Saint Sophia's Cathedral - a UNESCO World Heritage Site known for its beautiful frescoes and mosaicsKiev Pechersk Lavra - an ancient monastery complex with underground caves housing mummified monksIndependence Square (Maidan Nezalezhnosti) - a historic square that has been the site of many important events in Ukrainian historyGolden Gate - a reconstructed medieval gate that was part of the ancient city fortificationsAndriyivskyy Descent - a historic street lined with colorful buildings, art galleries, and souvenir shopsNational Museum of the History of Ukraine in the Second World War - a museum dedicated to the history of Ukraine during World War IIMariinsky Park - a large park with beautiful gardens, walking paths, and views of the Dnieper RiverChernobyl Museum - a museum dedicated to the Chernobyl nuclear disaster of 1986National Opera of Ukraine - a beautiful opera house that hosts performances of opera, ballet, and classical musicTaras Shevchenko Park - a peaceful park named in honor of the famous Ukrainian poet and author.