The Opera House
is one of the most notable ballets and opera stages in Europe, which will amaze you with its elegance, gravity and luxury
St. Sophia Cathedral
the oldest building in the city and the earliest Christian temple on the lands of the East Slavs to have survived to the present day
Kontraktova square
is located in the Lower Town (Podil District) and is one of the oldest squares in Kyiv, known from the times of Kievan Rus. This is an exciting place to feel the spirit of ancient Kyiv. The main building of the National University of Kyiv-Mohyla Academy (KMA), the fountain/ sculpture of Samson, the bell tower of Saint Katerina Greek monastery, the monument to Petro Sahaydachniy, the House of Contracts are all located there
Funicular
has transformed from needed public transport into a real pride of the capital
Saint Volodymyr Hill Park
has transformed from needed public transport into a real pride of the capital
Khreshchatyk Street and Maidan
is the heart of Kyiv and must-stop for all visitors of the city. Maidan or the Independence Square is a place for demonstrations and revolutions
“Arsenalna” metro station
is currently the deepest station in the world (105.5 metres (346 ft))
“Mother Motherland Monument”
is a part of the Museum of WWII complex. A massive female warrior stands guard over Kyiv
Cave monastery
Kyiv Pechersk Lavra is one of the first Orthodox Christian monasteries in Kievan Rus included in the World Heritage List of UNESCO
Friendship of Nations Arch
is a massive titanium arch in the centre of the city. It is an ever-present reminder of Ukraine’s complicated history with Russia
Mariinsky Park and Palace
are located in the heart of the city on the bank of the Dnipro River. Walking in Mariyinsky Park, you will see a stage in the open air called “Rakushka”, the Lover’s bridge and the wonderful views of the Dnipro River
House with Chimaeras
or Horodecki House and Parliament facilities
Picturesque Alley
this small street is located on the site of Kyiv’s ancient defensive bulwarks. A whimsical park with fantastic fountains shaped like elephants and zebras, huge cats, benches in the shape of hares and ravens, and other incredible sculptures are located there
Babyn Yar
is a place where between 100,000 and 150,000 Jews, Ukrainians, Russians and many others were murdered by the Nazis during the Second World War. Today, Babyn Yar is a lush park. (this location is optional)
The state aviation museum
owns the exposition of nearly 70 aircraft and helicopters
