Ukraine Tourist Attractions

Maidan Nezalezhnosti

Maidan Nezalezhnosti is a station on Kyiv Metros ObolonskoTeremkivska line. The station was opened on December 17 1976 and is named after Kyivs Maidan Nezalezhnosti on the Khreschatyk street. It was designed by N. Kolomiiets I. Maslenkov M. Maidan Nezalezhnosti is a station on Kyiv Metros ObolonskoTeremkivska line. The station was opened on December 17 1976 and is named after Kyivs Maidan Nezalezhnosti on the Khreschatyk street. It was designed by N. Kolomiiets I. Maslenkov M. Syrkyn and F. Zaremba.

Pyrohiv

Pyrohiv also known as Pirogov originally a village south of Kyiv is a neighborhood in the southern outskirts of the Ukrainian capital city. It is now home to an outdoor Museum of Folk Architecture and Life of Ukraine.

Kiev Pechersk Lavra

It’s a religious town in a modern city and the stronghold of the Orthodox religion. Lavra was founded in 11 century and was built in 9 following centuries. The complex is entered into the World Heritage List UNESKO. Lavra caves contain more than 200 relics of saints. On the territory of the monastery there is a number of historical and cultural museums of Ukraine, including the famous Museum of Historical Treasures, decorative folkarts, music, theater, film, exhibitions of private collections

Trukhaniv Island

Trukhaniv Island is an island located on the Dnieper River opposite the historic Podil neighbourhood of the city of Kyiv.

St. Michaels Golden-Domed Monastery

St. Michaels Golden-Domed Monastery is a functioning monastery in Kyiv the capital of Ukraine. The monastery is located on the right bank of the Dnieper River on the edge of a bluff northeast of the Saint Sophia Cathedral. The site is located in the historic administrative Uppertown and overlooks the citys historical commercial and merchant quarter the Podil neighbourhood.

Khreschatyk St

Kiev Funicular

Kiev Metro Bridge

The Metro Bridge is the first metro bridge part of the Brovarsky prospect spanning across the Dnipro River in Kyiv the capital of Ukraine. It was engineered by G. Fuks and Y. Inosov and constructed in 1965 with the expansion of the Kyiv Metro system. The bridge is used for both the Sviatoshynsko-Brovarska Line of the metro and for automobile traffic.

St. Panteleimons Cathedral

The Cathedral of St. Pantaleon or St. Panteleimon is a large Eastern Orthodox cathedral in the Kyivan neighbourhood of Theophania. It shares similarities with the Alexander Nevsky Cathedral Tallinn and is considered a high point in Russian Revival ecclesiastical architecture.

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Mariinsky Park

Mariyinsky Park is a park located in Pechersk neighborhood in front of the Supreme Council of Ukraine Hrushevsky Street and Park Road. The park is also a Soviet necropolis. The park is recognized as part of the Nature Preservation Fund of Ukraine yet its official listing is not known.

Andriyivskyy Descent

This is one of the major tourist attractions in Kiev also advertised by travel operators as “Montmartre” of Kiev, Ukraine. Andriyivskyy Descent is a historical and one of the best known streets in Kiev. The descent is 720 meters in length. The descent begins on the summit of Starokyivska Hora near St. Andrews church and continues on down and goes down steeply around Zamkova Hora hill which ends near the Kontraktova Square in Podli. In early times the descent was known as Borychiv Descent and during 18-19th centuries it was inhabited mainly by merchants and crafts people. Today the descent street thrives because it has several historical monuments, buzzing gift shops, small art galleries which showcase paintings and sculptures by Ukrainian artists and so offers the travelers good time to spend here. That is why the Andriyivskyy Descent is one of the favorite spots in Kiev for tourists.

Saint Sophias Cathedral Kiev

Saint Sophia Cathedral in Kyiv is an outstanding architectural monument of Kyivan Rus. The cathedral is one of the citys best known landmarks and the first heritage site in Ukraine to be inscribed on the World Heritage List along with the Kyiv Cave Monastery complex. Aside from its main building the cathedral includes an ensemble of supporting structures such as a bell tower and th

St. Volodymyrs Cathedral

St. Andrews Church

St Volodymyrs Cathedral

St Volodymyrs Cathedral is a cathedral in the centre of Kyiv. It is one of the citys major landmarks and the mother cathedral of the Ukrainian Orthodox Church Kyiv Patriarchate one of two major Ukrainian Orthodox Churches.

