Volodymyrskyi Pedestrian Bridge

One of the popular places where there is a fine view of Kyiv is the Volodymyr pedestrian bridge, which connects Khreshchatyi Park and Volodymyrska Hill. The structure appeared in 2019 and, during its short existence, has already been repaired several times because of the constant damage to the glass inserts. The uniqueness of Kyiv’s glass bridge is its expensive construction, which cost the local authorities 260 million UAH. Compared with a Chinese bridge, which is twice as long and has a larger glazed area, Kyiv’s cost the authorities almost 3 times more.

A walk across the pedestrian bridge will allow you not only to enjoy a fine panoramic view of the city, but also to see many interesting sights: the Arch of Friendship of Peoples, Volodymyrska Hill and the monument to Prince Volodymyr, the Kyiv funicular, Andriivskyi Descent, St. Michael's Golden-Domed Cathedral, and more.

Photo from TSN website

Interesting facts about the bridge:

• The length of the bridge is 216 m.
• One of the reasons for building the bridge is to relieve the city's main square of a large number of tourists
• While walking across the bridge, you can see many street musicians
• Cars are prohibited on this bridge, however, a case of driving a car was recorded a couple of months after the opening.
• Everyone can walk across the bridge for free.
• Since the bridge opened (25 May 2019), at least 4 cases of damage to the glass on the floor and the glass railing have been recorded.