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Things to do in Ukraine

A country of golden-domed monasteries, Black Sea coastline, and one of Europe's great architectural cities, currently under active war since Russia's 2022 full-scale invasion.

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What's worth your time in Ukraine

Visit Saint Sophia Cathedral in Kyiv

Culture

A UNESCO World Heritage cathedral reflecting over a thousand years of continuous Eastern Orthodox religious history, among the most significant sites in the Slavic world.

Explore the Kyiv Pechersk Lavra monastery complex

Culture

A UNESCO World Heritage cave monastery founded in the 11th century, one of the most important centers of Eastern Orthodox Christianity.

Wander Lviv's UNESCO-listed old town

Culture

A beautifully preserved historic center blending Austro-Hungarian, Polish, and Ukrainian architectural influences, one of Eastern Europe's most atmospheric old cities.

Visit the Chernobyl Exclusion Zone memorial sites

Culture

The site of the 1986 nuclear disaster, historically visited via strictly regulated guided tours documenting one of the 20th century's defining events.