Things to do in Ukraine
Things to do in Ukraine Stay in the elegant capital of Kiev, explore the streets of Lviv, a city with Unesco world
Read moreSince gaining independence in 1991, Ukraine has found itself in an uneasy position between the influences of east and west. The mighty capital of Kiev is an interesting mix of concrete modernist architecture and ancient onion domes of Orthodox monasteries and cathedrals.
It was here that the Russian nation was founded centuries ago, but it’s where the Ukrainian national identity is at its strongest today. In contrast, the strikingly pretty Unesco-listed city of Lviv, near the border with Poland, has a distinctly European feel with cobbled streets, fine town houses and a young, vibrant cafe culture. Between these two cities, time stands still, with dachas and haystacks still scattered across the open landscape of this vast country.
A compelling option is a visit to the infamous Chernobyl Nuclear Power Plant and the town of Pripyat, the site of one of the most notorious man-made disasters of the 20th century. Tours here are perfectly safe and give visitors a fascinating insight into the world behind the Iron Curtain.
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Visit the 11th Century Unesco site of Kiev Pecherskaya Lavra, an enormous ensemble which has come to represent the spiritual heart of the country.
Climb the Potemkin stairs in Odessa which were made famous by Sergei Eisenstein in his film, The Battleship Potemkin, and walk leafy streets and enjoy sandy beaches.
Stay in the Unesco world heritage city of Lviv. Located in the west of the Ukraine, it has host of medieval market squares and is rich in architecture.
Things to do in Ukraine Stay in the elegant capital of Kiev, explore the streets of Lviv, a city with Unesco world
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Michael and Kay Sillitoe discovered historic Ukraine on a Cox & Kings tour.
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Before travelling to Europe, please read more about the entry requirements for each country, as well as any general health advice.
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