The name 'Tavriyi' refers to the historical Greek term for the Tauric Peninsula, which encompasses the region.
Each homestead within the park represents a unique traditional Ukrainian profession from the 18th and 19th centuries.
The complex was built to serve as an educational center for documenting disappearing regional crafts.
The park features a specialized collection of traditional clay pottery kilns built according to ancient regional designs.
It is one of the few cultural tourism sites in the Kherson region that integrated live animal husbandry with historical reenactment.
Zeleni Khutory Tavriyi is a large-scale ethnographic and recreational park located in the Kherson region, centered on the preservation of traditional Ukrainian crafts and rural lifestyle. The park is organized into thematic khutory (homesteads), each dedicated to a specific historical craft such as pottery, weaving, blacksmithing, or soap making. Visitors can participate in interactive masterclasses where local artisans demonstrate ancestral techniques. The complex spans a natural landscape that includes forest trails and wooden architecture designed to reflect the Tavria region's historical heritage. It functions as an open-air museum where visitors engage directly with the history of southern Ukrainian folk culture. The site is currently affected by the ongoing war in Ukraine, with its accessibility and operational status severely impacted by the security situation in the Kherson Oblast.
The traditional windmill located near the entrance of the main homestead area.
Wear comfortable, closed-toe walking shoes as the terrain consists of unpaved forest paths.
Check official regional status updates regarding safety and military restricted zones before planning any travel to the Kherson area.
Bring sun protection and insect repellent, as the park is situated in a heavily wooded, natural marshland environment.
Attempting to visit during periods of heightened security restrictions in the Kherson region.
Currently non-operational due to the security situation in the region.
Respect the privacy of artisans' workspaces and refrain from touching historical artifacts without permission.
