St Sophia Cathedral
St Sophia Cathedral St. Sophia’s is Kiev’s oldest Orthodox cathedral, commissioned in 1037 by the scholarly Prince Yaroslav the Wise to give thanks for a military victory that lead to peace in Ukraine and a period of great cultural flowering. With 13 domed cupolas, all topped with green and gold,
St Michaels Golden-Domed Monastery
St Michaels Golden-Domed Monastery St Michael’s Golden-Domed Monastery was commissioned by Prince Sviatopolk in 1108 to house the relics of St Barbara; it was Byzantine in style and survived centuries of political turmoil in Ukraine, expanding and acquiring a lovely Baroque façade before being raz
Richards Castle
Richards Castle Perhaps one of Kiev’s most beloved royal structures in Kiev, Richard’s Castle was constructed as an homage to the 12th century English king and leader of the Third Crusade who represents bravery, chivalry and honor. The neo-Gothic-style of architecture is a nod to another nearly id
People’s Friendship Arch
People’s Friendship Arch The People’s Friendship Arch was constructed in 1982 and was originally intended as a symbol of unification between Ukraine and her Soviet overlords as well as the 60th anniversary of the founding of the USSR. Constructed of titanium and spanning 50 m (164 ft), it stands o
National Philharmonic of Ukraine
National Philharmonic of Ukraine The National Philharmonic of Ukraine first performed in Kiev in 1863 at a time when the city was flourishing as a trading city and playing an important role in the Russian Empire; by 1881 the orchestra had its own home, a mammoth concert hall built in stately style
National Opera House of Ukraine
National Opera House of Ukraine The National Opera of Ukraine was founded in 1867 at a time when the country was part of Russia and loomed large on the world cultural stage. It was originally housed in the City Theatre, but that burnt down in 1896 and was replaced by today’s vast, gloriously ornat
Kiev Pechersk Lavra
Kiev Pechersk Lavra More than 40 million people from across the world have visited Kiev Pechersk Lavra, a UNESCO-listed golden-domed Orthodox Christian monastery that is the holiest place of pilgrimage in Ukraine. Translating into English as the ‘Monastery of the Caves’, Pechersk Lavra has its ori
Independence Square (Maidan Nezalezhnosti)
Independence Square (Maidan Nezalezhnosti) As the cultural and political focus of life in Ukraine, Independence Square stands on the northern flank of Khreschatyk, Kiev’s major thoroughfare, and its appearance has changed with the fortunes of the country. Today it is lined with an impressive array
Reactor No 4
Reactor No 4 On April 26 1986, Reactor No 4 of the Chernobyl Nuclear Power Plant in Ukraine exploded, releasing tons of extremely harmful radioactive chemicals into the air. The explosion contaminated dozens of European countries, and elevated radiation levels were also recorded as far away as Can
Probiy Waterfall
Probiy Waterfall Outdoor enthusiasts and white water daredevils should venture out to Ivana-Frankivsk Oblast, where one of Ukrain’s most impressive and powerful waterfalls runs through scenic mountain landscapes. Known as a destination for kayakers and rafters, Probiy Waterfall attracts those seek
Castle
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Assumption Church
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Sich Reconstruction
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Polish Gate
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Ozeyansky Church
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Mramornaya Cave
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Museum
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Catholic Church
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Kosiv State Institute of Decorative and Applied Arts Museum
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Lviv History Museum (pl Rynok 2 & 6)
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