Besarabsky Market

The Besarabsky Market also referred to as the Besarabka is an indoor market located in the center of Kyiv on the Bessarabska Square at the southwest end of the citys main thoroughfare the Khreshchatyk. Constructed in 1910-1912 to a design of Polish architect Henryk Julian Gay the market features 896 square metres of market space.

Golden Gate Kiev

The Golden Gate of Kyiv was the main gate in the 11th century fortifications of Kyiv the capital of Kyivan Rus. It was named in imitation of the Golden Gate of Constantinople. The structure was dismantled in the Middle Ages leaving few vestiges of its existence. It was rebuilt completely by the Soviet authorities in 1982 though no images of the original gates have survived. The decision h

Monastery and church of St. Onuphrius Lviv

The Basilian monastery and Greek Catholic church of St. Onuphrius in Lviv Ukraine is located north of the Old Town at the base of the Castle Hill. Records mention a wooden church existed at this site already in the 13th century during the reign of Leo I of Halych. During the second half of the 15th century a monastery was built next to the church. A stone church was built in 1550 a

The Gunpowder Tower

St. George Wooden Church

Ivan Franko Park

Ivan Franko Park formerly known as Kociuszko Park and the Jesuit Gardens is a park in Lviv Ukraine. It is the oldest park in the country.

Lviv High Castle

The Lviv High Castle is a historic castle located on the top of the Castle Hill of the city of Lviv. It is currently the highest point in the city 413 metres above sea level. The castle currently stands in ruins.

Wooden Church of St. Trinity

Arsenal Museum

Odessa Catacombs

The Odessa Catacombs are a labyrinth-like network of tunnels located under the city of Odessa and its outskirts in Ukraine that are mostly the result of stone mining particularly coquina. The system of Odessa Catacombs consists of a network of basements bunkers drainage tunnels and storm drains as well as natural caves.

Arcadia Beach

Arcadia beach is Odessa Ukraines most famous beach. It is located in the Arcadia quarter. The founders of Odessa chose this name for this area in the hopes it would help make it a success as a holiday resort. There is a main beach which has water slides and several smaller beaches. Arcadia is a popular beach health resort and summer nightspot in Odessa. Its nightclubs are open fro

Shevchenko Park

Taras Shevchenko Park of Culture and Recreation is in the centre of Odessa. It is located in the central part of Odessa city. It carries the name of Taras Shevchenko since 1954.

Khreschatyk Street

The street has a length of 1.2 km (0.81 mi). It stretches from the European Square (northeast) through the Maidan and to Bessarabska Square (southwest) where the Besarabsky Market is located. Along the street are the offices of the Kiev City Council which contains both the citys council and the state administration the Main Post Office the Ministry of Agrarian Policy the State Committee of Television and Radio Broadcasting the Central Department Store (TsUM) the Ukrainian House and others.The entire street was completely destroyed during World War II by the retreating Red Army troops and rebuilt in the neo-classical style of post-war Stalinist architecture. Among prominent buildings that did not survive were the Kiev City Duma the Kiev Stock Exchange Hotel Natsional and the Ginzburg House. The street has been significantly renovated during the modern period of Ukraines independence. Today the street is still significant to administrative and business city organizations as well as a popular tourist attraction.

Independence Square

Maidan Nezalezhnosti literally Independence Square is the central square of Kyiv the capital city of Ukraine. One of the citys main squares it is located on Khreshchatyk Street in the Shevchenko Raion. The square has been known under many different names but often it is called simply Maidan (square). In the 19th century the square contained buildings of the city council and noble assembly.Since the start of Ukraines independence movement in 1990 the square has been the traditional place for political rallies including four large-scale radical protest campaigns the 1990 student Revolution on Granite the 2001 Ukraine without Kuchma the 2004 Orange Revolution and the 201314 Euromaidan. Maidan is also a regular site for non-political displays and events however since 2014 most of them were moved to Sofiyivska Square or elsewhere because making entertainment on a place where people were killed during Euromaidan was considered inappropriate. Most notably Christmas Fairs and New Year celebrations were moved to Sofiyivska Square.

