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Kyiv's Golden Domes
The gilded cupolas of the Pechersk Lavra above the Dnipro.
About Ukraine
Golden-domed Kyiv, café-lined Lviv and a resilient spirit
Ukraine is Europe's vast eastern frontier — Kyiv crowned by the golden domes of Saint Sophia and the Pechersk Lavra above the Dnipro, and Lviv, a Habsburg-era jewel of cobbled squares, coffee houses and chocolate.
Beyond the cities rise the green Carpathian mountains and the Black Sea coast, all woven with a deep folk tradition, hearty cuisine and a famously warm, resilient people.
Local Culture
Ukrainian culture shines through embroidered vyshyvanka shirts, pysanka egg art, polyphonic folk song and a deep Orthodox and Greek-Catholic heritage. Hospitality is heartfelt, the cuisine hearty, and the national spirit famously proud and resilient.
Travel Highlights
- Kyiv's golden domes
- Saint Sophia & Pechersk Lavra
- St Andrew's Church
- Lviv's old town & cafés
- Carpathian mountains
- Region
- Europe
- Language
- Ukrainian
- Currency
- UAH
Popular Attractions
Unmissable sights
The landmarks and natural wonders that define Ukraine.
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Saint Sophia Cathedral
Kyiv's UNESCO cathedral with its baroque bell tower.
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St Andrew's Church
A baroque blue-and-gold church above old Kyiv's Andriyivskyy Descent.
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Lviv Old Town
A UNESCO maze of cobbles, coffee houses and Habsburg facades.
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Lviv Rooftops
Spires and tiled roofs over Central Europe's café capital.
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Carpathian Mountains
Green ridges, wooden churches and Hutsul mountain culture.
Things To Do
Experiences & adventures
Curated activities to make your Ukraine story your own.
Kyiv Cathedrals
Golden-domed monasteries and Saint Sophia.
Lviv Café Culture
Coffee, chocolate and cobbled old-town squares.
Folk & Craft
Embroidery, pysanka eggs and folk markets.
Dnipro River Walk
Riverside parks and city viewpoints.
Carpathian Escape
Mountain villages and wooden churches.
Hearty Feasts
Borscht, varenyky and a warm welcome.
Best Time To Visit
When to go to Ukraine
Seasonal weather at a glance to help you plan the perfect window.
Spring
Apr – May
12–20°C
Blossoming parks and mild days.
Summer
Jun – Aug
22–30°C
Warm, leafy and lively in the cities.
Autumn
Sep – Oct
10–19°C
Golden domes and crisp, clear air.
Winter
Nov – Mar
-6–2°C
Snowy cathedrals and festive markets.
Food & Cuisine
A taste of Ukraine
Signature dishes and where to savour them.
Borscht
Ukraine's iconic beetroot soup with sour cream.
Varenyky
Stuffed dumplings with potato, cheese or cherries.
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Chicken Kyiv
Crisp breaded chicken oozing herb butter.
Salo & Rye
Cured pork fat and dark rye — a hearty staple.
Modern Ukrainian
Kanapa, Kyiv
Refined seasonal dishes on Andriyivskyy Descent.
Themed Ukrainian
Kryivka, Lviv
Famous hidden cellar tavern with hearty fare.
Ukrainian
Ostannia Barykada, Kyiv
Modern takes on borscht and varenyky.
Good to Know
Frequently asked questions
Everything you need to know before travelling to Ukraine.
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