Ukraine trip planner

Stroll through the Slavic history of this center, where streets are full of assorted architecture, little cafes, and nice shops.

A historic cave monastery dating to the 11C, home to several churches, a bell tower, and one of Kiev's most significant museums.

A rich 19 museum encompassing all manner of Ukrainian folk art, including embroidery, woodcarving, painting, glasswork, and more.

Encompassing churches with rich frescoes and icons, this 11C religious complex boasts Ukrainian Baroque style with Byzantine traces.

A famed cobbled boulevard connecting the castle hill with the commercial district, dotted with significant historic landmarks.

Dating to the 12C, this complex hosts baroque churches and historic buildings, still baring some of its original Byzantine interior.

A 19C cathedral boasting neo-Byzantine style, famed for its ornamental and detailed mosaics, frescoes, and a white marble iconostasis.

A marvelous baroque church dating to the 18C, full of fine ornamentation and boasting an elaborate three-tiered iconostasis.

Take a stroll through this pleasant alley, full of whimsical sculptures, fun artwork, playgrounds, and a few pleasant cafes.

A colossal statue towering at 62m over a WWII memorial complex, commemorating over 11,000 Ukrainian soldiers and war heroes.

A superb museum dedicated to the famed microminituarist, Mykola Syadristy, exhibiting microscopic figurines of exceptional detail.

Set in a 19C building and dedicated to Bulgakov, this museum houses over 2,500 personal and professional items of the famous writer.

A memorial complex of over 300,000 exhibits commemorating victims of the WWII, overlooked by the colossal Motherland monument.

Spend a night on the town and visit Ukraine's third oldest opera, dating to the 19C and housed in a fine Neo-Renaissance palace.

Founded in 1936, this large botanical garden houses over 13,000 species of plant-life, and is especially notable for its lilacs.

A vast 19C park known for its rich biodiversity, important historic and cultural landmarks, and a pleasant tranquil atmosphere.

A fine example of Art Nouveau architecture, this house boasts elaborate animal sculptures and hunting scenes decorating its facade.

Better known as Maidan, this central square is famous as the site of major political rallies and various public festivities.

An active mosque boasting fine Arabesque architecture, offering a tour with an interesting historic context and various cultural activities.

Set next to the Parliament building, this lovely 19C park is dotted with marble busts, monuments, a fountain, and a few memorials.

A chilling museum of the Chernobyl nuclear disaster and its consequences, housing models, various media items, and artifacts.

Home to over 7,000 items, this unique museum is set on the Andriyivskyy Descent and follows the rich history of this boulevard.

A late 19C cathedral boasting marvelous Gothic Revival architecture, offering exquisite acoustics and weekly classical concerts.

Eastern Europe's second-largest sports and recreation center, this complex houses several sports facilities of Olympic standards.

Dedicated to local and international contemporary art, this museum offers several notable exhibits and a nice cafe on its top floor.

Reconstruction of the 11C main gates of the Kiev's fortification system, home to a branch of a historical museum.

Set in a 19C water supply building, this popular museum follows the history of local water supply and waste treatment systems.

A ravine known as the site of the largest Holocaust shooting massacre, now dotted with memorials for all those who have died here.

A memorial complex dedicated to three major Ukrainian famines, home to an underground museum housing exhibits from those periods.

Established in 1909, this major zoo is home to over 328 species of animals, as well as 130 diverse types of greenery.

Full of pools, water slides, rides, cafes, and other activities, this water park guarantees a fun experience for all ages.

A nice planetarium boasting a 23m dome that displays over 6,000 stars, which offers lectures on astronomy and natural history.

Located in a lovely 19C palace, this national museum houses over 20,000 works of art by world-renowned and local Ukrainian artists.

Monument of a famed regent of the 9C-13C Slavic empire, this statue is flanked by others depicting notables from local history.

Spreading over 5 museums, 30,000 items, and 24 exhibition halls, this complex showcases the natural history of Kiev and it surroundings.

An 18C Neoclassical palace with a beautiful azure facade, this building is the official presidential residence of Ukraine.

A colorful oceanarium, home to a diversity of fish, invertebrates, and fun activities for all ages.

Kiev's largest synagogue dates to the 19C, this building features superb Romanesque Revival architecture and fine ornamentation.

Take a walk through the pathways of this lovely park, full of war memorials, children playgrounds, colorful kiosks, and more.

Stroll through cobbled streets, breath in the scent of local lilacs, and immerse yourself in the unique charm of this city center.

Ukraine's oldest theater dates to the 19C, boasting Vienna Baroque architecture, rich Rococo interior, and superb acoustics.

Green and pleasant, this city park dates to the 19C and boasts a lovely pavilion, a musical fountain, and several monuments.

Richly decorated with fine sculptures and frescoes, this building houses a marketplace, boutiques, restaurants, and a hotel.

A museum tracing the history and the techniques of a local 19C distillery. Be sure to stay for the tastings at the end of the tour.

A dolphinarium of international standards, offering an aquarium, daily performances, and an opportunity to swim with the dolphins

Symbolic of the city, this enormous staircase stretches for 142m and boasts at the top a bronze likeness of the city's first mayor.

Ukraine's largest port boasts a number of scenic harbors, rich history, exhibits on various nautical themes, and several bars.

Spend the afternoon relaxing and people-watching on this lively square, enjoying the colorful flowerbeds and the lovely fountain.

Memorializing what was once the third-largest Jewish community in the world, this museum is a treasure-trove of relics and archives.

Ukraine's oldest archaeological museum, this 19C institute houses over 160,000 items from the Black Sea area dating to antiquity.