City: Kiev
Top Things to do in Kiev
Things to do in Kiev, Ukraine: The Best Gardens
Having survived the Mongol Empire, WWII, Chernobyl, and Soviet rule, Kiev is the proud capital of the Ukraine. Filled with theaters, museums, religious sites, modern buildings and ancient ruins, the city of Kiev is the center of Ukrainian culture. The Monastery of the Caves, founded in 1015, and Saint Sophia Cathedral, founded in 1037, are both World Heritage Sites. The Museum of the Great Patriotic War, topped by the massive Motherland Statue, provides gorgeous views of the city below.
Restaurants in Kiev
1. Police Garden Park
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 2 reviews
2. Grishko Central Botanical Garden
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 351 reviews
Reviewed By Kyle_from_Colorado - Denver, United States
I visited the park in December not knowing what to expect of a botanical garden in winter. However, Grishko did not disappoint! The height of the park next to the Dnipro River makes for good views of the left bank. Kilometers of trails take you through curated gardens in various styles, churches, and a really cool piece of architecture in the orangerie/greenhouse. You can also access the Vydubychi Monastery from the grounds but keep a hold of your ticket if you want to re-enter. I’m really glad I made it here and I would recommend it to anyone with more than a few days in Kyiv. PS) Google walking directions from Druzhby Narodiv metro make this walk much longer than necessary. You can use the main roads on the map without twisting and curling through apartment blocks. PPS) Boo to the 1-star review that called the park “abandoned”. There are dozens of friendly staff that work in this park (I know because I talked with them). How ignorant and rude to write a review like that.
3. A. V. Fomin Botanical Garden
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4.5 based on 150 reviews
4. Shota Rustaveli Public Garden
5. Paulov Garden
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 4 reviews
6. Ushinski City Garden
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3.0 based on 1 reviews
