Interesting neighborhood, but not something exciting. If you are interested in souvenirs and local crafts, you will find plenty of shops and many outdoor pedlers. Good prices. There are also several buildings with classic architecture, bars and restaurants.

Set on a quiet Typical Ukrainian cobbled street, right across the road from a nice park this amazing colored church sits atop a great view of Kiev, entrance to the viewing area is very cheap, nice and peaceful place to visit and yet again as...More

Beautiful authentic street. Nice view. A lot of galleries and small cozy restaurants. One of my favorite parts of Kyiv.

It's almost impossibile to pick a favourite church in this paradise, but this is definetely one of the best. Interior is under renovation so for now enjoy only the breathtaking outside.

Very nice old place. Must see in Kiev. Visit the upper Lavra first, than te lower one. Caves aren't that impressive, but fun to see.

I had no idea of the steep nature of this climb, it was brutal for a first timer, but the view from the St. Andrews church was what made it worth while. I was disappointed that it was closed for inside entrance due to restoration,...More

There's a small fee to walk up the stairs and round this lovely cathedral. At the back there are great views of the city so worth a look even if you're not interesting in the building. I don't believe it was possible to go inside.

Great area to walk around and relax. The building itself is at the top of the hill and like all other cathedrals in the city is immaculately presented. The street is fairly steep but enjoyable to walk up and down. The stalls selling all sorts...More

There are several places to go in Kyiv. This is one of them. You can go there by using metro and take off at Kontraktova station. It's a long steep road. It is good to be steep because you are walking very slowly and this...More

Inside is being renovated at the moment, so you cannot enter it, and we were not informed about it, before buying tickets though. Apart from that the view on the city from there is worth few HRV that, ticket costs.