A 1966 Soviet collectible postcard depicting the facade of the Dnipro Hotel in Kyiv, located on Lenin Komsomol Square (now European Square).
What is shown on the postcard
The postcard shows the twelve-story main facade of the Dnipro Hotel. A large sign with the hotel’s name in Ukrainian, “ДНІПРО”, is mounted on the roof. In the foreground, a green trolleybus and a yellow-and-red bus are visible on the square, framed by tree branches in the upper corners.
Historical note
The Dnipro Hotel was constructed in 1964, designed by architects V. D. Yelizarov, N. B. Chmutina, and others. The building became an essential element of the post-war architectural ensemble of Khreshchatyk Street, anchoring its northern end at the square.
Present day
Today, the building continues to operate as the four-star Dnipro Hotel. The exterior has undergone minor renovations but retains its original Soviet modernist proportions.
Location (map)
Address: 1/2 Khreshchatyk St, Kyiv, Ukraine
Coordinates: 50.452400, 30.528400
(Google Maps)
Coordinate source: Hotel Dnipro, 1/2 Khreshchatyk St, Kyiv.
Questions and answers
- When was the Dnipro Hotel built? The hotel was constructed in 1964.
- Who designed the Dnipro Hotel? The building was designed by architects V. D. Yelizarov, N. B. Chmutina, and their co-authors.
- What is the current name of the square in front of the hotel? The square, known as Lenin Komsomol Square during the Soviet era, is now called European Square.
See also
The «Old Postcards» archive includes other views of Kyiv from 1966.
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