What are the top things to do in Ukraine?

Kyiv Pechersk Lavra, Lviv Old Town, St. Sophia's Cathedral, Odessa Opera and Ballet Theatre, Maidan Nezalezhnosti (Independence Square), Potemkin Stairs and 9 more. Kyiv Pechersk Lavra: An ancient and magnificent monastery complex, a UNESCO World Heritage site, featuring golden-domed churches and mysterious burial caves.

Which churches are worth seeing in Ukraine?

Churches worth seeing in Ukraine: St. Sophia's Cathedral (Shevchenkivskyi) and Saint Andrew's Church (Kyiv).

Ukraine Travel Guide - Things to Do & Itinerary

Ukraine, a vast country in Eastern Europe, offers diverse landscapes, rich history, and vibrant culture. Visit to experience its historic cities, golden-domed churches, wild nature, and the warm hospitality of its people.

Top things to do in Ukraine

Things to do in Ukraine include Kyiv Pechersk Lavra, Lviv Old Town, St. Sophia's Cathedral. Here are 15 places worth knowing, with a short note on each.

Kyiv Pechersk Lavra
Pechersk
An ancient and magnificent monastery complex, a UNESCO World Heritage site, featuring golden-domed churches and mysterious burial caves.
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Lviv Old Town
Old town · Central Lviv
A beautiful historic center and UNESCO World Heritage site, featuring classic European architecture and a vibrant market square.
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St. Sophia's Cathedral
Church · Shevchenkivskyi
A magnificent Byzantine cathedral with ancient mosaics and frescoes, a symbol of Kyiv's Rus' architecture.
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Odessa Opera and Ballet Theatre
Theatre · Primorsky
One of the oldest and most beautiful opera houses in Ukraine, with magnificent Neo-Baroque architecture and excellent acoustics.
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Maidan Nezalezhnosti (Independence Square)
Shevchenkivskyi
Kyiv's central square, a focal point of historical events and a vibrant meeting place with fountains and monuments.
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Potemkin Stairs
Primorsky
Iconic stairs leading from the city center to the Port of Odesa, famous from the film 'Battleship Potemkin'.
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Lviv Opera and Ballet Theatre
Opera house · Central Lviv
One of Europe's most beautiful opera houses, with magnificent Neo-Renaissance architecture and rich interior design.
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Deribasivska Street
Street · Primorsky
Odesa's main and vibrant street, a pedestrian zone with shops, restaurants, and cafes, perfect for a stroll.
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Andriyivskyy Descent
Podil
A picturesque cobblestone street with art galleries, cafes, and souvenir markets, leading to St. Andrew's Church.
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Golden Gate (Kyiv)
City gate · Shevchenkivskyi
A reconstructed historic gate that was once the main entrance to Kyiv's fortified city, with a small museum inside.
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Motherland Monument
Pechersk
A colossal statue commemorating the victory in World War II, part of the National Museum of the History of Ukraine in World War II.
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Lviv High Castle
Castle · Lviv
The Lviv High Castle is a historic castle located on the top of the Castle Hill of the city of Lviv, Ukraine. It is the highest point in the city, 413 metres (1,355 ft) above sea level. The castle currently stands in ruins.
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Saint Andrew's Church
Church · Kyiv
St Andrew's Church is a historic Orthodox church in Kyiv, Ukraine. It was built between 1747 and 1754 to a design by the Italian architect Bartolomeo Rastrelli. It is a rare example of Ukrainian Baroque.
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National Museum of the History of Ukraine in World War II
History museum · Kyiv
The National Museum of the History of Ukraine in the Second World War is a memorial complex commemorating the German-Soviet War located in the southern outskirts of the Pecherskyi District of Kyiv, the capital of Ukraine, on the picturesque hills on the right-bank of the Dnipro River.
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Park Vysokiy Zamok
Park · Lviv
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