Fountain of Samson, Kyiv

Name: Fountain of Samson
Address: Kyiv, Ukraine

#73 among attractions in Kyiv

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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. ()

Local name: Самсон Coordinates: 50°27'50"N, 30°31'1"E

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Поділ (Замкова Хота)Kyiv Ukraine

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Fountain of Samson – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: St. Michael's Golden-Domed Monastery, Andriyivskyy Descent, St Andrew's Church, Mikhail Bulgakov Museum.

0.6 miSE
Lavish complex of Orthodox buildings
St. Michael's Golden-Domed Monastery, Kyiv
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~1560 ftS
Historic street with picturesque views
Andriyivskyy Descent, Kyiv
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~1840 ftS
Green onion-domed Orthodox church
St Andrew's Church, Kyiv
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~1310 ftSW
Museum of the writer's life and work
Mikhail Bulgakov Museum, Kyiv
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0.6 miSE
Harbor, Boat rental, Boat tours
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Church, Architecture, Historical place
Church of the Tithes, Kyiv
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0.4 miS
Museum, History museum
National Museum of the History of Ukraine, Kyiv
11 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.
~770 ftS
Museum, History museum, Art Nouveau architecture
One Street Museum, Kyiv
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~840 ftN
Museum, History museum, Specialty museum
Ukrainian National Chernobyl Museum, Kyiv
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~270 ftS
Church
Pyrohoshcha Church, Kyiv
2 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.
0.5 miNW
Synagogue
Great Choral Synagogue, Kyiv
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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to Fountain of Samson?

Nearby attractions include Hostynnyi Dvir, Kyiv (2 min walk), Square of Contracts, Kyiv (2 min walk), Pyrohoshcha Church, Kyiv (2 min walk), Contracts House, Kyiv (3 min walk).

How to get to Fountain of Samson by public transport?

The nearest stations to Fountain of Samson:

Tram

Kontraktova Square • Lines: 11, 12, 14, 18, 19 (3 min walk)
Verkhniy Val • Lines: 14, 18 (7 min walk)

Bus

Kontraktova Square • Lines: 119, А62 (3 min walk)
ст. м. Контрактова площа • Lines: А53, А72 (7 min walk)

Metro

Kontraktova Square • Lines: M2 (4 min walk)
Poshtova Ploshcha • Lines: M2 (12 min walk)

Train

Нижня станція (13 min walk)
Верхня станція (15 min walk)

Trolleybus

Софійська площа • Lines: 16, 18 (18 min walk)