Popular Destinations in Ukraine
Kiev
The capital and largest city of Ukraine, Kiev is located in the north
central part of the country on the Dnieper River. It is a significant
educational, cultural, and scientific center of Eastern Europe. The city is
highly verdant and boasts several beautiful parks and gardens. Kiev is also
known for its spectacular churches and cathedrals attracting spiritual
tourists from all over the globe. Conveniently, most of the tourist
attractions in Kiev are located in the city center or just a short Metro
ride away. Some of the major tourist attractions here include Pechersk
Lavra (Caves Monastery), St. Michael's Golden-Domed Monastery, and Gryshko
National Botanical Garden.
Chernivtsi
A city in western Ukraine, Chernivtsi is located on the upper course of the
River Prut. It is the administrative center of Chernivtsi Oblast. The city
is viewed as a cultural center of western Ukraine. Chernivtsi is also
considered as one of the Ukraine’s greatest educational, architectural, and
cultural hubs. Nowadays, the city is still keeping its authenticity and
invites tourists to walk through its squares, meet the cultural heritage,
and get acquainted with the ethnic groups that live here. Some of the major
tourist attractions in Chernivtsi include Chernivtsi National University,
City Hall, and Turkish Well Square.
Dnipropetrovsk
Spread across both banks of the great Dnieper River, Dnipropetrovsk is one
of the most interesting and colorful cities of eastern Ukraine. Other than
being the largest economic and industrial hub, the city has the status of
being the space capital of Ukraine as well. The city features great harmony
and blend of modern developments and traditional tourist attractions. In
Dnipropetrovsk, severity of industrial giants is wonderfully subdued by the
picturesque greenery of boulevards and parks. Dnipropetrovsk is an
extremely charming city attracting tourists with its impressive
architecture, scenic boardwalks, several parks, and precious historical
memorials. Some of the major tourist attractions in Dnipropetrovsk include
Kodak Fortress Ruins, Trinity Cathedral, and Shevchenko Park.