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  • Andriyivsky Uzviz, Kiev

    1. Andriyivsky Uzviz

    Andriyivsky’s Uzviz otherwise known as Andriy’s descent or Andrew’s descent is the connection between the upper town neighbourhood to another historic neighbourhood Podil. On Andriy’s decsent there is...   more
  • Pechersk Lavra, Kiev

    2. Pechersk Lavra

    The Museum of Micro Miniatures is a wonderful contrast to all the other sights at Pecherska Lavra. The miniatures are so unbelievably small and finely made so one has to wonder how any person can make...   more
  • St Sophia Cathedral, Kiev

    3. St Sophia Cathedral

    St Sofia's Cathedral is one of the most beautiful buildings in Kiev in all its austerity.The blendwhite facade contrasts very well to the dark green roof at the same time as   more
  • Independence Square - Maidan Nezalezhnosti, Kiev

    4. Independence Square - Maidan Nezalezhnosti

    Across the street along the eastern side of Maidan Nezalezhnosti can you check the time because there is the world's largest Flower Clock located! It was installed on August 23, 2009. The face of the...   more
  • Golden Gate, Kiev

    5. Golden Gate

    There is different info about when the Golden Gate was built but it stems from the days of Yaroslav the Wise (1019 - 1054) and was mentioned in the chronicles for the first time in 1037. It is the...   more
  • Chernobyl, Kiev

    6. Chernobyl

    If you have wanted to see this then go before they finish the last sarcofagus that will completely cover the facility 2015 i think is when its completed? anyways its becoming a tourist hot spot and...   more
  • Pirogovo - National Open Air Museum, Kiev

    7. Pirogovo - National Open Air Museum

    Originally a village south of Kiev now Pyrohiv/Pirogovo is an unique open-air museum of traditional Ukrainian architecture and way of life. It's a must see attraction for tourists and everyone who is...   more
  • Chernobyl Museum, Kiev

    8. Chernobyl Museum

    The Chornobyl Museum was opened on April 26, 1992, exactly 6 years after the disaster happened. It tells the history of what happened through photos, clothes and equipment used by the rescue workers,...   more
  • St Michael's Cathedral, Kiev

    9. St Michael's Cathedral

    St Michael's golden domed monastry is one of the most famous churches in Kyiv and absolutely stunning!. It is located on the right bank of the Dniper River and isn't far from Independence Square and...   more
  • Friendship of Nations Arch, Kiev

    10. Friendship of Nations Arch

    The friendship arch represents the unification of Ukraine with it's large and domineering neighbour of Russia. The monument consists of a Ukrainian and a Russian worker stood under a large arch...   more
  • Bohdan Khmelnytsky Monument, Kiev

    11. Bohdan Khmelnytsky Monument

    The monument to Bogdan Khmelnitsky sits in the open area in front of St Sofia's Cathedral, if we arrive from the monastery complex of St Michail. The exact date when he was born is not known but   more
  • Khreshchatyk Street, Kiev

    12. Khreshchatyk Street

    Kreschatyk is the main street that runs through most of central Kyiv. During weekends and bank holidays the street is shut to cars and buses and the streets fill with buskers, entertainers and people...   more
  • World War II Memorial, Kiev

    13. World War II Memorial

    This gigantic lady, the Mother Ukraine, stands on top of the Museum of the Great Patriotic War. It was unveiled by Leonid Brezhnev in 1981. The statue in itself is 68m tall and weighs 530 tons. It...   more
  • Mariyinsky Palace, Kiev

    14. Mariyinsky Palace

    Mariyinski Palace was an official home of the russian royalty and is now the official ceremonial residence of the president of Ukraine. Officially the palace was built for the Russian Empress...   more
  • Gorodetsky Street, Kiev

    15. Gorodetsky Street

    one of the finest examples of Modern. the house has a "horse-shoe" entrance, two "sad" eyes. the very top of the house is decorated by Bacchus head and swamp foliage (and now even real trees). it also...   more
  • Funicular, Kiev

    16. Funicular

    The Funicular runs from across the street from Poshtova Ploscha metro station up the very steep hill to Myhailivska square, the area behind St Michailskyi monastery. It was closed for renovation...   more
  • Dnieper River, Kiev

    17. Dnieper River

    At the bottom of St Andrew's descent is the district of Podil. This area reminded me a little bit of Soho in New York City (my hometown). If you navigate your way east to Naberezhno Kreshatik & the...   more
  • St Andrew's Church, Kiev

    18. St Andrew's Church

    ST Andryivski Church is one of the more beautiful churches in Kiev, in my opinion. It was built in 1754 by the same architect, in fact, who designed thr Winter Palace in St Petersburg! The church is   more
  • Great Patriotic War Museum, Kiev

    19. Great Patriotic War Museum

    Extensive grounds with sculptures and ex-army machine (tanks, anti-aircraft guns etc...) and of course has Rodina Mat looking over it. Including the museum you really need a minimum of half a day...   more
  • Andriyivsky Spusk - Descent, Kiev

    20. Andriyivsky Spusk - Descent

    Andrievskij Spusk is located in the heart of Kiev and should be attended by those who are interested in art, paintings, sculptures or souvenirs made by local artists. Have you ever been in Paris...   more
  • National Opera, Kiev

    21. National Opera

    The National Opera House is a wonderful building reflecting the culture and beauty of Kiev. We enjoyed a performance of the ballet "Romeo and Juliet" by Prokofief..The prices were very reasonable and...   more
  • Yaroslaviv Val, Kiev

    22. Yaroslaviv Val

    The street Yaroslaviv Val is famous for its architecture and beautiful buildings. This street were not destroyed during the Second World War. Prepare for a steep walk up from the main street,...   more
  • Chimera House, Kiev

    23. Chimera House

    Gorodetsky built the Chimeras House as a traditional for that time dokhodny dom - a house for profit and/or rent. It’s one of the “transformer houses” – four stories from one side (Bankova St.) and...   more
  • National Open Air Museum, Kiev

    24. National Open Air Museum

    This is something unique. Pirogovo is a huge territory of about 1 square mile (1.5 sqkm) where from all over Ukraine original ancient buildings have been brought and rebuilt again. For everybody who...   more
  • Mariyinsky Park, Kiev

    25. Mariyinsky Park

    This memorial/statue is located in Maryinsky Park in Central Kyiv. I am learning Ukrainian so my reading of the text might not be 100% accurate but I think it says "Glory of the uprising, 1918 in...   more

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