Kyiv International Airport (Zhuliany) 59 min
The Motherland Monument (32 min) Huge statue atop of the National Museum of the History of the Great Patriotic War of 1941-1945. Kiev Pechersk Lavra (34 min) Ornate religious buildings line this iconic monastic complex, known for its network of catacombs. Hydropark (29 min) Bustling urban beach with cafes, discos, boat rides, volleyball & other recreation options. Mariyinsky Palace (34 min) Reconstructed Baroque palace & official residence of Ukraine's president, first completed in 1752. Park of Eternal Glory (33 min) City park perched on top of a hill, with a memorial & the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier. The Ukrainian State Museum of the Great Patriotic War (29 min) Vast war memorial sculpted by Vuchetych & a museum displaying exhibits about WWII in the Ukraine. Volodymyrska Hill (36 min) Sweeping views are the main draw at this hilltop park with a funicular & monument to St. Volodymyr. Friendship of Nations Arch (37 min) Huge rainbow-shaped arch with a riverfront deck built in 1982 to honor Russia & the Ukraine. Mariinskyi Park (33 min) Scenic 19th-century park with trails, food & drink kiosks, a playground & sculptures. M. M. Hryshko National Botanical Garden (35 min) Extensive botanical gardens with a remarkable variety of flora, plus exotic plants in glasshouses. National Art Museum of Ukraine (34 min) 19th-century neo-classical museum with works ranging from medieval icons to 20th-century art. St. Michael's Golden-Domed Monastery (38 min) Site comprising of a cathedral, bell tower, refectory & gates, all built in Ukrainian Baroque style. Kiev Funicular (37 min) Storied funicular along Volodymyrska Hill connecting the upper Old Town & lower Podil areas. Gorodetsky House (39 min) Landmark Art Nouveau building & Presidential residence with a gallery and animal sculptures. Trukhaniv Island (45 min) Rustic island in the Dnieper River offering beaches, cycling/running paths, picnic areas & cafes. |