Attractions of Kyiv region

The water tower and the carriage house building adjacent to it in Shpytky were built at the beginning of the 20th century.

The complex was part of the Tereshchenko estate, which has not been preserved. A manor cellar also remained on the territory of the manor park.

The "Berehynya" Museum in the village of Staiky is one of the oldest historical and local history museums of Obukhiv region. It was founded in 1977 on the initiative of a local historian, a veteran of the Second World War Mykhaylo Melakh.

Seven thematic sections introduce visitors to the history and culture of the village of Staiky and its immediate surroundings. In particular, the exposition presents a large collection of antiquities: traditional embroidered shirts and towels of the Kyiv region, household items, work tools.

Historical and archaeological materials, works of art, ancient icons are also exhibited.

A memorial sign in the form of a stele with an eagle at the entrance to the "Yerevansky quarter" was installed in honor of builders from Armenia.

Brigades from many republics of the former USSR took part in the construction of Slavutych in 1989, which is reflected in the architecture and city monuments.

The stele with the eagle was created by the Armenian architect Levon Khachatryan.

The "Egg of Life" monument was installed in 2000 at the exit from Ivankiv in the direction of Ovruch, near the bus station.

An unusual concrete sculpture in the form of a huge egg was presented to the village by the German architect Armin Koelbli as a symbol of the life and fertility of the earth, which should be revived after the severe "Chornobyl disease".

A memorial to the heroes of Chornobyl was erected in 1988 on Slavutych central Square.

Architects - Hotalskyi, Belyk, Aptukova. The composition consists of a pylon, in which a bell is installed, and two slabs on which 30 photos of Chornobyl NPP workers and firefighters, who received a critical dose of radiation in the first hours of liquidation of the accident, were placed.

A traditional place for laying flowers during celebrations.

30 rose bushes named "Slavutych" were planted near the monument. This completely new variety was created for the 30th anniversary of the Chornobyl tragedy by the French company "Meilland".

The "Mezhyhirya" national significance park-monument of landscape gardening art was officially created in 2023 on the basis of the Mezhyhirya government residence - a former suburban residential complex in Novi Petrivtsi near Kyiv, which gained scandalous fame during the tenure of the ex-president Viktor Yanukovych and became the most famous symbol of corruption in Ukraine.

The residence was founded in 1935 on the site of the ancient Mezhyhirya Transfiguration Monastery, founded in the 12th century. During Soviet times, all monastic buildings were demolished, and in their place a recreation complex with the country house of the first secretary of the Central Committee of the Communist Party of Ukraine, popularly known as "Dacha Shcherbytskoho", was placed.

In 2002, "Mezhyhirya" became the residence of Viktor Yanukovych, who was then the Prime Minister of Ukraine. After becoming president, Yanukovych privatized the residence with an area of 137 hectares and launched large-scale construction here through the use of false structures. The complex includes: the club house "Khonka" (the main palace), the old house of Yanukovych, a guest house ("Putin's House"), the "Galeon" landing stage, a sports complex, a spa center, a golf club, a yacht club, a garage with a collection cars, a zoo, a dog center, a huge park with artificial lakes, and more.

After the overthrow of the Yanukovych regime and the ex-president's flight to Russia in 2014, access to the "Mezhyhirya" residence was open to all. For almost ten years, the object was in an uncertain status. It was cared for by volunteers of the public organization "NPU Mezhyhirya", and they set a fee for visits and excursions. In 2023, the Verkhovna Rada passed a law on the creation of "Mezhyhirya" national significance park-monument of landscape gardening art.

On the territory of the park there are walking tours with a visit to "Khonka" and the health center, sightseeing tours on electric cars. Bicycles can be rented. For an additional fee, you can visit the canine center, where more than 70 dogs are kept, and the retro car museum, where about 40 pieces of machinery (cars, trucks, military equipment, motorcycles) are presented. La petite Ecurie Equestrian Club offers horse riding lessons and carriage rides. There are barbecue and coffee shops on the territory.

The Seiklar adventure rope park is located on the Left Bank, in the Darnytsky district of Kyiv, on the territory of the Partisan Glory Park.

Visitors have the opportunity to overcome five routes of varying difficulty, moving between trees with the help of rope equipment at a height of up to 12 meters and making high-speed descents (up to 30 kilometers per hour!).

While on the trail, the visitor is strapped to a super-strong "lifeline" cable, which is laid along the entire route. The rope park is designed for both trained lovers of extreme entertainment and beginners in the world of active recreation.

The opening of two children's paths is planned.

The Pechersk Landscape Park in Kyiv is spread over an area of ​​30 hectares on the slopes of the Dnipro.

It is located between the Kyiv-Pechersk Lavra and the complex of the National Museum of the History of Ukraine in the Second World War. The basis of the composition is regular planning, formed according to the principle of symmetry.

The central part of the park is occupied by the Singing Field (Spivoche Pole) and a cascade of stairs to the Dnipro embankment, which offers a wonderful view of the city.

Flower exhibitions are regularly held in the Pechersk Landscape Park, and music festivals are held on the Singing Field.

The Museum of Retro Machinery "Wheels of History" opened in 2024 in the Novobilychi district on the western outskirts of Kyiv. It was founded by the famous Kyiv collector, organizer of the Old Car Land festival of retro vehicles, Pavlo Lozovenko.

More than 100 restored cars and motorcycles of the past are presented on the exhibition area of about 3,000 square meters. Among them, both samples of Soviet machinery and vehicles manufactured in Europe and the USA. The oldest exhibit is a 1934 GAZ A car.

On the second floor of the museum, motorcycles, scooters, ATVs, mopeds, bicycles and various household appliances of the middle and late 20th century are presented. The atmosphere of antiquity is complemented by vintage advertising signs from old gas stations, recognizable household items, popular children's toys in the past.

