Must-See Spots in Kyiv, Ukraine

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Kyiv is, without a doubt, one of the most up-and-coming cities in Europe. The Ukranian capital has a fascinating, and often tragic, history, but has risen above all of its past calamities to offer one of the richest cultural and historical tapestries of any place in the continent.

On your next trip to Kyiv, be sure to check out these spots.

St. Sophia’s Cathedral

This architectural gem is, without a doubt, the most important religious monument in Ukraine. Over 1,000 years old, St. Sophia’s Cathedral is perhaps the best example of Ukranian Baroque architecture, and even features Byzantine elements.

Motherland Monument

Ukraine was part of the Soviet Union from 1922 and 1991, and this former empire left a wide range of marks on the country. This massive statue, measuring over 200 feet tall and commemorating the Soviet victory over Nazi Germany in World War II, is one of the most impressive bits of Soviet memory in the city.

Ukrainian National Chernobyl Museum

The Chernobyl Disaster is perhaps one of the things for which Ukraine is most known on a global scale. This nuclear tragedy was one of the most tragic moments in the country’s history, and this fantastic Kyiv museum tells the story of what happened.