
Ukraine


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Overview
Big, diverse and largely undiscovered, Ukraine is one of Europe’s last genuine travel frontiers, a nation rich in colourful tradition, warm-hearted people and off-the-map experiences.
Attractions
Must-see attractions
Kyiv
The interior is the most astounding aspect of Kyiv's oldest standing church. Many of the mosaics and frescoes are original, dating back to 1017–31, when…
Kyiv
Tourists and Orthodox pilgrims alike flock to the Lavra, set on 28 hectares of grassy hills above the Dnipro River in Pechersk. It's easy to see why…
Lviv
Don't leave town until you've seen this amazing 42-hectare cemetery, only a short ride on tram 7 from the centre. This is the Père Lachaise of Eastern…
Kyiv
Be it celebration or revolution, whenever Ukrainians want to get together – and they often do – 'Maidan' is the nation's meeting point. The square saw pro…
St Michael's Golden-Domed Monastery
Kyiv
Looking from St Sophia's past the Bohdan Khmelnytsky statue, it's impossible to ignore the gold-domed blue church at the other end of proyizd Volodymyrsky…
Kyiv
It's hard to characterise this beachfront hippie haven on Trukhaniv Island. It derives its name from the smattering of raised wooden chill-out huts that…
National Museum and Memorial to the Victims of Occupation
Lviv
This infamous building on vul Bryullova was used as a prison by the Poles, Nazis and communists in turn, but the small and very moving exhibition over two…
Lviv
Around a 2km walk from pl Rynok, visiting the High Castle (Vysoky Zamok) on Castle Hill (Zamkova Hora) is a quintessential Lviv experience. There’s little…
Articles
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Air Travel
Ukrainian migrants need help getting to their new homes - here’s how you can helpApr 27, 2022 • 2 min read
- Art and CultureThe Smithsonian joins the fight to save and preserve Ukraine's cultural heritage
Mar 11, 2022 • 5 min read
HistorySightseers will fly over Chernobyl to mark the disaster's 35th anniversaryApr 22, 2021 • 2 min read
- Wildlife & NatureMeet the very good dogs of Chernobyl on a social impact tour
Nov 13, 2019 • 2 min read
ArticlesChernobyl’s Reactor No. 4 control room is open to the public for the first timeOct 9, 2019 • 2 min read
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