How to get to Freedom Square & Derzhprom by metro
Station, line, time and exit — the complete guide.
Get off at Derzhprom station (Green Line). From there the station exits right at the attraction to Freedom Square and the Derzhprom building.
From here it is an easy walk on to Shevchenko Garden and the zoo — everything is close by.
Alternative: Universytet (Blue Line).
Overview
Freedom Square (Maidan Svobody) is the main square of Kharkiv and one of the largest city squares in Europe — almost 12 hectares. Its architectural centrepiece is Derzhprom (the House of State Industry), built in 1925–1928 as the first Soviet ‘skyscraper’ and a recognised masterpiece of Constructivism that has long been proposed for UNESCO World Heritage status. Facing it stands the ensemble of V. N. Karazin Kharkiv National University.
Derzhprom metro station on the Oleksiivska (green) Line exits right at the foot of the building, while the neighbouring Universytet station on the Saltivska (blue) Line brings you out at the northern side of the square — the two are joined by an underground passage. Because of the war some fountains and features on the square may be switched off, but the space itself is open and its sheer scale is striking.
Getting there from key points
| From | Metro route |
|---|---|
| City centre (Maidan Konstytutsii) | Change to the blue line for Universytet, ~6 min |
| Pivdennyi railway station (Vokzalna) | Red line to Maidan Konstytutsii, then change, ~12 min |
| Saltivka (Saltivska) | Blue line direct to Universytet, ~14 min |
Step by step
Take the Green Line and get off at Derzhprom station.
Follow the signs to the right exit.
As you leave the station you reach Freedom Square and the Derzhprom building.
Useful information
Frequently asked questions
Which metro station is closest to Freedom Square?
The closest is Derzhprom on the Oleksiivska (green) Line, whose exit opens right at the Derzhprom building. Universytet on the blue line brings you out at the northern edge of the square; the two are joined by a passage.
How much does it cost to reach Freedom Square?
Rides on the Kharkiv Metro are currently free — the city council introduced this on 24 May 2022 and it is still in force. Before the war a single ride cost 8 UAH.
What is there to see on Freedom Square?
The main sight is the Constructivist Derzhprom of 1928. Beside it is the Karazin University ensemble, and a few minutes on foot bring you to Shevchenko Garden, the zoo and the Mirror Stream fountain.
Is it really one of the largest squares in Europe?
Yes. Freedom Square covers about 11.9 hectares — one of the largest city squares in Europe, which regularly hosted large concerts and events before the full-scale war.
Where can I find other attractions near the metro?
See our guide to Kharkiv attractions near the metro, with the nearest station for every place.
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Updated: August 2026