The Most Beautiful Cities of Ukraine: Top 10

In search of the world’s most beautiful corners, we often fail to notice how beautiful the cities in Ukraine are. It is no wonder that writers from around the world often mention them in poetry, depict them on canvas, and sing about them in songs. Which Ukrainian places can amaze with their beauty and architecture, inspire admiration, and make you want to come back to them again?

1. Vinnytsia — a piece of European comfort

Do you want to see a modern European town without leaving Ukraine? Then it is worth coming to Vinnytsia! This is an incredibly beautiful city on the picturesque banks of the Southern Bug River. Thanks to the well-preserved monuments of the 14th century.

Vinnytsia has many places for romantic walks:

• Along the waterfront with the Roshen fountain, which in its size can compete with many European fountains.
• Take a spring walk under the blooming branches of Japanese sakura, planted near the monument to the Heroes of Chernobyl
• Admire the Bug from the height of the Kyiv Bridge and find a miniature sculpture in the shape of a cat on it.
• Walk along the alleys of the shady Kumbary Park or Gorky Park.

What to see in Vinnytsia:

• Castle Hill, from which a wonderful view opens over the city and its outskirts;
• Transfiguration Cathedral;
• the Pirogov Museum;
• the Vinnytsia Zoo.

2. Uman — a flower of greenery and romance

One of the most beautiful places in Ukraine is romantic Uman, where there are always many tourists thanks to one of the largest dendrological parks — Sofiivka. In addition, the city is known for the

Uman impresses with its cozy streets and beautiful parks. When coming to the city, you should definitely walk along the green alleys of Nova Sofiivka, look at the beauty of its night sculptures, visit the famous grave of the Hasidic rabbi Nachman, learn more about the city’s history at the local history museum, or see St Nicholas Cathedral, built in honor of the victory over Napoleon.

What to see in Uman:

• Sofiivka Arboretum;
• Nova Sofiivka Park;
• the “Pearl of Love” fountains;
• the Church of the Blessed Virgin Mary;
• the grave of Rabbi Nachman.

3. Yaremche — a mountain flower

In the picturesque valley of the Prut River lies one of the most charming towns of Western Ukraine — Yaremche. It is not only a well-known tourist town, but also a unique place that can heal body and soul, giving a good feeling and wonderful memories.

Yaremche is not only an ideal town for a winter holiday, but also one of the best options for a summer health retreat. The presence of mineral springs and the opportunity to take interesting walks in the Carpathian Reserve, to the waterfalls or to the remarkable rocks will help you fully feel the beauty of the Ukrainian mountains.

Here you can constantly admire the beauty of nature or spend time in a more educational way, getting acquainted with the local natural and architectural sights.

What to see in Yaremche:

• the forests of the Carpathian Reserve;
• Probiy Waterfall;
• the railway bridge, which is over 100 years old;
• ancient wooden churches of the 17th-17th centuries;
• the “Girl’s Tears” waterfall;
• the unique exhibits of the ethnography and ecology museum.

4. Ancient Lviv — a pearl of the Middle Ages

Lviv is one of the most beautiful cities in Ukraine, and it leaves no visitor indifferent. The prevailing atmosphere of comfort, grandeur, and romance captivates everyone who spends even an hour on its streets. It is one of the most popular cities, beloved by tourists, because only here there are so many museums and interesting places to relax. Every shop, cafe, or restaurant attracts with its distinctive interior, concept, and history. Thanks to the large number of ancient monuments, there is an opportunity to learn many interesting facts about Lviv itself, its history, and famous figures while walking through museums and streets.

Lviv is known not only for its beautiful architecture, but also for its aromatic coffee. Almost every step has cozy coffee shops where you can taste different coffee or chocolate drinks.

In Lviv there are many unusual museums, including:

• Museum-Pharmacy
• Beer Museum
• Post Museum
• Magnet Museum
• Weapons Museum.

What to see in Lviv:

• Italian Courtyard;
• Rynok Square;
• Dominican Cathedral;
• Boim Chapel;
• Church of St Andrew;
• House of Scientists.

5. Kharkiv — a modern city

Kharkiv is not only Ukraine’s former capital, but also one of its most beautiful modern cities. In terms of scale and pace of construction, it is surpassed only by the capital, yet it continues to impress with its use of the latest technologies and modern features, which make it not only beautiful but also the most modern city in Ukraine.

