Parks & Culture

St. Volodymyr's Cathedral

Seven blue domes and yellow walls, two minutes from Universytet metro. Free to enter, and the murals inside are the reason to go.

Golden Gate

One of the few surviving pieces of Kyivan Rus, dating from 1037. Come out of Zoloti Vorota metro and it's right in front of you.

St. Sophia's Cathedral

Kyiv's most visited cathedral and a UNESCO site, with 11th century frescoes and mosaics that survived intact. Climb the bell tower for the best view of the complex.

Disc Golf

One of a kind sporting experience in Kyiv that you won't find anywhere else in the city. This unique sport is competitive and easy to learn with a low barrier to entry.

Kyiv Pedestrian Bridge & Friendship Arch

Pedestrian/Bicycle Bridge

The new bridge with a glass floor linking Saint Volodymyr Hill and the People's Friendship Arch.

Landscape Alley

A unique park with abstract sculptures featuring Alice in Wonderland among other obscurities.

Pirogovo (Pyrohiv) Open-Air Museum

Over 300 traditional buildings brought here from all over Ukraine and rebuilt on a hillside outside the city. Marshrutka 507 goes direct from Teremky.

Kyoto Park

Leave the metro, turn left and cross the road and you're there. Kyoto Park was laid out in 1972 to mark the friendship between Kyiv and Kyoto, its sister city,...

Mamayeva Sloboda

A historic open air museum in the heart of Kyiv where you can see traditional houses and eat typical Ukrainian dishes.

Children's Railway

Experience this soviet marvel which lets children drive trains and learn about working in the railway industry.

Kyiv in Miniature

See the highlights of Kyiv and Ukraine in this outdoor miniature model village - they have cats too!

Trams, Light Rail & Forest Tram

This rapid transport is a popular and cheap choice for locals. Find out about the unique Forest Tram line too!