Dnieper River

The Dnieper is one of the major rivers of Europe rising in the Valdai Hills near Smolensk Russia before flowing through Belarus and Ukraine to the Black Sea. It is the longest river of Ukraine and Belarus and the fourth-longest river in Europe. The total length is approximately 2200 km (1400 mi)[4] with a drainage basin of 504000 square kilometres (195000 sq mi). Historically the river was an important barrier dividing Ukraine into right and left banks. Nowadays the river is noted for its dams and hydroelectric stations. The Dnieper is an important navigable waterway for the economy of Ukraine and is connected via the DnieperBug Canal to other waterways in Europe.

Motherland Monument

This monument in Kiev is part of the Museum of History of Ukraine in World War II. The stainless steel statue stands 62 m (203 ft) tall upon the museum building with the overall structure measuring 102 m and weighing 560 tons. The sword in the statue's right hand is 16m long weighing 9 tons. This is one of the most photographed monuments and has been shown in numerous films

National Opera of Ukraine

The Odessa National Academic Theatre of Opera and Ballet is the oldest theatre in Odessa Ukraine. The Theatre and the Potemkin Stairs are the most famous edifices in Odessa. In the first decade of the 20th century the Kyiv Opera Theatre attracted the most outstanding Ukrainian and Russian singers including O. Petlyash P. Tsecevich K. Voronets M. Medvedev K. Brun O. Mosin and O. Kamionsky and famous opera stars from the West often came on tours. Several unusual for the time performances took place on the stage Die Walkure by Wagner Sadko by Rimsky-Korsakov and Mefistofele by Arrigo Boito.As Kyiv began to grow and with the conclusion of World War I the Kyiv Opera occupied a special place in the USSR and the world. The Kyiv Opera Theatre was considered to be one of the most prestigious in Ukraine and Russia. Kurt Adler was First Conductor from 1933-1935.

Bessarabsky Market

The Bessarabsky Market is an indoor market located in the center of Kiev on the Bessarabska Square at the southwest end of the citys main thoroughfare the Khreshchatyk. Constructed in 1910-1912 to a design of Polish architect Henryk Julian Gay the market features 896 square metres (9640 sq ft) of market space.Its name originates from Bessarabia a region conquered by the Russian Empire during the Russo-Turkish Wars and now partially located in southwestern Ukraine on the territory of the Odessa Oblast.

Taras Shevchenko National University of Kyiv

Taras Shevchenko University is renamed after Taras Shevchenko a major figure in Ukrainian literature and art. It is an institution of higher education that trains specialists in many fields of knowledge and carries out research. It is considered the most prestigious university in Ukraine and a major centre of advanced learning and progressive thinking. It consists of more faculties and departments and trains specialists in a greater number of academic fields than any other Ukrainian educational institution. The University was founded in 1834 when the Emperor Nicholas I of Russia (r. 1825-1855) signed the Charter about the creation of the University named after Saint Vladimir the ruler who Christianized the Kievan Rus. This name was chosen by the authorities of the Russian Empire where the role of Orthodox Christianity was immense and may have reflected the ongoing importance of Kiev as the cradle of Eastern Christianity for the entire Empire.

St. Andrews Church

St. Andrews Church is a major Baroque church located in Kyiv the capital of Ukraine. The church was constructed between 1747 and 1754 to a design by the Italian architect Bartolomeo Rastrelli. It is sometimes referred to as a cathedral.

Golden Gate

The Golden Gate of Kyiv was the main gate in the 11th century fortifications of Kyiv the capital of Kievan Rus. It was named in imitation of the Golden Gate of Constantinople. The structure was dismantled in the Middle Ages leaving few vestiges of its existence.

Museum of Historical Treasures of Ukraine

National Historical Museum of Ukraine

The National Museum of the History of Ukraine illustrates Ukraines history from ancient times till nowadays.

