Kyiv International Airport (Zhuliany) 27 min
The Motherland Monument (40 min)
Huge statue atop of the National Museum of the History of the Great Patriotic War of 1941-1945. Ukrainian National Chornobyl Museum (32 min)
Museum detailing the Chernobyl nuclear disaster, with audio-visual exhibits, photos & documents. Kiev Pechersk Lavra (36 min)
Ornate religious buildings line this iconic monastic complex, known for its network of catacombs. Kiev Zoo (22 min)
40-hectare zoo with tigers, lions & collections of amphibians, reptiles, birds & invertebrates. St. Volodymyr's Cathedral (23 min)
Neo-Byzantine cathedral with bright yellow facade, opening to a gold-accented fresco-lined interior. Park Landscape Alley (29 min)
Charming public park showcasing offbeat local artwork, including abstract sculptures & mosaics. Gorodetsky House (30 min)
Landmark Art Nouveau building & Presidential residence with a gallery and animal sculptures. Golden Gate (26 min)
1980s replica of 11th-century Golden Gate, the main fortified entrance to the medieval city. St. Andrew's Church (30 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 (29 min)
Traditional Ukrainian buildings cluster together at this open-air museum of traditional life. St. Michael's Golden-Domed Monastery (29 min)
Site comprising of a cathedral, bell tower, refectory & gates, all built in Ukrainian Baroque style. Friendship of Nations Arch (31 min)
Huge rainbow-shaped arch with a riverfront deck built in 1982 to honor Russia & the Ukraine. St. Sophia's Cathedral (28 min)
Orthodox cathedral, founded in 1037, with monastic buildings, a gilt cupola, necropolis and museum. Kiev Funicular (31 min)
Storied funicular along Volodymyrska Hill connecting the upper Old Town & lower Podil areas. Independence Square (30 min)
Many political rallies have taken place in this historic central square with musical fountains. | 
