First and foremost, St. Sophia Cathedral is the most beautiful historical site in Ukraine. It dates from the eleventh century, and houses one of the world's largest collections of unique mosaics and frescoes from the first quarter of that century. Kyiv-Pechersk Lavra is an Orthodox monastery near Kyiv built-in 1051 by monks Anthony and Theodosius. It is an exceptional landmark of Ukrainian and international culture. The monastery became the seat of Christianity in Kievan Rus in the eleventh century.

St. Sophia's Cathedral is Kyiv's flagship and oldest church, as well as a famous icon of the city, with an array of cupolas and a highly painted interior. Admire the cathedral's 13 Orthodox-style cupolas, the tallest of which towers at 29 meters, which was built in 1037 as a commemoration of a war victory (94 ft). Take some time to visit the building and observe the elaborate frescoes, paintings, and decorations, many of which date back to the structure's early days and are significant in Kyiv's religious life. Within, you'll see magnificent pictures of church founding fathers, angels, and St. Sophia herself, all of which are enhanced with gleaming gold paint and tiles. Don't miss seeing the tomb of Yaroslavl the Wise, the man who first commissioned the building's construction.

The entire historic center of Lviv has been designated as a UNESCO World Heritage Site. The city has never changed its name since it was founded in 1254. Lviv has the most architectural monuments of any city in Ukraine. The Town Hall, Rynok Square's ensemble, the Black House, the Kornyakt Palace, the former Dominican Church, the Royal Arsenal, the Powder Tower, the City Arsenal, the Bernardine Monastery, the Latin Cathedral, St. George's Cathedral, and others are only a few examples.

Skating on the open-air rink at Lviv Rynok Square allows you to feel the romance of a winter evening. Warm-up with some delectable flavored coffee or spicy mulled wine.

Known as one of the most beautiful historical sites in Ukraine, the Struve Geodetic Arc is a chain of survey triangulations that stretches 2,820 kilometers (1,750 miles) from Hammerfest, Norway, to the Black Sea, passing through ten nations and yielding the first exact measurement of a meridian arc. The 'Struve Arc,' a cross-border scientific and cultural heritage object, is made up of 258 triangles that create a chain of 256 primary points. The chain is 2820 meters long in all.

It was able to determine the correct size and shape of the planet Earth, proving Newton's claim that our world is a three-dimensional oval, thanks to the Arc. In geodesy, the arc is significant, as it is a testament to international scientific cooperation.

There are 94 component elements in 18 nations that make up this international property. European Beech has spread from a few isolated refuge places in the Alps, Carpathians, Dinarides, Mediterranean, and Pyrenees over a few thousand years, in a process that is still happening, since the end of the last Ice Age. The tree's ability to adapt to many climatic, geographical and physical conditions is linked to its successful growth throughout a continent.

There are 78 different forests in 15 different nations. Ukraine has 12 (25%) of the total. Imagine the ancient emerald-black spruces strewn with snow whispering about something at the summit. The mountains, shrouded in legends and mysteries, appear as fantastic giants against the azure sky. And you're enthralled by these snow-covered landscapes as if you're a child anticipating a Christmas miracle. This is such a place – one-of-a-kind and brimming with real-life, embodied fairy stories from childhood.

The Carpathian Region's Wooden Tserkvas consists of 16 wooden churches constructed from horizontal logs in Poland and Ukraine. They are scattered throughout the Carpathian Mountains. In the 16th and 19th centuries, congregations of Eastern Orthodox and Greek Catholic faiths constructed them.

In 2011, UNESCO added sixteen wooden churches from the Carpathian area of Ukraine and Poland to the World Heritage List. Ukraine is home to eight of them. Galician, Lemko, Boyko, and Hutsul are the four architectural styles used to construct churches. This is an example of a now-extinct wood-building tradition.

The Holy Dormition Kyiv Caves Lavra, a World Heritage Site and one of the region's most important epicenters for Eastern Orthodoxy, features a variety of medieval fortresses, churches, tombs, and architectural buildings. Explore the grounds of this sprawling ecclesiastical complex, which began as a simple network of underground tunnels and dwelling quarters in 1051.

There are passageways, relics, chapels, and dwellings throughout the cave system. A large collection of religious items and artwork is housed in an on-site museum. Visit the catacombs and the tombs of Orthodox saints on a guided tour. For a panoramic perspective of Kyiv, climb to the top of the 97 m (316 ft) bell tower.

Lychakiv Cemetery is one of Ukraine's beautiful historical sites, including burials of soldiers, renowned persons, lords, and a plethora of magnificent monuments. Explore the 86 various plots spread out across 42 hectares of the vast cemetery, which has over 400,000 burials (104 acres).

You can join a guided tour to visit a selection of the most famous graves and individuals buried here. Don't miss the "Defenders of Lwow" plot, an elegant memorial remembering the sacrifices of Lviv's young Polish defenders during the Polish-Ukrainian War, which lasted from 1918 to 1919.

Even though the medieval-era original was razed by Soviet authorities before World War II, St. Michael's Golden-Domed Monastery nevertheless survives today, retaining much of its past splendor. The church, which was deemed historically useless by the Communist regime and obliterated in 1936, was restored by the Ukrainian government as a post-independence project by 2000.

Take a stroll around the cathedral grounds and see the golden domes and sky-blue paint. Admire the many images of the Archangel Michael, the patron saint of the city, notably the golden statue that stands high over the entryway. Make a point of visiting the museum to observe exhibitions showing religious objects related to the cathedral and chronicling its history.

Kyiv Funicular connects two historic neighborhoods of the city by transporting you up and down Volodymyrska Hill in a couple of minutes. Embark on a journey down the Dnieper River between the upper old town and the Podil neighborhood on the turn-of-the-century funicular, which opened in 1905.

To obtain the finest view, take a seat near the front or back of the vehicle. From the top, you can see the river and the waterfront below. There are two automobiles. Halfway up the slope, the track separates into two, allowing them to pass each other. A cable pulley system pulls the ascending car up the hill. It is propelled by the weight of the descending car, which is helped by an electric motor in the top station. The journey takes about 2.5 minutes. Every day, the railway transports over 10,000 passengers.