Patriarchal Cathedral of Christs Resurrection

Primorsky Boulevard

Situated within the Primorsky district in Odessa Appartments near Primorsky boulevard A12 has air conditioning a balcony and garden views. It is set 2.3 km from Lanzheron Beach and features free WiFi plus an ATM. The apartment has 2 bedrooms a flat-screen TV with cable channels an equipped kitchen with a dishwasher and a microwave a washing machine and 1 bathroom with a s

St. Michaels Golden-Domed Monastery

The Pyrohovo Museum

This museum contains over 300 pieces of folk architecture brought here from all parts of Ukraine and carefully reassembled. You can rest and take smart pictures there, also you will taste traditional Ukrainian food "varenyky" and drink "moonshine" in Pyrohovo. Besides, you can buy handmade pottery, embroidery, shoes, wooden kitchenware, accessories, sculptures, pictures, hats and more. You can also take a ride in a horse carriage if you wish. Pyrohovo Museum was founded in late 1960 but opened to public only after a decade. So the museum saw its first visitor in 1976. This museum is located only 12 KM to the southwest of Kiev in the beautiful setting of Pyrohovo village

The Dnieper River Yacht Trip

Is one of the favorite types of recreation in Kyiv. The 1,420-mile Dnieper, Europe's third-longest river (after the Volga and the Danube). A boat trip along the Dnieper River is a journey of discovery: Explore ancient historical sights, gaze upon grand monuments and encounter a vibrant culture rich in tradition. See how differing societies from the Vikings to the Tatars and the Cossack shave influenced the architecture and people living in the capital city of Ukraine. Enjoy your time of scenic cruising, taking in the Dnieper's landscape of rolling hills with ancient groves. Do you want to cross the Dnieper without getting wet? - Sure. You can walk to Trukhaniv island which is connected with the city by means of the Parkovy pedestrian bridge. The island is a paradise for fishers who enjoy sitting on the banks of the river and admire beautiful landscapes

The Kyiv Funicular

It’s a ride that should be on every tourist’s list of fascinating things to explore. The funicular connects the historic upper town to the lower Podil district through the steep hill and gives you the opportunity to explore the breathtakingly beautiful scenery of Kyiv and also view the Dnieper River. You can also click nice selfies there. The total gradient of the slope is 36%.

Dolphinarium in Kiev

Dolphinarium is a huge entertainment center. You are sure to have a lot of fun and incredible emotions. You can also swim with dolphins and take pictures. Photos with dolphins and seals will leave in your memory unforgettable positive memories from communicating with amazing sea animals

Saint Sophia's Cathedral

St. Sophia's Cathedral, built in 1037, is not only the significant cathedral and prominent landmark in Kiev, but it represents the history of the city and the beauty of the architectural splendour of centuries gone by

War Museum

The National Museum of the History of Ukraine, one of the largest museums in Ukraine centered on the now famous 62-meter tall Motherland statue, the best recognized landmarks of Kiev.

Arsenalna, Kiev - Deepest Metro Station

Arsenalna is a station on Kiev Metro’s Sviatoshynsko-Brovarska Line. Arsenalna on Kiev city metro line (Sviatoshynsko – Brovarska Line) is the deepest metro station in the world right now. It is 105.5 m deep. Escalators take you deep down so that you can catch the train. The reason why Arsenalna had to be 105.5 m deep is because it had to bypass Dnieper river which rises above Kiev city and surrounds it. You will go for five long minutes on escalator to reach 105.5 m deep down station.

Lviv’s Ploshcha Rynok

Lviv is said to be the Central European city which has graceful domes of its many cathedrals, and chimneys on its tiled roofs. It is right to say that Lviv attracts more visitors than any other city in Ukraine. And so Lviv has been rightly rewarded as Ukraine’s number one tourist place. There is Ploshcha Rynok or Rynok Square, a central square of the city of Lviv in Ukraine. The square was planned in 14th century but most of the Lviv city was destroyed by a great fire in 1527. The square was designed Rynok square is rectangular in shape and measures 142 meters by 129 meters and out of every corner of it two street radiates. In the middle of the square there was row of houses, and the southern wall made by the town hall. In 1825 when the tower of the town hall was burnt all houses nearby were burnt too and then in 1835 a new hall with 65 meter tower was built. Ploshcha Rynok was recognised as world heritage site by UNESCO along with historic city center of Lviv in 1998

Lviv Theatre of Opera and Ballet

Lviv Opera and Ballet Theatre, located in Lviv, is Ukraine's largest western city and one of its historic cultural centres. Originally built on former marshland of the submerged Poltva River, the Lviv Opera now sits at the end of Freedom Avenue.

