Architecture

Kyiv’s most beautiful buildings, from the Opera House to the mystical House with Chimeras

Samson Fontain - fountain as a biblical strength symbol

Samson Fountain

A legendary Baroque fountain on Kontraktova Square

The “Versailles” Stairwell - staircase with gold stucco, paintings and a cat

The “Versailles” Stairwell

A palace-style stairwell hidden inside an ordinary apartment building

Barons castle in Kyiv - red brick Gothic facade with a high tower and arched windows

Podhorskyi House

A mysterious house near the Golden Gate hosting tea gatherings

Syrotkin House - grand red and yellow corner house with ornate baroque decorations

The Syrotkin House

Kyiv’s tallest residential building of the early 20th century

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Chocolate house - historic brown mansion with rich Renaissance decor on the facade

Chocolate House

An art gallery that looks like a chocolate bar

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Kyiv Fortress in Kyiv - aerial view of the horseshoe-shaped fortification and parade ground

Kyiv Fortress

A historic defensive complex shaped over centuries by Ukrainian hetmans

Aerial night view of the illuminated Glass Bridge and Arch of Freedom in Kyiv

Glass Bridge

A pedestrian and cycling bridge with panoramic views of Kyiv

Azov Wave Bridge in Kyiv - white wave-shaped bridge reflecting in the water surface

Azov Wave Bridge

A modern pedestrian bridge with scenic views over the Dnipro bays

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Volodymyrska Street in Kyiv- elegant yellow historical mansion with white rustication

Volodymyrska Street

One of Kyiv’s oldest streets, dating back to the era of Kyivan Rus

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Motherland - majestic steel statue raising a sword and shield with a trident to the sky

Motherland Monument

Europe’s tallest monumental sculpture with observation decks

Monument to Vladimir the Great - silhouette of the statue overlooking the Dnipro River and bridge in golden light

Monument to Volodymyr the Great

A statue of the Grand Prince at the site where Kyivan Rus was baptised

Monument to Bogdan Khmelnytsky in Kyiv - illuminated equestrian statue standing above festive Christmas lights on a snowy night

Monument to Bohdan Khmelnytskyi

A monument to the legendary 17th-century Cossack leader

Independence Monument in Kyiv - wide view of the Independence Monument and city traffic

Independence Monument

A symbolic landmark on Kyiv’s main square

Low angle view of white Princess Olga statue in Kyiv

Monument to Princess Olha

A monument to a legendary ruler on Mykhailivska Square

The Toddlers Launching Ships in Kyiv - young founders symbol located on Poshtova Square

Children Launching Boats

Sculptures of Kyiv’s young founders, dressed up for holidays