Kyiv International Airport (Zhuliany) 32 min
National Museum of Folk Architecture and Life of Ukraine (15 min) Traditional Ukrainian buildings cluster together at this open-air museum of traditional life. Bessarabsky Market (28 min) Food market in a historic building open round-the-clock with meats, fish, produce & food stalls. The Ukrainian State Museum of the Great Patriotic War (18 min) Vast war memorial sculpted by Vuchetych & a museum displaying exhibits about WWII in the Ukraine. Gorodetsky House (29 min) Landmark Art Nouveau building & Presidential residence with a gallery and animal sculptures. Mariyinsky Palace (23 min) Reconstructed Baroque palace & official residence of Ukraine's president, first completed in 1752. Feofaniya Park (24 min) Landscaped area with 5 lakes, woodland & paths, designated a state park for its biodiversity. The Motherland Monument (20 min) Huge statue atop of the National Museum of the History of the Great Patriotic War of 1941-1945. Hydropark (23 min) Bustling urban beach with cafes, discos, boat rides, volleyball & other recreation options. Kiev Pechersk Lavra (21 min) Ornate religious buildings line this iconic monastic complex, known for its network of catacombs. Oleg Antonov State Aviation Museum (31 min) Aviation museum with around 70 airplanes & helicopters plus air weapons, drones & aircraft engines. Lysa Hora (26 min) Tree-dotted hill known for its ghoulish sculptures & pagan altar, popular for walking & picnics. M. M. Hryshko National Botanical Garden (23 min) Extensive botanical gardens with a remarkable variety of flora, plus exotic plants in glasshouses. St. Nicholas Roman Catholic Cathedral (25 min) Early 20th-century cathedral originally constructed to serve the city's growing Polish community. Park of Eternal Glory (20 min) City park perched on top of a hill, with a memorial & the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier. Expo Center of Ukraine (20 min) Sprawling cultural space offering a variety of exhibits & vendors in a serene, parklike setting. |