Zamkova Hora, Kyiv

Name: Zamkova Hora
Address: Kyiv, Ukraine

#105 among attractions in Kyiv

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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. Some important events of Ukrainian history took place on the hill. ()

Local name: Замкова гора Area: 14.58 acres (0.0228 mi²)Coordinates: 50°27'43"N, 30°30'41"E

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Поділ (Замкова Хота)Kyiv Ukraine

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Zamkova Hora – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Saint Sophia's Cathedral, Andriyivskyy Descent, St Andrew's Church, Bohdan Khmelnytsky Monument.

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Eastern Orthodox Cathedral
Saint Sophia's Cathedral, Kyiv
17 min walk • Saint Sophia's Cathedral, a majestic testament to Byzantine and Ukrainian Baroque architecture, stands proudly in the heart of Kyiv, Ukraine. This historic church, which is over a millennium old, was constructed in the 11th century and has since been a beacon of the...
~1140 ftSE
Historic street with picturesque views
Andriyivskyy Descent, Kyiv
6 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...
~1860 ftSE
Green onion-domed Orthodox church
St Andrew's Church, Kyiv
9 min walk • St. Andrew's Church, perched atop a picturesque hill in the historic city of Kyiv, Ukraine, is not just a place of worship but also a museum that reflects the rich cultural tapestry of the region. This striking example of Baroque architecture, with its vibrant blue...
0.6 miS
Vladimir Nikolaevich Nikolaev, Monuments and statues
Bohdan Khmelnytsky Monument, Kyiv
16 min walk • The Bohdan Khmelnytsky Monument stands as a prominent landmark in the heart of Kyiv, Ukraine, honoring the Cossack Hetman of the Zaporozhian Host. Erected in 1888, this bronze statue commemorates one of the most significant figures in Ukrainian history, Hetman Bohdan...
~900 ftSE
Museum of the writer's life and work
Mikhail Bulgakov Museum, Kyiv
5 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...
0.4 miSE
Church, Architecture, Historical place
Church of the Tithes, Kyiv
10 min walk • The Church of the Tithes or Church of the Dormition of the Virgin was the first stone church in Kyiv. Originally it was built by the order of Grand Prince Vladimir the Great between 989 and 996 by Byzantine and local workers at the site of death of martyrs Theodor the Varangian and his son Johann.
~1740 ftSE
Museum, History museum
National Museum of the History of Ukraine, Kyiv
9 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.
~1350 ftE
Museum, History museum, Art Nouveau architecture
One Street Museum, Kyiv
7 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.
0.4 miNE
Museum, History museum, Specialty museum
Ukrainian National Chernobyl Museum, Kyiv
11 min walk • The Ukrainian National Chernobyl Museum is a history museum in Kyiv, Ukraine, dedicated to the 1986 Chernobyl disaster and its consequences.
~1300 ftE
Church
Pyrohoshcha Church, Kyiv
7 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.
~1470 ftNE
Memorial, Monuments and statues
Fountain of Samson, Kyiv
8 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.

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Which popular attractions are close to Zamkova Hora?

Nearby attractions include Hrestovozdvizenska cerkva, Kyiv (4 min walk), Mikhail Bulgakov Museum, Kyiv (5 min walk), Andriyivskyy Descent, Kyiv (6 min walk), Pyrohoshcha Church, Kyiv (7 min walk).

How to get to Zamkova Hora by public transport?

The nearest stations to Zamkova Hora:

Tram

Zhytniy Rynok • Lines: 14, 18 (5 min walk)
Smyrnova-Lastochkina • Lines: 14, 18 (7 min walk)

Bus

Житнiй ринок • Lines: 119 (6 min walk)
Вознесенський узвіз • Lines: 119 (7 min walk)

Metro

Kontraktova Square • Lines: M2 (8 min walk)
Poshtova Ploshcha • Lines: M2 (16 min walk)

Train

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

Trolleybus

Софійська площа • Lines: 16, 18 (16 min walk)
Златоустівська вул. • Lines: 19, Тр30 (31 min walk)