Kitaevo hermitage

Culture and History tour in Kiev

Tour Price : 50-70 $ Duration : 1 day Languages: English, Ukrainian, Russian

Kiev has many very special and precious places, some of which remain unknown to the casual visitor and even the local. One of such places is located in the southern district of the capital and is surrounded by beautiful untouched nature that serves as an attraction of its own. I’m talking about the Kitaevo area, which will be the destination for this guided tour in Kiev.

The first thing you'll notice here are the calm ponds surrounded by beautiful forest, along which we’ll stroll while exploring the place. It will be particularly fascinating for people who appreciate untouched nature that is conveniently located in just a few minutes’ drive from the busy capital. As we walk through the shades of the forest to the local monastery, I will tell you the cultural and historical importance of this place.

Though it may look very peaceful and deserted, there was once a settlement with a big castle on one of the hills in the forest, and we will see the remains of these fortifications. There’s also an active cave monastery nearby, which was established during the 14th century. We’ll enter the church above these caves, and have a relaxed walk in Kitaevo afterwards, which will be certainly a good chance from the crowded streets of Kiev.

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