Attractions in Ukraine (1443)
Askania-Nova
8 Recommendations: 8 Favorable,
The biosphere reserve The biosphere reserve - wild, natural beaty. Reserve consists of the acclimatization zoo, botanical garden (2.1 km², or 518.9 acre), and virgin steppe preserve (110 km², or 42.5 sq mi), the last such area in Europe) and has total area of 825 km² (318.5 sq mi). In addition to local species it hosts ostriches, bisons, antelopes, wild horses, llamas, zebras and many bird species. More than 200 species of foliaceous and coniferous plants were brought from different parts of the world and planted in the dendrologic garden during 1885 - 1902. About 600 higher plants (both perennial and annual), 16 species of which were entered to the Red Data Book of Ukraine, have been preserved in their primary natural form.
Reviewed by Irina
Updated 834 days ago
Restaurant Cafe Dzyga
7 Recommendations: 7 Favorable,
One of my favorite places in Lviv. Free gallery as a part of the cafe, where modern artists may have exhibition. The food is tasty, their special homemade alcohol drinks - are just great. Waiters are not always polite, but atmosphere is special. Here is also situated "The monument to a Smile". Must see in Lviv!
Reviewed by Markiyan
Updated 716 days ago
Mikhail Bulgakov Museum
7 Recommendations: 7 Favorable,
For all fans of russian litterature and for those who reject all superstitions! For those also who want to touch to the slave culture of the beginning of the XXth century Everybody will enjoy it
Reviewed by Anioutka
Updated 801 days ago
Hyatt Regency Kiev Hotel
7 Recommendations: 6 Favorable, 1 Critical
The Hyatt Regency Kiev hotel is a 5 star luxury hotel located in the centre of Kiev (Kyiv), the political and business capital of Ukraine. Overlooking the breathtaking Kiev Old City, which features many of Kiev's main historical sights, the Hyatt Regency Kiev hotel is within walking distance of Saint-Sophia's Cathedral, Saint-Michael's Monastery and the boutiques of Kreshchatyk Street. Hyatt Regency Kiev is one of the top business addresses in Ukraine. Our Kiev hotel is also host to the luxury Spa Naturel.
Reviewed by Kateryna Stolypina
Updated 553 days ago
House with Chimeras
6 Recommendations: 6 Favorable,
Built by V. Gorodezhkiy in the beginning of 20th century, it was the first house built using cement. It is called the House with Chimeras because the facade is decorated with strange sculptures of elephants, rhinoceroses, frogs, lizards and so on. There are many legends about the construction. One is that the architect's daughter committed suicide, the father was so grieving that he built this gloomy house in her memory. Another legend says that as Gorodezhkiy built the house for his family, it would bring misfortune to any stranger living there. Any way you should see this masterpiece!
