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Volodymyr’s Hill is one of the many forested parks along the Dnieper River in Kyiv. It’s a great place to explore and has some wonderful views.
St. Volodymyr Monument
In the center is a huge monument dedicated to St. Volodymyr (Vladimir the Great), a Grand Prince of Kyiv who converted to Christianity in 988 and Christianized the Kyivan Rus’. The monument was erected in 1853 and is the oldest sculptural monument in Kyiv.
Views
There are excellent views of the Dnieper River from the hill. It’s possible to see bridges and several tall buildings and parks across the river.
St. Andrew’s Steps
I wandered around the park a bit and made my way down the St. Andrew’s Steps, an ancient cobblestone path that leads down to the Podil district. This was the most enjoyable part of my visit to the park. It’s a beautiful path and it feels like a world away from the bustling city of Kyiv.
At the top of Volodymyr’s Hill is St. Michael’s Golden-Domed Monastery and at the bottom is the Podil district. A funicular runs between the two. My advice is to take the funicular up and walk down the steps or Andrew’s Descent.
