Contracts House, Kyiv

Name: Contracts House
Address: Kyiv, Ukraine

#160 among attractions in Kyiv

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The Contracts House is a trade building in the Podil neighborhood of Kyiv, the capital of Ukraine. The Contracts House received its name because the city's contracts were signed there. It is located on the Kontraktova Square, once one of the Podil's main trading centers. The building is considered one of the important Classical architecture constructions of the city. ()

Local name: Контрактовий будинок Architectural style: NeoclassicismCoordinates: 50°27'55"N, 30°31'3"E

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Поділ (Замкова Хота)Kyiv Ukraine

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Contracts House – 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.

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St Andrew's Church, Kyiv
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Church, Architecture, Historical place
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Church
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Memorial, Monuments and statues
Fountain of Samson, Kyiv
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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to Contracts House?

Nearby attractions include Ukrainian National Chernobyl Museum, Kyiv (2 min walk), National University of Kyiv-Mohyla Academy, Kyiv (3 min walk), Fountain of Samson, Kyiv (3 min walk), Square of Contracts, Kyiv (3 min walk).

How to get to Contracts House by public transport?

The nearest stations to Contracts House:

Bus

Kontraktova Square • Lines: 119, А62 (1 min walk)
Верхній Вал • Lines: А53 (6 min walk)

Tram

Kontraktova Square • Lines: 11, 12, 14, 18, 19 (2 min walk)
Verkhniy Val • Lines: 14, 18 (6 min walk)

Metro

Kontraktova Square • Lines: M2 (3 min walk)
Poshtova Ploshcha • Lines: M2 (13 min walk)

Train

Нижня станція (14 min walk)
Верхня станція (16 min walk)

Trolleybus

Софійська площа • Lines: 16, 18 (20 min walk)