Mariyinskyi Park is one of the gorgeous forested parks that sit along the Dnieper River in Kyiv.
Miskyi Sad Park is one of the gorgeous forested parks that sit along the Dnieper River in Kyiv. It sits just north of Mariyinskyi Park.
Down the hill to the north of Slavy Park is Askold’s Grave Park, which is one of the many beautiful parks along the Dnieper River in Kyiv.
Slavy Park (Park of Eternal Glory) is one of the many parks along the Dnieper River in Kyiv. The best way to get to Slavy Park is to stop at the Arsenalna metro station.
After visiting Kyiv Pechersk Lavra, I walked to the Motherland Monument and the National Museum of the History of Ukraine in the Second World War Memorial Complex (quite a mouthful!).
After exploring the Near Caves in Lower Lavra at Kyiv Pechersk Lavra, I made my way to the walled part of the monastery at Upper Lavra.
My visit to Kyiv Pechersk Lavra started by jumping on the metro and riding it to the Dnipro stop on the Red Line. From there, it was a pleasant walk along the Dnieper River to my left. The forested Askold’s Grave Park and later Slavy Park were to my right.
The Chernobyl Museum is a must-see for visitors in Kyiv, especially for anyone planning on touring Chernobyl. It’s located in the Podil district.
The most beautiful street in Kyiv without a doubt is Andrew’s Descent (Andriyivskyy Uzviz). It winds down a hill to the Podil district, past historic buildings, museums, artists and art vendors, souvenir stalls, and a few touristy restaurants.
St. Michael’s Golden-Domed Monastery is located above Volodymyr’s Hill overlooking the Podil district in Kyiv.