Shevchenkivskyi District, Kyiv

Name: Shevchenkivskyi District
Address: Kyiv, Ukraine

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The Shevchenkivskyi District is an urban district of the city of Kyiv, the capital of Ukraine. It was originally established on 4 April 1937, although in 2001 its area was increased following an annexation of the former Radianskyi and StaroKyivskyi districts. ()

Local name: Шевченківський район Area: 10.42 mi²Coordinates: 50°28'26"N, 30°30'7"E

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Поділ (Podil)Kyiv Ukraine

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Shevchenkivskyi District – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Andriyivskyy Descent, Mikhail Bulgakov Museum, National Museum of the History of Ukraine, One Street Museum.

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Historic street with picturesque views
Andriyivskyy Descent, Kyiv
29 min walk • Nestled in the heart of Kyiv, Andriyivskyy Descent stands as a vibrant shopping district and a cultural treasure trove, attracting both tourists and locals with its unique charm. This historic cobblestone street, winding down from the upper city to the Podil district...
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Museum of the writer's life and work
Mikhail Bulgakov Museum, Kyiv
28 min walk • Nestled in the heart of Kyiv, Ukraine, the Mikhail Bulgakov Museum stands as a tribute to the renowned Russian writer and playwright, best known for his masterpiece "The Master and Margarita." This literary museum is housed in Bulgakov's former home, a charming...
1.2 miSE
Museum, History museum
National Museum of the History of Ukraine, Kyiv
32 min walk • The National Museum of the History of Ukraine illustrates Ukraine's history from ancient times till nowadays. It is one of the leading museums in Ukraine. It holds about 800 000 items in its collection, approximately 22 000 exhibits on permanent display.
1.1 miSE
Museum, History museum, Art Nouveau architecture
One Street Museum, Kyiv
28 min walk • The One Street Museum is a museum on Andriyivskyy Descent in Kyiv, Ukraine. It houses many of the historic items of the descent, containing more than 7000 exhibits.
0.9 miSE
Museum, History museum, Specialty museum
Ukrainian National Chernobyl Museum, Kyiv
22 min walk • The Ukrainian National Chernobyl Museum is a history museum in Kyiv, Ukraine, dedicated to the 1986 Chernobyl disaster and its consequences.
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Church
Pyrohoshcha Church, Kyiv
25 min walk • The Pyrohoshcha Dormition of the Mother of God Church or simply Pyrohoshcha Church is an Orthodox church in Kyiv in the historical neighbourhood Podil. The original church was built in 1130s by the Mstyslav I the Great of Kyiv.
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Memorial, Monuments and statues
Fountain of Samson, Kyiv
25 min walk • The Fountain of Samson or Felitsiyal is a Ukrainian Baroque fountain in the Podil raion of Kyiv. It was constructed in the 18th Century, later demolished in 1934 or 1935, and rebuilt in 1981.
0.5 miSE
Synagogue
Great Choral Synagogue, Kyiv
14 min walk • The Great Choral Synagogue of Kyiv, also known as the Podil Synagogue or the Rozenberg Synagogue, is the oldest synagogue in Kyiv, Ukraine.
1.2 miE
Bridge
Harbour Bridge, Kyiv
30 min walk • The Harbour Bridge is a beam bridge in Kyiv across the city's harbour, built in 2010.
0.9 miSE
Forts and castles
Zamkova Hora, Kyiv
24 min walk • Zamkova Hora hill in Kyiv, Ukraine is a historical landmark in the center of the city. It is part of the city's geographic relief complex known as Kyiv Mountains. The place is called "Zamkova" because Vytautas the Great had his castle here. Other names: Khorevytsya, Kyselivka, Frolovska, Lysa Hora.
0.6 miS
Sacred and religious sites, Mosque
Ar-Rahma Mosque, Kyiv
16 min walk • The Ar-Rahma Mosque, translated Mercy Mosque, is a mosque in Kyiv, the capital of Ukraine. It was built between the years 1996 and 2000 in the Tatarka neighborhood of the city.

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Which popular attractions are close to Shevchenkivskyi District?

Nearby attractions include Great Choral Synagogue, Kyiv (14 min walk), Ar-Rahma Mosque, Kyiv (16 min walk), Podil, Kyiv (19 min walk), Mirax Residential Complex, Kyiv (21 min walk).

How to get to Shevchenkivskyi District by public transport?

The nearest stations to Shevchenkivskyi District:

Metro

Tarasa Shevchenka • Lines: M2 (3 min walk)
Kontraktova Square • Lines: M2 (21 min walk)

Bus

Olenivska St. • Lines: А53 (5 min walk)
Оболонська вул. • Lines: А72 (10 min walk)

Tram

Pyvzavod • Lines: 11, 12, 19 (5 min walk)
Olenivska • Lines: 11, 12, 19 (6 min walk)

Train

Pochaina (19 min walk)
Нижня станція (37 min walk)

Trolleybus

Завод Промзв'язок • Lines: Тр30 (29 min walk)
станція Зеніт • Lines: Тр31 (33 min walk)