Kyiv International Airport (Zhuliany) 36 min
St. Michael's Golden-Domed Monastery (36 min) Site comprising of a cathedral, bell tower, refectory & gates, all built in Ukrainian Baroque style. Mezhyhirya Residence (28 min) Formerly Viktor Yanukovych’s estate, this ornate house museum features a park, car collection & zoo. Golden Gate (35 min) 1980s replica of 11th-century Golden Gate, the main fortified entrance to the medieval city. St. Volodymyr's Cathedral (32 min) Neo-Byzantine cathedral with bright yellow facade, opening to a gold-accented fresco-lined interior. Independence Square (35 min) Many political rallies have taken place in this historic central square with musical fountains. St. Sophia's Cathedral (36 min) Orthodox cathedral, founded in 1037, with monastic buildings, a gilt cupola, necropolis and museum. Bohdan Khmelnytsky Monument (36 min) Monument and history Mykhailo Bulgakov Museum-Memorial (36 min) Exhibition of items relating to the eponymous writer, in grand mansion where he lived for 13 years. Ukrainian National Chornobyl Museum (34 min) Museum detailing the Chernobyl nuclear disaster, with audio-visual exhibits, photos & documents. National Opera of Ukraine (36 min) Opera house, ballet, theatre, and opera Kiev Funicular (40 min) Storied funicular along Volodymyrska Hill connecting the upper Old Town & lower Podil areas. Park Landscape Alley (37 min) Charming public park showcasing offbeat local artwork, including abstract sculptures & mosaics. Kiev Zoo (29 min) 40-hectare zoo with tigers, lions & collections of amphibians, reptiles, birds & invertebrates. Volodymyrska Hill (32 min) Sweeping views are the main draw at this hilltop park with a funicular & monument to St. Volodymyr. St. Andrew's Church (39 min) Lavish 18th-century baroque church sitting on a hill overlooking one of Kiev's oldest neighborhoods. |