Reviewed by Megedira
Updated 642 days ago
Museum of Water (Water-Information Centre)
6 Recommendations: 6 Favorable,
Quit interesting place. You can get a guide there who speaks English by arranging a meeting in advance. You can see Japanese fish in there, huge lavatory and to make a picture in a huge bubble around you:) And of course to hear some useful information of how important it is not to waste water and other interesting facts
Reviewed by Iuliia
Updated 806 days ago
Saint Sophia Cathedral in Kiev
6 Recommendations: 6 Favorable,
Very old place. Saint Sophia Cathedral (Ukrainian: Собор Святої Софії, Sobor Sviatoyi Sofiyi or Софійський собор, Sofiys’kyi sobor) in Kyiv (Kiev) is an outstanding architectural monument of Kievan Rus'. Today, it is one of the city's best known landmarks and the first Ukrainian patrimony to be inscribed on the World Heritage List. The complex of the Cathedral is the main component the National Sanctuary "Sophia of Kiev" the state institution responsible for the preservation of the Cathedral complex along with several other historic landmarks of the city. The cathedral's name comes from the 6th-century Hagia Sophia cathedral in Constantinople (meaning Holy Wisdom, and dedicated to the Holy Wisdom of God rather than a specific saint named Sophia). According to a less popular theory, its model was the 13-domed oaken Saint Sophia Cathedral in Novgorod (ca. 989), which Yaroslav I the Wise determined to imitate in stone as a sign of gratitude to the citizens of Novgorod who had helped him secure the Kievan throne in 1019. The first foundations were laid out in 1037 (or 1011[1]), but the cathedral took two decades to complete. The structure has 5 naves, 5 apses, and (quite surprisingly for Byzantine architecture) 13 cupolas. It is surrounded by two-tier galleries from three sides. Measuring 37 to 55 m (121 to 180 ft), the exterior used to be faced with plinths. On the inside, it retains mosaics and frescos from the eleventh century, including a dilapidated representation of Yaroslav's family, and the Virgin Orans. Originally the cathedral was a burial place of the Kievan rulers including Vladimir Monomakh, Vsevolod Yaroslavich and of course the cathedral's founder Yaroslav I the Wise, although only the latter's grave survived to our days (see picture). After the pillaging of Kiev by Andrei Bogolyubsky of Vladimir-Suzdal in 1169, followed by Mongolian Tatars in 1240, the cathedral fell into disrepair. Following the 1595-96 Union of Brest, the cathedral of Saint Sophia belonged to the Ukrainian Greek Catholic Church until it was claimed by the Moldavian Orthodox metropolitan Peter Mogila (Mohyla) in 1633. Mogila commissioned the repair work and the upper part of the building was thoroughly rebuilt, modeled by the Italian architect Octaviano Mancini in the distinct Ukrainian Baroque style, while preserving the Byzantine interior, keeping its splendor intact. The work continued under the Cossack Hetman Ivan Mazepa, and in 1740 the Cathedral was completed to its prese
Reviewed by Aleksandra
Updated 770 days ago
Zerkal’naya Struya
5 Recommendations: 5 Favorable,
he fountain “Zerkal’naya Struya” (The Mirror Stream) is the most outstanding architectural construction in Kharkov and is under protection of UNESCO. It is located on Sumskaya street in front of the Opera House and is considered as the one of the symbols of Kharkov. This fountain was constructed in 1947 in honor of the victory of soviet people in the Great Patriotic war. Now it is surrounded by small picturesque public garden, there is a pavilion from under which a mirror stream is flowing. In front of the fountain there is a beautiful ground with a flower bed, and behind it you will find romantic pond of irregular shape. The Mirror Stream is one of the most favorite places of the kharkovians to meet and rest. Moreover, on Fridays and Saturdays you will be able to see here numerous newlyweds taking pictures there.
Reviewed by Maxime KharkovTravel
Updated 714 days ago
Pinchuk Art center
5 Recommendations: 5 Favorable,
Pinchuk art centre is very popular place to visit. Always there is famous authors and pease of arts, and this place is FREE to visit. It is in down town and works on weekends
Reviewed by Aleksandra
Updated 809 days ago
Golden Gate
5 Recommendations: 5 Favorable,
The Golden Gates is one of the oldest monuments of the history, architecture and fortification art, existing nowadays. As it is known, Yaroslav the Wise surrounded the Upper city with powerful fortification facilities with three gates. The greatest and monumental, used as main entrance and fortification facility were the Golden Gates built at one and the same time with St. Sophia Cathedral. The height of entry part of the gates was 12 m and width – 6,9 m. Entry used to have Blagoveshcheniye Church with gilded cupola on top. Ruined by centuries and enemies the Golden Gates in 17th century was rather picturesque ruins despite the rest of Blagoveshcheniye Church were preserved on the walls. There were several attempts to restore the primary appearance of the building, but finally the project was implemented at the moment of preparation to 1500 anniversary of Kiev celebration in 1982.
Reviewed by Helen
Updated 829 days ago