There is a large number of recreational areas worth visiting in Kharkiv:

• Feldman Ecopark, full of a variety of leisure activities for children and adults;
• the cozy Strilka Square;
• a favorite place for Kharkiv residents — Zhuravlivskyi Hydropark;
• a botanical garden with a large variety of plant species;
• the spacious T. H. Shevchenko City Garden.
• Fantasy Park

6. Kyiv — a dynamic and multifaceted city

Kyiv’s beauty has been mentioned many times in songs, poems and verse. This city impresses with its scale, the number of interesting sights and mysterious places. In spring it is drowned in greenery and flowers, in summer it flashes with all the colors of the rainbow, in golden autumn it creates a romantic mood, and in winter it resembles a true fairy tale. The city offers many options for varied leisure. You can learn a lot by getting acquainted with the exhibits of more than one hundred different museums or by walking through famous historical places yourself. See the majestic Kyiv-Pechersk Lavra with your own eyes, feel the unique atmosphere of its holy places, or spend time actively by ordering a variety of services for active recreation. Surfing, jumping, karting, diving, skating, cycling, riding scooters or horseback riding — the capital will not let anyone get bored, offering extreme sensations and unforgettable memories.

What should you see in Kyiv:

• Andriivskyi Descent;
• Landscape Alley;
• Volodymyr Pedestrian Bridge;
• Volodymyrska Hill;
• St. Michael’s Golden-Domed Cathedral;
• St. Andrew’s Church;
• St. Sophia’s Cathedral;
• Golden Gate;
• St. Nicholas Roman Catholic Church.

7. Chernivtsi — the Ukrainian “Paris”

Have you ever been to Paris? If not, be sure to visit one of Ukraine’s most charming cities — Chernivtsi. For the hospitality of its residents, love of flowers, cozy atmosphere and beautiful historic architecture, the city is called the Ukrainian Paris. A holiday in such a place will leave only pleasant memories, from the tasty dishes of local restaurants and cafes to the chance for a good rest in modern hotel complexes. By day, Chernivtsi is open for a cultural introduction to architecture, history and art, and at night the city comes alive with nightclubs, dance bars, pubs and clubs. It is impossible to get bored here!

What to see in Chernivtsi:

• Musical Drama Theater;
• Ship House;
• Turkish Well;
• Art Museum;
• Jesuit Church;
• City Hall;
• Former Residence of the Metropolitans;
• Turka Square.

8. Odesa — a maritime pearl

Odesa is not only one of the popular cities for a summer holiday, but also truly the maritime pearl of Ukraine. Here a friendly atmosphere prevails, and in the height of the tourist season it is always hot and sunny. Visitors to the city can look forward not only to tasty dishes made from local delicacies, but also to luxurious views, the unforgettable sound of the sea and sandy beaches.

Odesa is a beautiful and interesting city, where almost every lane, side street or street has its own legend. It is interesting not only for its historical sights, but also for its famous streets, which are worth seeing:

• Lanzheronivska St.
• Frantsuzkyi Boulevard
• Deribasivska St.
• Hretska St.
• Marazliivska St. and others.

Odesa is truly a beautiful city that sinks into greenery in summer and shines in winter with bright multicolored lights and lanterns. Its streets often become the main theme for paintings, its lanes a favorite place for film shoots, and its endless sea landscapes a muse for poets. Would you like to draw a little inspiration too? Then you should definitely relax in Odesa!

9. Uzhhorod — a blooming city

Uzhhorod is a small but cozy city where you want to rest from noise and bustle. The calm and romantic atmosphere is ideal for dates. In autumn the city is decorated with the orange colors of the leaves, in winter it turns white with snow cover, and in autumn the sakura alleys bloom here. The gentle blossom of sakura is replaced by the fragrant lime blossom of the linden alley — the longest alley in Europe, stretching 2,2 km. The city has many miniature monuments that can be found in the most unexpected places.

What to see in Uzhhorod:

• Witch Mountain;
• Uzhhorod Castle;
• Museum of Folk Architecture and Rural Life;
• Transcarpathian Regional Art Museum;
• Exaltation of the Cross Cathedral;
• Horianska Rotunda.

10. Zaporizhzhia — a piece of the Cossack spirit

Zaporizhzhia is a city where you not only involuntarily immerse yourself in the XVI-XVII centuries, becoming part of the Zaporozhian Sich, but also have the opportunity to learn about interesting historical places and admire beautiful landscapes. In Zaporizhzhia is one of the seven wonders of Ukraine — the Khortytsia National Reserve, which lets you see for yourself what Cossack life was like, what they did and the conditions in which they lived. On the western part of the island is one of the romantic places — “Swallow’s Nest”, from which there is an incredibly beautiful view of the Dnipro and Bayda Island. According to legend, all who visit this place will be able to strengthen their feelings.   

What to see in Zaporizhzhia:

• Zaporizhzhia Botanical Garden;
• Equestrian Theater
• Dubovyi Hai Park
• Children’s Railway
• Voznesenskyi Park
• “Zaporizhzhia Sich” on Khortytsia Island