Saint Sophia Cathedral
Region: Kyiv
Cultural heritage
11th-century Byzantine-style cathedral. Interior mosaics and frescoes must-see
Tourism in Ukraine
Explore notable sights and destinations in this country
Tourist attractions
Kyiv Pechersk Lavra
Region: Kyiv
Religious heritage
Orthodox holy site with monk remains enshrined in underground caves
Lviv Historic District
Region: Lviv
Cultural heritage
Ancient city preserving medieval Polish-style cobblestones and Baroque architecture
Hoverla Mountain
Region: Ivano-Frankivsk Oblast
Nature
Carpathian highest peak at 2061m elevation. Summer trekking popular
Sorochynsky Fair (Bazaar Ruins)
Region: Poltava Oblast
Cultural experience
Traditional market modeled in Nikolai Gogol's novel
Odessa Old Port and Potemkin Stairs
Region: Odessa
Modern architecture
Black Sea port city symbol. Famous from film "Battleship Potemkin"
Carpathian Beech Forests
Region: Zakarpattia Oblast
Natural heritage
World Heritage-registered Europe's largest beech forest belt
Chernobyl Exclusion Zone
Region: Kyiv Oblast
Dark tourism
1986 nuclear accident site. Entry only with guide-accompanied tours
Kamianets-Podilskyi Fortress
Region: Khmelnytskyi Oblast
Fortress
Medieval stone castle built in Dniester gorge
Sofiyivka Park
Region: Cherkasy Oblast
Landscaping
Romantic landscape-style garden opened 1796
Suggested itineraries
Golden Kyiv 2 Days
Duration (days): 2
Highlights: Saint Sophia Cathedral, Golden Gate, Independence Square, Pechersk Lavra
Classic route touring historic district centered by metro and walking
Carpathian Nature and Folklore Journey
Duration (days): 5
Highlights: Hoverla Mountain trekking, Verkhovyna Folk Museum, Hutsul cuisine experience
Western mountain region enjoying hiking and traditional culture
Travel tips
- EET implements daylight saving time so beware time difference
- Public transportation widely adopts QR tickets. Prepare small bills
- Check latest air raid alert app "Повітряна тривога"
- Tap water high hardness so bottled water safer for drinking
- Winter drops below -20°C in some areas. Bring slip-resistant shoes
- Uber-type ride services available in major cities
- Churches and monasteries prefer modest clothing with minimal exposure
- Some prohibited public drinking areas exist
- Tips at restaurants customarily around 10%
- When photographing avoid military and government facilities