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Kievo-Pecherskaya Lavra
Kiev, st. Lavrskaya, 15, building. 42 
Kiev-Pechersk Lavra is the oldest and one of the main Orthodox shrines, a unique monastic complex, which has no analogues in the world. This is the first monastery in the territory of Kievan Rus, the temples that were built in the 11th century have been preserved here almost intact.
Khreshchatyk
Khreshchatyk, Kiev 
At the weekend the main street Kiev block for the movement of cars. Walking along Khreshchatyk, looking into souvenir shops and cozy cafes, do not forget to raise your head and consider a bizarre combination of styles in the architecture of the buildings lining the street.
Bulgakov Museum in Kiev
Kiev, Andreevsky Spusk, 13 
Bulgakov Museum in Kiev is located on one of the most interesting and beautiful streets of the Ukrainian capital - Andreevsky Spusk. House No. 13 was built over 100 years ago. The family of Mikhail Bulgakov settled here in 1906 and lived until 1919.
National History Museum in Kiev
Kiev, ul. Vladimirskaya, d. 2 
The National Museum of Ukrainian History is the leading historical museum of the country, since 1944 located in Kiev, on the Starokievo mountain. Ethnographic and archaeological finds, paintings and sculptures, numismatic collections, old printed books are stored here
Motherland
Zapeshchernaya St., Kiev 
Sculpture of a woman with a sword in One hand and a shield in another is visible practically from any point of Kiev. This is not surprising: its height with the pedestal is 102 meters, i.е. more than the height of the Statue of Liberty in New York. At the foot of the monument there is a museum of the Great Patriotic War, in which you can see marble slabs with the names of the Heroes of the USSR carved out on them.
St. Sophia Cathedral in Kiev
Kiev, ul. Vladimirskaya, 24 
Sophia Cathedral in Kiev - a temple in which worship services are held according to schedule. One of the symbols of the Ukrainian capital has actually become a museum. You can only pray to God in strictly designated days. The rest of the time is reserved for tourists and simple onlookers.
Aquapark in Kiev
g. Brovary, Kyiv, 316 
The first indoor water park in the Ukrainian capital was opened in Brovary, a satellite city of Kiev, 12 km from it to the east. Aquapark "Terminal" is the largest water park in Ukraine. The most modern water treatment technologies are used here, and professional rescuers monitor the safety of visitors.
Andreevskaya church in Kiev
Kiev, ul. Andreevsky spusk, 23 
The St. Andrew's Church is often called the swan song of the outstanding master of Russian architecture Bartolomeo Rastrelli. It rises on one of the steeps of the Starokievsky mountain at the site of the former bastion of the Starokievo Fortress
Arch of Friendship of Peoples in Khreshchaty Park
Parkova Dor., Kiev 
Monument is dedicated to the unification of Ukraine with Russia, which occurred in 1654. Once the monument was decorated with two inscriptions: "In commemoration of the reunification of Ukraine with Russia" and "Built in the year of the 60th anniversary of the formation of the USSR", but because of the events that happened later historical events, both of these inscriptions were removed. From the observation deck next to the Arch opens a chic look.
Babiy Yar
ul. Helena Teligi, st. "Babin Yar", Kiev 
Babiy Yar is a tragic monument of war, a world symbol of the Holocaust. From 1941 to 1943, the Germans shot here more than 100 thousand civilians in Kiev and prisoners of war, mainly Jews. Only 29 people were rescued from Babi Yar.
Botanical Garden named after. Grishko
ul. Timiryazevskaya, 27, Kiev 
In the botanical garden in Kiev you can get acquainted with the typical landscapes in this or that area, visiting the thematic corners of the park: "Central Asia", "Nature of the Crimea", " Altai "and so on. The pearls of the garden are the Orchidarium, the garden of lianas and the magnolia garden. The world of subtropics awaits visitors to the greenhouse, the pride of which is a rich collection of cacti of various shapes and sizes.
Vladimir Cathedral in Kiev
Kiev, bul. T. Shevchenko, d. 20 
Marble is the main material from which the central iconostasis of the Vladimir Cathedral in Kiev is made. For the decoration of the iconostasis and the floor, the multi-colored marble was specially delivered from Italy, France, Belgium and Spain.