Market Square

Market Square is the central square in Lviv and the heart of its historic centre. It appeared in the 14th century, and its look is typical of the squares that all medieval Polish and German towns possess.

Odessa City

Odessa is a romantic city and has been adored by artists, sculptors, writers and poets for its most beautiful opera houses, diverse museums and galleries, peaceful gardens and amazing architecture. Odessa's warm sea breeze, sunny beaches, picturesque coastal areas and therapeutic mud from salt lagoons are the places which Odessa reserves for its famous health resorts and treatment facilities. Local cuisines like kilka, forshmak, tzimmes, aubergine pate, fried gobbies are very popular. Odessa welcomes visitors at any time of year and always has something special and memorable in store for them with its festivals, bright nightspots, theaters, music clubs and just boundless joy

Underwater Museum

Underwater Museum of USSR leaders is located near Odessa beach at a depth of 6 - 10 meters. It’s open for divers and tourists who want to dive into the world of Soviet era from middle of May till the end of September. The exposition presents sculptures of Soviet Union political leaders, naval artefacts, anchors of different epochs, cannonballs of Crimean War, anti-landing hedgehogs of World War II, Greek statues and anchors.

One Wall House

One Wall House, built as an apartment house in 1889, is one of the most famous sights of the historic centre of Odessa. A look from a certain angle creates the illusion of lack of side walls of the house which is just adjacent to the facade at a very acute angle

Tunnel of Love

Just outside the city of Klevan in Ukraine, a nearly two-mile stretch of private railway has turned the surrounding trees into an enchanting natural tunnel. The romantic setting earned its nickname, the ‘Tunnel of Love’. This is a place for people who are head over heels in love. Earlier it was a normal travel spot in Ukraine but now it is known as one of the most romantic places on the planet. The railway section is about 3 to 5 KM in length and it is surrounded by green arches. The railway line starts at Klevan station and goes to northern area of Orzhiv. Major part of the railway line is covered by forest. In this entire length, the tunnel stretches up to 5 KM. “Tunnel of Love” is super popular among couples.

Kolomyya City

Kolomyya is a city located in western Ukraine and it is a great tourist attraction in Ukraine. Kolomyya is famous for its architectural monuments. So all those travelers who love to explore monuments in different cities around the world must be here. Kolomyya is old and it is beleived it was founded in 4th century and it is known as a symbol of a rebirth of forgotten places, the pearl of the soul of the Hutsul region. The city got mentioned first by the Hypatian Chronicle in 1240 and in 1241 in the Galician-Volhynian Chronicle. Kolomyya has lot of tourist attractions. It has nice and orderly streets, numerous buildings of 19th and 20th centuries with great decoration and you can easily observe city character heavily expressed by Austro-Hungarian buildings. If you love to explore art work of a place then you should visit Kolomyya

Kamyanets-Podilskyi City

Kamianets-Podilskyi is a city in western Ukraine on the Smotrych River. The city is culturally rich because all those people who lived here brought their culture and architecture along. One can see the examples of it which include Polish, Ruthenian and Armenian markets. It's known for its well-preserved Old Town and Kamianets-Podilskyi Castle, a medieval fortress featuring several original towers. Castle Bridge, which leads to the city proper, also dates from the Middle Ages. The open-air Museum of Miniatures presents replicas of Ukrainian castles. Podilski Tovtry National Park is a huge nature preserve home to historical monuments. Kamyanets-Podilisky is one of the oldest cities in Ukraine and is a phenomenon of a great cultural heritage

Bukovel Ski Resort

If you are a traveler who loves to see breathtaking sights then Ukraine is definitely for you. And those who love to see the natural beauty in its ultimate form; they also find Ukraine a super travel destination. Ukraine has some exciting places where you can experience some great adventure activities. One such place is Bukovel Ski Resort. This is located in the Ivano-Frankivsk Oblast of Western Ukraine. This is one of the most famous Ski Resorts in Ukraine located on the ridge lines of famous Carpathian Mountains. Bukovel is located at the elevation of 3000 ft. and has already been recognized as fastest growing world ski resort. Thousands of people every year come here in the winters to enjoy winter activities along with stunning view of nature

