Kyiv International Airport (Zhuliany) 1 hr 1
The Motherland Monument (39 min) Huge statue atop of the National Museum of the History of the Great Patriotic War of 1941-1945. Kyiv Fortress (44 min) This expansive former military complex now houses a museum dedicated the site's history. The Ukrainian State Museum of the Great Patriotic War (38 min) Vast war memorial sculpted by Vuchetych & a museum displaying exhibits about WWII in the Ukraine. Lysa Hora (46 min) Tree-dotted hill known for its ghoulish sculptures & pagan altar, popular for walking & picnics. Hydropark (42 min) Bustling urban beach with cafes, discos, boat rides, volleyball & other recreation options. Park of Eternal Glory (39 min) City park perched on top of a hill, with a memorial & the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier. Park Of Partisan Glory (26 min) Large park with lakeside BBQ spots & pavilions, forest trails & a golden-domed church. Holosiivskyi National Natural Park (44 min) Sprawling national park featuring forest steppe landscapes, trails, ponds, playgrounds & eateries. Feofaniya Park (53 min) Landscaped area with 5 lakes, woodland & paths, designated a state park for its biodiversity. Kiev Pechersk Lavra (41 min) Ornate religious buildings line this iconic monastic complex, known for its network of catacombs. M. M. Hryshko National Botanical Garden (42 min) Extensive botanical gardens with a remarkable variety of flora, plus exotic plants in glasshouses. Expo Center of Ukraine (49 min) Sprawling cultural space offering a variety of exhibits & vendors in a serene, parklike setting. St. Nicholas Roman Catholic Cathedral (41 min) Early 20th-century cathedral originally constructed to serve the city's growing Polish community. St. Michael's Vydubytsky Men's Monastery (37 min) Founded by the son of Yaroslav the Wise, Prince Vsevolod, this monastery is a symbol of Orthodoxy. National Museum of Folk Architecture and Life of Ukraine (44 min) Traditional Ukrainian buildings cluster together at this open-air museum of traditional life. |