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.