Ukraine - Kyiv (PDF Chapter)
This is the Kyiv chapter from Lonely Planet’s Ukraine guidebook.
As revolution has come and gone, and as war in the east smoulders, Ukraine’s capital has undergone a cultural rebellion. A creative wave has swept the city, embodied by urban art, vin-tage cafes and 24-hour parties. Seemingly overnight, Kyiv has become hip.
- admire the beauty of Orthodox ritual and meet the mummies of the famous Kye-vo-Pecherska Lavra
- maps
- stand on the hallowed central square, Maydan Nezalezhnosti, where duelling revolutions changed Ukrainian history
- transport
- join the hipster masses to explore Kyiv’s electric bar scene
- restaurants & accommodation
Coverage includes: History, Sights, Activities, Tours, Festivals & Events, Sleeping, Eating, Drinking & Nightlife, Entertainment, Shopping, Around Kyiv.
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