Mount Hoverla - Highest Mountain in Ukraine

Mount Hoverla at 2,061 metres, is the highest mountain in Ukraine and part of the Carpathian Mountains. The mountain is located in the Eastern Beskides, in the Chornohora region. The slopes are covered with beech and spruce forests, above which there is a belt of sub-alpine meadows called polonyna in Ukrainian. Since the late 19th century Mount Hoverla has been a notable tourist attraction. Over the years mountain got popularity as an extreme sports site also

Carpathian Landscapes

Ukraine is one country which has plenty of natural beauty with beautiful mountain range to offer to visitors. If you are taking a Ukraine tour then think of Ukrainian Carpathian Mountains. Located in the western Ukraine on the territories of Lviv, Ivano-Frankivsk, Zakarpattia and Chernovtsy oblasts, Carpathians is supremely beautiful and the landscape must not be missed when one is on a Ukraine trip. The Carpathian Mountain in total is a mountain range in arc form, 1500 KM long which spreads across Central and Eastern Europe. The height of the mountain goes up to 2000 m along the main ridge. With this length Carpathians is the second longest mountain range in Europe. Carpathian is popularly famous as Green pearl of Ukraine and is one of the most popular tourist destinations in Ukraine

Nesamovyte Lake

Nesamovyte lake is located in the north eastern slopes of Turkul mountain at the height of above 1700 meters. Nesamovyte is also called cirque lake. Why cirque lake? Because it is situated in an amphitheatre like large cirque which is formed at the head of a valley glacier. The lake is 88 meter long and 45 meter wide with area of around 3000 square meter. Nesamovyte Lake is a sky high kind of lake but it is not alone in the but in fact Carpathians mountain has many such sky high lakes. All of these sits at heights between 1400 m to 1800 m. So Nesamovyte with height of 1700 m is quite interesting place. At the banks of the lake you will find trees and subalpine herbs. Lake is around 1.5 m deep and water also comes from rain and snow.

Dragobrat - Highest Ski Resort in Ukraine

Dragobrat is the highest Skiing Resort in Ukraine as of now. Situated at the height of 1300 m that goes up to 1800 m Dragobrat offers the most spectacular view from the top of the highest mountain Hoverla in Ukraine. Dragobrat is more supported by nature than machines when it comes to snow filling. But that is not a point to worry about, because the resort gets snow up to 5 m high and is good enough for skiing from November to May. Now Dragobrat Ski Resort is well known place among the tourists. Dragobrat has 5 lifts and there is 20 tracks with different difficulty level for Skiers and ski equipment are easily available on rent

Danube Delta Biosphere Reserve

The Danube Delta is the second largest river delta in Europe, after the Volga Delta, and is the best preserved on the continent. Most part of the Danube delta is in Romania while its northern part on the left bank of the Chilia arm is situated in Odessa Oblast Ukraine. Danube delta is a great host to hundreds of species of birds and fishes in its numerous lakes and marshes. So travelers can spend few days here to explore the passages of the delta along with best and highest concentration of bird colonies in all of Europe. Danube delta is 2200 miles of rivers, canals, marshes, lakes, and reed islands. In nutshell Danube delta is a paradise for wildlife enthusiast and more so for bird watchers

Sofiyivka Park

Sofiyivka Park is an Arboretum and scientific researching institute of the National Academy of Sciences of Ukraine. Sofiyivka Park can also be termed as museum of nature because everything in the park is enchanting beauty. The park is located in the northern part of the City of Uman, Cherkasy Oblast, near the Kamianka River. Today Sofiyivka Park is a popular recreational spot and is visited by as many as 5, 00,000 visitors every year. There are some beautiful garden designs in the world. Sofiyivka is one of those scenic landmarks and is world class gardening design which was founded in 1796 and was built in 1802