The "Wheels of History" museum provides its premises and exhibits for filming and photo sessions. There is a coffee shop and a souvenir shop in the premises.

Family ecopark "Yasnohorodka" near Kyiv is a large recreation and entertainment complex operating on the basis of the largest breeding ostrich farm in Ukraine "Ostriches Valley". The complex on a green area with a stream and ponds offers a variety of entertainment for children and adults.

The first 36 ostriches were brought to Yasnohorodka back in 2001. Now, more than 400 birds live on the territory of about 20 hectares. Among them are Nandu white ostriches from South America, Australian Emus and African ostriches. Adult ostriches live in families: one male and several females, and adolescent birds live together in separate enclosures. Visiting the farm is provided with a guided tour, which lasts about half an hour.

The Yasnohorodka ostrich farm is combined with a zoo, which has deer, llamas, alpacas, camels, wild pigs, raccoons, rabbits, sheep, goats and many birds. Animals can be fed with feed that is sold on site. The contact zone allows you to communicate more closely with domestic animals.

For active recreation with children, the "Yasnohrai" amusement park is equipped with a mine-labyrinth, trampolines, high-speed descent on a zip line, electric cars, football. Animators work on weekends.

Ecopark has a winery that produces wines from its own vineyards, a large cellar with a museum and a tasting room. On the territory there is a restaurant called Ferma, which offers signature dishes from organic products grown on the farm. In the spring and summer, the Grill&Chill Park outdoor barbecue area with a stage for band performances is open. In the souvenir shop, you can buy farm cheeses and meat products, author's wine, souvenirs made of leather, eggs and ostrich feathers, medicinal cosmetics.

On the territory of the ecopark, you can spend the night in a comfortable glamping with dome-type tents, which has a covered lounge area and a place for an evening bonfire. A full-fledged hotel will open in 2024. In summer, there is a large family pool complex, which includes 6 separate pools: 2 for children and 4 for adults. There is a food court near the pools with ostrich specialties, pizza, burgers and cocktails.

Every fall, the "Family Winemaker" festival is held, during which you can taste the author's wines of the eco-farm and press the grapes into your own author's wine under the supervision of a professional winemaker. Also, the ecopark holds the Family Masnytsia in Yasnohorodka every year.

The building of the Karaite Kenasa was built in Kyiv in 1900 by the architect Vladyslav Horodetskyi at the expense of the "tobacco kings" Kohens.

The construction was ordered by the Kyiv community of Karaites, who are considered to be descendants of the ancient Khazars (Turks by origin, Jews by religion). The Kohens were the most influential representatives of the city's Karaite community.

The building is made in an unusual Moorish style. It was considered one of the most beautiful in the city, impressive with the luxury of decoration and the skill of execution. The exterior finish is made of the most progressive material at that time - cement. The walls are 1.5 meters thick at the base. The building was crowned by a dome with a spire.

In Soviet times, a puppet theater and a cinema were located here, and since 1981 - the Actor's House. Performances, concerts, exhibitions and literary events take place.

A monument to the AN-26 military transport plane is installed in Kyiv between the 1st and 8th buildings of the National Aviation University.

The aircraft was developed at the Oleh Antonov Design Bureau.

The AN-26 was nicknamed "Ugly Duckling" for the characteristic sound of the working engines.

A monument to the famous Ukrainian singer Anatoliy Solovyanenko was erected in 2001 on Pechersk in Kyiv, near the house where he lived for the last 20 years of his life.

The world-famous opera singer Anatoly Solovyanenko was a soloist of the Kyiv Opera. He was considered one of the best tenors in the world. In 1997, he became a laureate of the Taras Shevchenko National Award of Ukraine.

The monument to the work of sculptor Mykola Rapay and architect Vyacheslav Dormidontov was opened for the singer's birthday.

The museum complex in Kozyn was created in 2000 by Yevhen and Valentina Oliynik, a couple of local enthusiasts and local historians. Two museum expositions are located on two floors of the former kindergarten building.

The exposition on the second floor is dedicated to the life and work of the outstanding Ukrainian singer, People's Artist of Ukraine Anatoliy Solovyanenko. He had a dacha in Kozyn, where he often rested and prepared for his performances. In the last years of his life, Solovyanenko constantly lived in Kozyn, where he died in 1999 and was buried in the village cemetery (a monument was erected).

The museum exhibits photographs, painterly portraits of the singer, panels, Solovyanenko's personal belongings, stage costumes, address folders to the name of Solovyanenko, letters from grateful listeners, books, records, CDs, and more. You can watch and listen to fragments of his concerts.

The Kozyn Village Historical and Local Lore Museum is located on the first floor. Here you can familiarize yourself with the results of archaeological explorations on the territory of the village, see ancient household items of local residents, learn about the participants of the national-patriotic movement of Obukhiv region and prominent residents.

The Anatoliy Solovyanenko Museum in Kzyn is a branch of the Kyiv Regional Archaeological Museum.

Fragments of the ancient Rus settlement Vasyliv earthworks have been preserved on the hill to the west of the Cathedral of Anthony and Theodosius.

The current city of Vasylkiv was founded in 988 by Prince Volodymyr the Great, who received the name Vasyl at baptism. The old name of the city Vasyliv (Vasylyev) comes from the Christian name of the prince. It was a well-fortified fortress with earthen ramparts and ditches, often used as a stronghold in times of strife. The city was destroyed by the Mongols in 1240. Remains of an ancient wooden temple and princely palace were found on the territory of the cub.

Later, the settlement of Vasyliv was included in the system of Cossack fortifications of the 16th and 17th centuries. The remains of ramparts can be traced throughout the city center. The best preserved is the rampart behind the cathedral, the crest of which can be climbed by stairs from the temple courtyard.