrace...locals tout this has the largest square in Europe...it is the sixth largest but who cares. the square is nothing but a collection of cobblestones..there are no trees, flowers, statues, fountains..NOTHING!! There are tired and boring stores on the perimeter of the square. The only statue that WAS there was Lenin and that has been removed (understandably). I laughed and said to friends that they should put a statue of their beloved Shevchenko there in place of lenin...my colleagues noted that the Shevchenko statue is one block away LOL

I read about Lenin when I was child. Lenin is a legend, no matter you like him or not, it's worth to meet him (at least as statue... hehehee). The square so clean, you can see some people jogging or simply sitting around cause this place pretty calm, nice for you who like to be alone and enjoy the environment in historical place.

Parks on one side, city on the other. This space is huge, it's made to be filled with people, life and energy. Stalin is currently missing out on a great view here.

This was a nice sized square. Unless there is an event happening there isn't much to see here. It is a very nice open area though. There are a number of other attractions situated around it because of it's central location. I thought it was worth checking out.

On the day I crossed the square a stork had perched on the head of Lenin's Statue! No events were taking place so nothing to see in the large square, and being a very hot day not many people were walking in the square. A must photo of the statue of course but nothing to see in the square, but I'm sure what looked to be 30's style buildings surrounding the square were of historical interest but I hadn't had time to investigate them.

Obviously this is a must on any visitor's list of things to do in Kharkiv but its basically a big empty square with a massive statue of Lenin.

The square was a few blocks from hotel Aurora. Spent a few hours walking around on multiple days. Spent over 2 hours with my girlfriend at the sky lounge eating a leisurely lunch. This dining spot is perched towards the top of Hotel Kharkov. It has wonderful views of the square and is very quiet and private. The different perspective was wonderfully romantic!

In time of my visit June 2014, the square is still picketed by a few dozen hardcore pro-Russian pensioners, while just a hundred miles south in Donetsk borders is still engulfing with insurgents fighting. This is the place where people gather for their freedom, which its very value is at stake with Lenin statue still withstanding.

This square is advertised as the second largest in Europe. I am not sure about this claim, as there are similar huge squares in Prague, Berlin, Amsterdam. However, it is a really nice square and is surrounded by some lovely buildings and the amazing park. There are lots of activities carried out on the square at different times in the year and they have one of the largest Christmas Trees ever.

Huge square, with a big monument of Lenin. Not much more to it. It is said to be the biggest, or one of the biggest squares in Europe.

A huge square with a statue of Lenin in the center. Typically old fashioned and grey (similar to the city style). If you are a westerner it's worth to pay a visit mostly from curiosity. Otherwise, it's nonsense.

This is basically what it says a big square, however I did find Kharkivs first Irish bar, it is a bit plastic but the food was good and reasonably priced, for me this made the square.