Volodymyrsky Uzviz 2

Metro “Maidan Nezalezhnosti
278 1697

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The Kiev National Opera House 50 Volodymyrska Street 279-1169

The Kiev National Opera House 50 Volodymyrska Street 279-1169

No visit to Kiev would be complete without visiting the caves and catacombs within the complex of many churches. Saints relics are contained within the caves. Lavra is also known as the Monastery of caves. Built in the 11h century, the caves hold many bodies still preserved to this day.

National Opera house

A magnificent building set 100 metres from Kreschatyk st. The National Opera house still hosts most of the major opera, music and theatrical shows in Kiev.

St Sophia cathedral

Built in the 11^th Century by Prince Yaroslav the wise, the 13 golden domes dominate the Kiev skyline. The cathedral was used as a meeting point for visiting ambassadors to Kiev and is now famous for it’s many beautiful frescoes and mosaics.

Golden gate

As it name suggests, the golden gate was the original gate to the historic city of Kiev which was surrounded by a fortified wall. Built in the 11^th century it is now known as the Golden gate museum.

Andriyivsky uzviz 

The oldest and probably the steepest street in Kiev. The cobblestoned road hosts many cafes and cultured restaurants. Outdoor stalls sell mostly tourist items but you can find some interesting souvenirs to remember your trip to Kiev.

 Independence square 

Situated at the lower end of Kreschatyk, Independence square has been the site of many protests. 1^st against the Soviet regime run from Moscow and more recently during the Orange revolution.

Depeche Mode were here in February this year.

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Sichnevoho Povstannya 44

Situated in the pedestal of the Rodyna Mat,  the titanium goddess stautue overlooking Kiev’s right bank. This museum focuses on the victory of Ukraine over the 2^nd world war Nazis. A separate exhibition details the struggle of socialism in the 3^rd world, most particularly Afghanistan and Angola.

The Museum of folk architecture and life.

More commonly known as Pirogov, this park hosts over 300 original pieces of architecture gathered to represent the various historical ways of life in Ukraine. Showing small houses and dwellings dating back over many centuries, this theme park is a very interesting afternoon in the countryside. Spread out over hundreds of acres, you’ll need comfortable walking shoes if you plan to explore it all.

The national museum of art

Hrushevskovo 6 228-6429

This building was previously the museum of history but now holding the largest collection of Ukrainian art in the world.

Currently ”Mr Nobody”  is being shown at Zhovten cinema in English.

Also, “Antichrist” is being shown at Zhovten cinema in English,

 ”A serious man” is being shown in English at Zhovten cinema from the 8th to the 21st of April

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