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Askoldova Mohyla in Kyiv - iconic St. Nicholas Rotunda Church featuring bright yellow walls and white columns nestled among the peaceful park trees

Askoldova Mohyla in Kyiv - solemn black granite memorial cross dedicated to the Heroes of Kruty featuring a golden trident wreath amidst the park greenery

Askoldova Mohyla in Kyiv - majestic stone statue of Apostle Andrew standing on a rock pedestal against the steep lush green slope of the hill

Askold’s Grave

A quiet riverside park with a thousand-year story

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About Askold’s Grave

Askold’s Grave is one of Kyiv’s oldest and most mysterious places. According to legend, this is where Prince Askold was killed in 882, giving the area its name. Today, it’s a peaceful park overlooking the Dnipro river and Trukhaniv Island — a calm spot where you can step away from city noise and dive into history.

Until the 1930s, the site served as an elite cemetery, later destroyed by Soviet authorities. Still, fragments of the old necropolis remain, reminding visitors of Kyiv’s layered past.

The park’s architectural gem is St Nicholas Church, built in the early 19th century and visited by Pope John Paul II in 2001. You’ll also find memorials honoring Ukrainian defenders from different periods — from the Heroes of Kruty to soldiers of today’s Russian-Ukrainian war.

Photos: from Wikipedia