Kiev Sightseeing

Top 7 Kyiv sightseeing spots!

 

#7          Mariyinsky Palace 

Designed by: Bartholomew Rastrelli Location:      on top of a hill in a beautiful park overlooking the Dnipro river
Story:           the magnificent building was used as a Kiev residence of the Tsar’s family
Today:         used for official state receptions such as presidential meetings and international conferences

 #6      St. Sophia Cathedral 
Consists of:   13 beautiful golden domes nicely blend with the city skyline.
Story:           St. Sophia is famous for its outstanding mosaics and frescoes dating to the eleventh century

  #5      National Museum “Chernobyl”
Story:         museum is dedicated to the worst ever environmental disaster in history, which happened on 26 April 1986 at the Chernobyl Nuclear Power Plant

 #4     Andrieivskyy Descent  
 Story:     most ancient  street in Kiev, Andriyivsky Uzviz, is a favorite place for outdoor fairs, festivals and concerts
Today:    Art galleries, shops and studios make this street the best place to shop for Ukrainian crafts and art works.  If you are looking for souvenirs to take back home, Andriyivsky Uzviz (Decent) is the place to shop!

 #3     Ukrainian Museum & Statue to the Great Patriotic War 
Story:      Weighing 500 tonnes, the gigantic stainless-steel Mother Motherland female figure was erected in 1981
Today:    Inside its pedestal is a museum showcasing some 15,000 exhibits which reflect the various stages and aspects of World War II. There is an eternal memorial flame,  fine static display of vintage and more recent military equipment

 #2   Independence Square & Khreschatik
You just have to walk it to commemorate you’ve been to Kyiv!:)

  #1     Lavra Monastery   
 Story:      was founded in 1051 by Greek Orthodox monks
Today:      a unique Orthodox Christian monastery inscribed as UNESCO World Heritage Site.