Vystavkovyi Tsentr

The main pavilion at VDNH, a white colonnaded building with a gold spire topped by a red star, reflected in the fountain pool in front of it

Expo Center of Ukraine (VDNH)

287 hectares of Soviet exhibition pavilions and parkland on the edge of Holosiiv Forest, across the road from the metro. Hire a bike to see any of it.
The Kyiv Whale, a faceted sculpture of a whale raised on white metal poles, seen from below against a pale evening sky

Kyiv Whale

A 12 metre whale suspended above VDNH, built from plastic bottles collected across the city. Free, and best seen after dark when it's lit.
Beer Set

Andersen Brand Pub

A modern and cosy place to visit with friends and enjoy their home-brewed selection of craft beer including some seasonal surprises.
A large white cat sculpture pushing head first out of the tiled wall of pavilion 9 at VDNH

Monobank Cat

A 4.5 metre cat shouldering its way out of a pavilion wall at VDNH, put there by the bank half the country pays with. Free, outdoors, and a two minute stop.
Kyiv Metro

Kyiv Metro

There are only 3 lines, but they're quick and efficient. Find out how to use and pay for the metro and about the world's deepest metro station!