Self-guided Sightseeing Tour #13 in Kyiv, Ukraine

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Number of sights 17 sights
Distance 7 km
Ascend 272 m
Descend 220 m

Experience Kyiv in Ukraine in a whole new way with our self-guided sightseeing tour. This site not only offers you practical information and insider tips, but also a rich variety of activities and sights you shouldn't miss. Whether you love art and culture, want to explore historical sites or simply want to experience the vibrant atmosphere of a lively city - you'll find everything you need for your personal adventure here.

Activities in KyivIndividual Sights in Kyiv

Sight 1: Церква Різдва Христового

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The Church of the Nativity of Christ is an Orthodox church belonging to the OCU, located in the historical area of Podil in Kyiv, built in 1809-1814 according to the project of architect Andrei Melensky.

Wikipedia: Церква Різдва Христового (Київ) (UK)

60 meters / 1 minutes

Sight 2: Поштова станція

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Поштова станція Sergiy Klymenko / CC BY-SA 3.0

The Post House is a one-story house in the style of classicism in Kyiv on Poshtova Square, a monument of history and architecture. It was erected in 1853-1865 as the main building of the Podolsk postal station complex; It is the only building of the complex that has survived to this day.

Wikipedia: Поштовий будинок (UK)

215 meters / 3 minutes

Sight 3: Kyiv River Port

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Kyiv River Station is the main river port of Kyiv, located on the right bank of the Dnieper in Podil in the historical part of the city.

Wikipedia: Kyiv River Station (EN), Website

480 meters / 6 minutes

Sight 4: Monument to the Magdeburg Rights

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Monument to the Magdeburg RightsIgorT / Attribution

The Monument to the Magdeburg Rights is a monument commemorating the return to Kyiv of its Magdeburg rights, which granted its right to self-government. It is located in Podil Raion, Kyiv, at the foothills of the former Mykhailo Hill, next to the Shore Highway. It is considered to be the city's oldest monument. It is also called the Column of the Magdeburg Rights, the Baptizing of Ruthenia Monument, and the Lower Monument of the Saint Volodymyr. It is a scenic spot overlooking the Dnipro river, popular for local baptisms.

Wikipedia: Monument to Magdeburg Rights (Kyiv) (EN)

452 meters / 5 minutes

Sight 5: Arch of Freedom of the Ukrainian people

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The Arch of Freedom of the Ukrainian People, formerly known as Peoples' Friendship Arch is a monument in Kyiv, the capital of Ukraine. It was opened on 7 November 1982, amidst the celebration of the 1,500th Anniversary of Kyiv, to commemorate the 60th Anniversary of the USSR and the "reunification of Ukraine with Russia in 1654".

Wikipedia: Arch of Freedom of the Ukrainian People (EN)

463 meters / 6 minutes

Sight 6: Volodymir the Great statue

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Volodymir the Great statue

Monument to Prince Volodymyr, is a monument in Kyiv, dedicated to the Grand Prince of Kyiv Volodymyr the Great, built in 1853. It is located on Volodymyrska Hill, the steep right bank of the Dnipro. It is the oldest sculptural monument, a dominating feature of the Dnipro banks, and one of the city's symbols.

Wikipedia: Monument to Prince Volodymyr (EN)

391 meters / 5 minutes

Sight 7: Vladimir's Hill

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Volodymyrska Hill or Saint Volodymyr Hill is a large 10.6 hectares (0.106 km2) park located on the steep right-bank of the Dnipro River in central Kyiv, the capital of Ukraine. Its most famous and prominent landmark is the Monument to Prince Volodymyr. The monument, with its prominent location and overlooking the scenic panorama of the left-bank of Kyiv, has since become one of the symbols of Kyiv, often depicted in paintings and photographic works of the city. The Hill provides an excellent panorama of the Dinpro River, the Left Bank, and Podil.

Wikipedia: Saint Volodymyr Hill (EN)

292 meters / 4 minutes

Sight 8: St. Michael Golden-Domed Cathedral

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St. Michael's Golden-Domed Monastery is a monastery in Kyiv, the capital of Ukraine, dedicated to Saint Michael the Archangel. It is located on the edge of the bank of the Dnipro river, to the northeast of the St Sophia Cathedral. The site is in the historical administrative neighbourhood of Uppertown and overlooks Podil, the city's historical commercial and merchant quarter. The monastery has been the headquarters of the Orthodox Church of Ukraine since December 2018.

