This 1984 postcard showcases two significant architectural landmarks of Zaporizhzhia: the State Circus building and the Hotel ‘Zaporizhzhia’.
What is shown on the postcard
The postcard features two separate images. The left side, captured in daylight, displays the Zaporizhzhia State Circus building with its distinctive round roof and the sign “ЦИРК” (Circus). In front of it, a fountain’s jets are visible in the foreground. Decorative elements and advertising posters can be seen on the circus facade. On the right, Hotel ‘Zaporizhzhia’ is depicted at night, illuminated by bright neon signs reading “ГОТЕЛЬ ЗАПОРІЖЖЯ” (Hotel Zaporizhzhia) and “INTOURIST”. The view includes a section of the avenue with passing cars and streetlights.
Historical note
The Zaporizhzhia State Circus, which opened in 1971, is one of the city’s cultural hubs. The circus building is designed in a modernist style typical of Soviet architecture of that period, distinguished by its original circular form. Hotel ‘Zaporizhzhia’, the building shown on the postcard, was constructed in 1965 and initially operated under the name ‘Intourist’, part of an all-union network of hotels for foreign tourists. The inscriptions on the hotel’s facade in 1984 reflect both its current and historical names, indicating a transitional period or dual branding.
Present day
Both facilities remain important symbols and active institutions in Zaporizhzhia. The Zaporizhzhia State Circus continues to entertain audiences with performances, retaining its architectural character. The hotel, now known solely as ‘Zaporizhzhia’, continues to welcome guests to the city, having undergone several renovations and modernizations while preserving the recognizable appearance captured on the postcard.
Location (map)
Address: Sobornyi Avenue, 161, Zaporizhzhia, Zaporizhia Oblast, Ukraine, 69000
Coordinates: 47.828628, 35.185672
(Google Maps)
Coordinate source: Coordinates are provided for Hotel ‘Zaporizhzhia’ (formerly ‘Intourist’), one of two central locations depicted on the postcard..
Questions and answers
- What buildings are depicted on the postcard? The postcard depicts the Zaporizhzhia State Circus and Hotel ‘Zaporizhzhia’ (formerly ‘Intourist’).
- When was the Zaporizhzhia State Circus built? The Zaporizhzhia State Circus was opened in 1971.
- What was the original name of Hotel ‘Zaporizhzhia’? Hotel ‘Zaporizhzhia’ was originally known as ‘Intourist’ and was built in 1965.
See also
The «Old Postcards» archive includes other views of Zaporizhzhia from 1984.
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