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No. 3850 · Ukraine · Eastern Europe and the Balkans

Chernobyl

51.39°N 30.10°E · 180 m

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Overview

Chernobyl is infamous for the 1986 nuclear disaster at the nearby power plant. The Exclusion Zone offers a unique insight into the scientific, technological and humanitarian aspects of the disaster.

Architecture · Day Trips · History · Nature

Before you go

Food

No restaurants. Canteen meals by reservation. Do not eat wild berries.

Money

Cash only in most shops. ATM at Radianska with limited withdrawal.

Safety

Mines, radiation, ticks, rabies. Stay on paths.

Water

All surface water contaminated. Drink only bottled water.

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