





This historic descent connects Kyiv's Upper Town (Old Kyiv) and the commercial neighborhood of Podil, the lower city. Andriyivskyy Descent is a famous tourist attraction known for its winding roads that boast stunning architecture, a variety of shops, and historic landmarks such as St. Andrew's Church.
Pass through what was the main gate in the city's 11th century fortifications. Pulled down in the Middle Ages, it was controversially rebuilt by the Soviets in 1982.
Enjoy the gloriously ornate, Neo-Renaissance design of this vast concert hall, which opened in 1901 and became one of the most prestigious opera houses in Ukraine and Russia.