Kyiv International Airport (Zhuliany) 21 min
Kiev Zoo (15 min) 40-hectare zoo with tigers, lions & collections of amphibians, reptiles, birds & invertebrates. The Motherland Monument (33 min) Huge statue atop of the National Museum of the History of the Great Patriotic War of 1941-1945. St. Michael's Golden-Domed Monastery (22 min) Site comprising of a cathedral, bell tower, refectory & gates, all built in Ukrainian Baroque style. St. Volodymyr's Cathedral (16 min) Neo-Byzantine cathedral with bright yellow facade, opening to a gold-accented fresco-lined interior. St. Sophia's Cathedral (21 min) Orthodox cathedral, founded in 1037, with monastic buildings, a gilt cupola, necropolis and museum. Gorodetsky House (23 min) Landmark Art Nouveau building & Presidential residence with a gallery and animal sculptures. Golden Gate (19 min) 1980s replica of 11th-century Golden Gate, the main fortified entrance to the medieval city. Kiev Pechersk Lavra (29 min) Ornate religious buildings line this iconic monastic complex, known for its network of catacombs. Friendship of Nations Arch (24 min) Huge rainbow-shaped arch with a riverfront deck built in 1982 to honor Russia & the Ukraine. Kiev Funicular (24 min) Storied funicular along Volodymyrska Hill connecting the upper Old Town & lower Podil areas. National Museum of Folk Architecture and Life of Ukraine (23 min) Traditional Ukrainian buildings cluster together at this open-air museum of traditional life. Ukrainian National Chornobyl Museum (25 min) Museum detailing the Chernobyl nuclear disaster, with audio-visual exhibits, photos & documents. Park Landscape Alley (22 min) Charming public park showcasing offbeat local artwork, including abstract sculptures & mosaics. Independence Square (23 min) Many political rallies have taken place in this historic central square with musical fountains. St. Andrew's Church (23 min) Lavish 18th-century baroque church sitting on a hill overlooking one of Kiev's oldest neighborhoods. |