Wikipedia: St. Michael's Golden-Domed Monastery (EN)

467 meters / 6 minutes

Sight 9: Ніс Гоголя

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Gogol's Nose Monument in Kyiv is a humorous monument dedicated to the nose of the outstanding Ukrainian writer Mykola Gogol. Originally created based on the author's novel of the same name "The Nose", most Kyivans are strongly associated with a part of the writer's face. It is located opposite St. Andrew's Church, at 34 St. Andrew's Descent, at the entrance to the Triptych Art Gallery. Installed in July 2006.

Wikipedia: Пам'ятник носу Гоголя (Київ) (UK)

412 meters / 5 minutes

Sight 10: сквер Небесної Сотні

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Nebesna Sotnya Square is a square located in the center of Kyiv at 24-26 Mykhailivska Street, between Mykhailivska Square and Maidan. The square is named after the Heroes of the Heavenly Hundred.

Wikipedia: Сквер Небесної Сотні (Київ) (UK)

450 meters / 5 minutes

Sight 11: Bohdan Khmelnytsky

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Bohdan Khmelnytsky

The Bohdan Khmelnytsky Monument is a monument in Kyiv dedicated to Bohdan Khmelnytsky, the first Hetman of the Zaporizhian Host. It was built in 1888 and is one of the oldest sculptural monuments in Kyiv. It is a dominating feature of Sophia Square and one of the city's symbols.

Wikipedia: Bohdan Khmelnytsky Monument, Kyiv (EN)

344 meters / 4 minutes

Sight 12: Saint Sophia Cathedral

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Saint Sophia Cathedral in Kyiv, Ukraine, is an architectural monument of Kievan Rus'. The former cathedral is one of the city's best known landmarks and the first heritage site in Ukraine to be inscribed on the World Heritage List along with the Kyiv Cave Monastery complex. Aside from its main building, the cathedral includes an ensemble of supporting structures such as a bell tower and the House of Metropolitan. In 2011 the historic site was reassigned from the jurisdiction of the Ministry of Regional Development of Ukraine to the Ministry of Culture of Ukraine. One of the reasons for the move was that both Saint Sophia Cathedral and Kyiv Pechersk Lavra are recognized by the UNESCO World Heritage Program as one complex, while in Ukraine the two were governed by different government entities. It is currently a museum.

Wikipedia: Saint Sophia Cathedral, Kyiv (EN)

48 meters / 1 minutes

Sight 13: House of the Metropolitan

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The Metropolitan's House is a monument of palace architecture of the XVIII century, the former residence of the Kyiv metropolitans. Now it is a museum institution as part of the National Conservation Area "St. Sophia of Kyiv". Located at: Kyiv, st. Vladimirskaya, 24.

Wikipedia: Будинок митрополита (UK), Website

807 meters / 10 minutes

Sight 14: Дім Сікорского

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Sikorsky's estate is a building in Kyiv, a historical monument of national importance, located at 15 B Yaroslaviv Val Street.

Wikipedia: Будинок Сікорського (UK)

648 meters / 8 minutes

Sight 15: Актор

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Municipal Institution "Theatrical and Entertainment Institution of Culture "Kyiv Academic Theater "Actor" (KZ TVZK "Kyiv Academic Theater "Actor") is the Ukrainian drama theater in the city of Kyiv.

Wikipedia: Театр «Актор» (UK), Website

906 meters / 11 minutes

Sight 16: Маєток барона Рудольфа Штейнгейля

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Baron Castle is a complex from the mansion, outbuilding and the park of Baron Rudolf Steingel, the father of the Secretary -General of Trade and Industry of the Central Rada and the Ambassador of the Ukrainian State in Berlin Fyodor Steingel.

Wikipedia: Замок барона Штейнгеля (UK)

614 meters / 7 minutes

Sight 17: Будинок із котами

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Будинок із котами

Yahymovskyi's House, better known among Kyiv residents as the House of Cats, is a historical and architectural monument in Kyiv, located at 23 Hoholivska Street. The house was built in 1909 in the Art Nouveau style. It belonged to Colonel Fedir Yagimovskyi. Due to the unusual design of the façade of the house, urban legends usually associate its construction with Vladislav Gorodetsky, but the famous architect never took part in the construction.

Wikipedia: Будинок із котами (UK)

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