Improbable Podil

Podil is a live history of Kyiv, its legend, it is the most ancient settlement in these lands and ever-living source of jokes and yarns.. Plunge into the  atmosphere of Podil in the beginning of 20th century.

It is safe to say that Podol best combines the spirit of antiquity and modern features. Let’s start our journey with the Golden Gates – the main gates of ancient city. Next to it there is a monument to Yaroslav Mudryy – the legendary governor of Kiev Rus. Then the St. Sophia Cathedral and monument to Bogdan Khmelnytsckyy are waiting for you.

St. Michael’s Golden-Domed Monastery, white marble monument to Princess Olga, Apostle Andrew, Cyril and Methodius.

Starokyivska Mountain and foundation of Desyatunna church, place “from where the Rus land started”. Then you will see beautiful St. Andrew’s church – the best and finest representative of Ukrainian baroque and joking monument to unfulfilled love. It is impossible to visit Kyiv and never visit Andrew’s Descent – here you can buy everything from souvenirs to art masterpieces.