Vydubitsky Monastery
Kiev, Vydubitskaya, d. 40 
Vydubitsky Monastery in Kiev is located in the Vydubychi tract, near the bank of the Dnieper River. The monastery, as a tourist attraction in Kiev, always attracted tourists. Unlike other Kiev monasteries, the life of monks here did not stop both before and after the invasion of the Mongols.
Dolphinarium in Kiev
pr-ct. Academician Glushkov, 9 
Kiev dolphinarium "Nemo" is loved by both citizens and guests of Kiev. The Dolphinarium attracts not only its modern design, but also the most interesting show programs with the participation of Pacific dolphins and fur seals, which perform unique numbers.
Tithe church
Kiev, Vladimirskaya, d. 2 
The tithe church, located on the territory of the National Museum of Ukrainian History, is the first stone church in Ancient Rus. With it began the stone temple-building. The church was erected in the 10th century on the site of the court of Orthodox martyrs - Theodore Varanga and his son John, killed by pagans.
House with Chimeras
ul. Bankovskaya 10, Kiev 
At the address. Bankovskaya, 10 is a remarkable building in the Art Nouveau style - the house of the architect VV Gorodetsky, built in 1901-1902. In order to demonstrate the possibilities of cement - the new building material at the time - the facade is abundantly decorated with sculptural images of animals.
Richard the Lionheart Castle
Andreevsky Uzviz, 15, Kiev 
The mansion at Andreevsky Uzviz, 15, built in the early 20th century, resembles a medieval Gothic castle. Long horrified by the inhabitants of the surrounding houses, terrible groans and howls from the house were just flaws in the ventilation and heating systems. Over a hundred years of its existence, the castle has replaced several owners.
Golden Gate
Kiev, ,, 40-А 
Its name was the Golden Gate of Kiev from the triumphal gates of Constantinople. Probably, it was a kind of rivalry with the great Byzantine Empire. Here met eminent guests and foreign ambassadors. The prince's druzhina guards saw off here, and after the end of the campaigns they were met with honors by the winners.
Kirilov Church
Kiev, Teligi, 12 
The church of St. Cyril was built in the middle of the 12th century on the far outskirts of ancient Kyiv - Dorogozhichy. Hence the founder of the church Chernigov prince Vsevolod Olgovich in 1139 stormed Kiev during the internecine struggle for the great throne of Kiev.
St. Michael's Golden-Domed Cathedral
Kiev, Trekhsvyatitelskaya, 6 
The cross-domed six-pillared temple with three naves and a gilded single dome on the territory of the monastery of the same name was built in 1108-1113. the grandson of Yaroslav the Wise by Prince Svyatopolk Izyaslavich.
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Kiev, a green blanket spread on the banks of the Dnieper, is a modern fast-growing city and a gray-haired old man with a rich biography at the same time. The history of Kiev can be slowly paced through the shady streets, viewing the monuments of the Soviet past and the golden domes of churches: St. Sophia, Holy Trinity, Vladimir, St. Michael's Golden-domed cathedrals, as well as St. Andrew's, St. Cyril's, Desyatinny churches and St. Nicholas church.
The main sights of Kiev are different for everyone: someone will remember the Water Museum, in which you can caress the fleshy golden carp, someone will find it curious to cross the Dnipro along the pedestrian bridge (popularly called Brooklyn), connecting the city center with the beaches of Trukhanovsky Island.
Many, of course, will be delighted to visit the Kiev-Pecherskaya Lavra and other Kiev monasteries: Holy Trinity, Holy Vvedensky, Holy Protection, Holy Ascension, St. Panteleimon, Vydubitsky, Goloseevskaya and Kitaevaya deserts. If you want to see the most popular tourist sites of the Ukrainian capital in a few days, use our tips.
Must see in Kiev: Independence Square - the central square of Kiev, Bogdan Khmelnitsky monument - the emblem of the city, the Mariinsky (Presidential) Palace, the National Theater of Opera and Ballet. Shevchenko is the main one among the city theaters and other cultural institutions.
Among the museums of the city, everyone will find an interesting place: the National Museum of History of Ukraine, the National Art Museum, as well as the Museum of Medicine, Russian Art, Historical Treasures of Ukraine and even the Museum of One Street! You can find a list of various museums on the page of the museums in Kiev.