Independence Square Tours

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Photo by Julie Miller
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Often referred to as the beating heart of a city, town squares are usually thronging with life and colorful characters. Find out what's going on at Independence Square and learn about its long history.

If you're planning to stick around a while in Shevchenkivs'kyi District, Independence Square is a good place to start your exploring. This public square is one of many attractions that'll keep you occupied here. Kyiv Pechersk Lavra, Golden Gate, and Saint Sophia's Cathedral are also ready to be explored close by.

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AmandaSawyer

Go at night and watch the children and their parents dancing with the fountains! Go to the bar beneath the Independence Monument.

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Verified traveler

Avoid letting the people with doves and monkeys take your picture as they’ll put them on you without warning then try to rope you into paying an outrageous fee for a picture.

Popular places to visit

The Saint Vladimir Cathedral has a warm and beautiful interior.

Khreshchatyk Street

4.5/5(180 reviews)

During your trip to Kyiv, you can do some window-shopping at Khreshchatyk Street. While in this walkable area, you can savor the top-notch restaurants.

Khreshchatyk Street

Center of all Pointers of Ukraine

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Find out about the history of Kyiv when you take a trip to Center of all Pointers of Ukraine. Experience the museums and art scene in this culturally rich area.

Center of all Pointers of Ukraine

Globus Mall

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You can enjoy retail therapy at Globus Mall during your visit to Kyiv. Discover the museums and cathedral in this culturally rich area.

Globus Mall

Gamma Gallery

You can study the exhibits at Gamma Gallery, a museum with a story of its own, during your travels to Kyiv. Discover the museums and cathedral in this culturally rich area.

Gamma Gallery

Architect Horodetsky Monument

You can learn about the history of Kyiv when you stop by Architect Horodetsky Monument. Experience the museums and art scene in this culturally rich area.

Architect Horodetsky Monument

Taras Shevchenko Memorial House Museum

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You can browse the exhibits at Taras Shevchenko Memorial House Museum, a museum with a story of its own, during your trip to Kyiv. Discover the museums and cathedral in this culturally rich area.

Taras Shevchenko Memorial House Museum

Best Lodging Options Near Independence Square

Radisson Blu Hotel, Kyiv City Centre
Radisson Blu Hotel, Kyiv City Centre
4.5 out of 5
Yaroslaviv Val Street 22, Kyiv
Radisson Blu Hotel, Kyiv City Centre
Maidan Palace Hotel
Maidan Palace Hotel
4.5 out of 5
14, Khreschatyk street, Kyiv
Maidan Palace Hotel
InterContinental Kyiv by IHG
InterContinental Kyiv by IHG
5 out of 5
2A Velyka Zhytomyrska Street, Kyiv
InterContinental Kyiv by IHG
Hotel Ukraine
Hotel Ukraine
2.5 out of 5
Heroyiv Nebesnoyi Sotni Alley, 4, Kyiv
Hotel Ukraine
Sky Loft Hotel by Rixwell
Sky Loft Hotel by Rixwell
4 out of 5
Esplanadna Street 17, Kyiv
Sky Loft Hotel by Rixwell
Radisson Blu Hotel, Kyiv Podil City Centre
Radisson Blu Hotel, Kyiv Podil City Centre
4.5 out of 5
17-19 Bratskaya Street, Kyiv
Radisson Blu Hotel, Kyiv Podil City Centre
Bontiak Hotel
Bontiak Hotel
4 out of 5
Str. Irininskaya, 5/24, Block B, Kyiv
Bontiak Hotel
Hotel Dnipro
Hotel Dnipro
3 out of 5
1/2 Khreschatyk str., Kyiv
Hotel Dnipro
Senator Maidan
Senator Maidan
4 out of 5
8b, Tarasa Shevchenko Lane, Kyiv
Senator Maidan
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