Tbilisi Funicular and Dry Bridge

Tbilisi Funicular is one of the finest examples of cable railways in the world. The railway leads to a beautiful leisure and amusement park Mtatsminda, which overlooks the entire city. The Funicular Complex restaurant building has a couple of great places to eat or drink. It's also usually several degrees cooler up here than in the city below, which can be very welcome in the heat of summer. To ride the funicular you need a 2 GEL plastic card (sold at the ticket office) on which you then add credit for your rides (and any rides in the Mtatsminda amusement park). The funicular cliff train price is 2 GEL from 09:00 till midnight, but after 00:00 price of the ride will be 3 GEL. The Dry Bridge is well-known for its flea market, where you can find art exhibitions, and antique items for sale

Gabriadze Theater

Founded in 1981, it became the first Georgian puppet theatre. The building is decorated with a magnificent clock tower, which once a day, at 12:00 features a performance of figurines. Though modest in size, The Gabriadze Theater is among the world’s preeminent cultural institutions. Presenting mature puppet performances full of depth and meaning, it has gained the respect and recognition of international audiences and critics alike. The Gabriadze Theater stands in the heart of Tbilisi’s historic Old Town. This beautiful building of the unique marionette theatre was designed by Gabriadze himself

Rustaveli Avenue

Rustaveli Avenue is in capital city Tbilisi, Georgia. Formerly known as Golovin street, Rustaveli avenue is cultural hub of tourist attractions in Tbilisi. The avenue is most considered one in Tbilisi because a large number of government, cultural, public and business buildings are located here which includes The National Gallery, National Museum, Georgian academy of sciences, Opera and Ballet, State Theatre, Kashveti Church and Parliament. This site in the past has seen anti government protests also. The Rustaveli Avenue is accessible via metro and bus quite easily. The avenue is 1.5 km long and starts with Rustaveli cinema. So you are guaranteed to have a great time here with Tbilisi opera house and Rustaveli theatre both being on the Rustaveli avenue

Mtskheta Old City & Jvari Monastery

Mtskheta is one of the oldest cities of Georgia, at the confluence of the Aragvi and Kura rivers. Mtskheta is one of the oldest continuously inhabited cities in the world. Due to its historical significance and several cultural monuments, the "Historical Monuments of Mtskheta" became a UNESCO World Heritage Site. As the birthplace and one of the most vibrant centers of Christianity in Georgia, Mtskheta was declared as the "Holy City" by the Georgian Orthodox Church in 2014. Jvari Monastery stands on the rocky mountaintop overlooking the town of Mtskheta, which was formerly the capital of the Kingdom of Iberia. A small church called "Small Church of Jvari" was built at the site of a cross and draws pilgrims from all over Caucasus

Armazi Fortress

Armazi is a locale in Georgia, 4 km southwest of Mtskheta and 22 km northwest of Tbilisi. A part of historical Greater Mtskheta, it is a place where the ancient city of the same name and the original capital of the early Georgian kingdom of Kartli or Iberia was located. Considering its scale and antiquity - Armazi is one of the most important fortresses in the country. Currently, remains of the fortress occupy 30 hectares. The fortress used to block the road to the bordering countries beyond the Caucasus

Vardzia Cave Monastery

Vardzia Monastery is a cave monastery in southern Georgia, excavated from the slopes of the Erusheti Mountain on the left bank of the Kura River, thirty kilometres from Aspindza. Vardzia is centuries old monastery, now part of state heritage reserve. The space around the monastery looks beautiful. You will have a great time here walking in and around Vardiza Monastery in Georgia. The caves entice you to look inside. This cave palace monastery built by Georgians in the Caucasus for their fabled queen Tamar seems to be taken directly from a Hollywood movie in its appearance.

Simon Janashia Museum of Georgia

The Simon Janashia Museum of Georgia, formerly known as the State Museum of History of Georgia, is one of the main history museums in Tbilisi, Georgia, which displays the country’s principal archaeological findings. The origins of the Museum date back to the 19th century. Today, the Museum exhibits Georgia’s principal archaeological findings and thousands of artefacts of immense historical significance; animal remains datingback 40 million years, archaeological and ethnographic collections from the Paleolithic, Neolithic, Bronze, Iron and Middle Ages