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I expected little, yet Kiev won me over. I thought it would be an ex-Soviet city like many others, indeed it has a similar selection of churches and Soviet landmarks, yet all are superlative. Oddly given what has transpired since my October visit, Kiev had the most relaxed vibe I have gotten in the ex-Soviet capitals. I hope Ukraine is back on its feet soon and seriously battles corruption. It should be a prime tourist destination in East Europe.
Highlights for me were the cave monasteries of the Kyevo-Pecherska Lavra, the House of Chimeras, and the towering Motherland Monument with superlative, modern Museum of the Great Patriotic War.
Kiev is hilly and the metro is good for getting around though requires so much walking, it is probably closer for most 1-2 stop rides to skip the metro. Like many former-Soviet cities, they have a fun funicular, useful for returning to the heights of the city near St Michael’s and St Andrew’s after descending to the Lavra.
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@Steven : Thanks.
@murtuza – I doubt it ever has much of a busy tourist season so I am imagine about anytime the weather is suitable for you, I was there late October and across the country the weather was quite comfortable. As with most places I would say May and September are good for weather and low seasons most anywhere.
@Steven : What would be a good time of the year to visit Kiev once the current crisis are over?