The Golden Gate, its brick gate tower and timber ramparts

Itinerary · Kyiv, Ukraine

The old town in a day

The Golden Gate, St Sophia’s, St Michael’s, St Andrew’s and Podil on foot.

One day

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  1. 10:00

    1The Golden Gate

    Upper Town·Monument

    Start at the gate.

  2. 10:45

    2St Sophia’s Cathedral

    Upper Town·Cathedral and preserve

    Along Volodymyrska Street.

  3. 12:00

    3Volodymyrska Hill

    Upper Town·Park

    The view over the river.

  4. 14:00

    4St Andrew’s Church

    Upper Town·Church

    Rastrelli’s church.

  5. 15:00

    5Kontraktova Square

    Podil·Square

    Down in Podil.

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