Kyiv International Airport (Zhuliany) 37 min
St. Volodymyr's Cathedral (24 min) Neo-Byzantine cathedral with bright yellow facade, opening to a gold-accented fresco-lined interior. Friendship of Nations Arch (22 min) Huge rainbow-shaped arch with a riverfront deck built in 1982 to honor Russia & the Ukraine. Golden Gate (25 min) 1980s replica of 11th-century Golden Gate, the main fortified entrance to the medieval city. The Motherland Monument (15 min) Huge statue atop of the National Museum of the History of the Great Patriotic War of 1941-1945. St. Sophia's Cathedral (25 min) Orthodox cathedral, founded in 1037, with monastic buildings, a gilt cupola, necropolis and museum. M. M. Hryshko National Botanical Garden (18 min) Extensive botanical gardens with a remarkable variety of flora, plus exotic plants in glasshouses. Kiev Pechersk Lavra (16 min) Ornate religious buildings line this iconic monastic complex, known for its network of catacombs. St. Andrew's Church (25 min) Lavish 18th-century baroque church sitting on a hill overlooking one of Kiev's oldest neighborhoods. National Museum of Folk Architecture and Life of Ukraine (20 min) Traditional Ukrainian buildings cluster together at this open-air museum of traditional life. St. Michael's Golden-Domed Monastery (23 min) Site comprising of a cathedral, bell tower, refectory & gates, all built in Ukrainian Baroque style. Independence Square (22 min) Many political rallies have taken place in this historic central square with musical fountains. Hydropark (18 min) Bustling urban beach with cafes, discos, boat rides, volleyball & other recreation options. The Ukrainian State Museum of the Great Patriotic War (13 min) Vast war memorial sculpted by Vuchetych & a museum displaying exhibits about WWII in the Ukraine. Ukrainian National Chornobyl Museum (21 min) Museum detailing the Chernobyl nuclear disaster, with audio-visual exhibits, photos & documents. Gorodetsky House (24 min) Landmark Art Nouveau building & Presidential residence with a gallery and animal sculptures. |