City: Kiev
Top Things to do in Kiev
Top 10 Historic Sites in Kiev, Ukraine
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.
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1. Memorial Sign The place of the Baptism of Rus
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5.0 based on 1 reviews
2. Kosyy Kaponir
3. The Holy Dormition Kyiv Caves Lavra
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4.5 based on 3,739 reviews
Built by Kiev monks back in 1051, this striking building is the most holy place in the Ukraine. The caves on the property serve as burial grounds for monks.
Reviewed By timfH8872SN - Alpharetta, United States
This is not just a nice old cathedral. This is a HUGE complex of several cathedrals, chapels, dormitories for monks, and CAVES !! It's actually called the Monastery above the caves. It's about 1,000 years old, started by a couple of monks who lived in the caves along the Dnipro river, and it grew into this HUGE monastery complex that will take you ALL DAY to walk around and still only see half of it ! You can even go through tours of the many caves that are under it, where the monks used to live and do whatever monks do. The Cathedrals are ornate beyond belief....the carvings, the gold leaf, the size.....is incredible and breathtaking. I wasn't really excited about going to it, but my friend insisted, and I am very happy I went. It is called the Vatican of Eastern Europe, but I think it is bigger ! You won't believe this place. It is not boring. We saw a wedding being performed, monks walking around, etc. Also, the cafe is nice and a good place to try some authentic Borscht.
4. The House with Chimeras
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4.5 based on 547 reviews
Reviewed By 359_Severn
House in the Art Nouveau style, built by the architect V. Gorodetsky in 1903 (Bankova Street, 10). The building is used as a presidential residence for official ceremonies. It got its name from the sculptural decorations in the form of various animals. Many urban legends are associated with this house.
5. Kiev Funicular
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4.5 based on 1,470 reviews
Reviewed By millymopp
A great ride in the funicular. Clean coaches with comfy seats. Great for getting up to St Michael's and the surrounding area. Would recommend as it is a steep climb up.
6. Askold's Grave
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4.5 based on 18 reviews
7. Pedagogical Museum - The Teacher's House
8. Budynok Petra I
9. Lach Gates
10. Peter I the Great House
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