The Monastery of the Caves, a working monastery and UNESCO site above the Dnipro. The caves underneath still hold the mummified monks who dug them, and reopened to small groups in 2026.
An 18th century Baroque church at the top of Andriyivskyy Descent, designed by Rastrelli. The observation deck round its base is worth the climb on its own.
Blue walls, golden domes and a view over Podil. Free to walk into, and a two minute walk from the top of the funicular.