Gorodetsky House: A Historical Jewel of Kyiv

Getting There

• Car

  If you're driving from the Black Sea Coast to Gorodetsky House, start by heading north on the M14 highway. Follow the M14 until you reach the intersection with the M05 highway near Odesa. Merge onto the M05 heading northeast towards Kyiv. Continue on the M05 for approximately 450 kilometers. Once you enter Kyiv, follow signs for the city center and the Pechers'kyi district. Use a navigation app or GPS to guide you to Bankova St, 10, where the Gorodetsky House is located. Parking may be limited in this area, so consider looking for nearby parking facilities or street parking. Expect to pay for parking, which typically costs around 20-40 UAH per hour.

• Public Transportation

  To reach Gorodetsky House via public transportation, first, take a train or bus from your location on the Black Sea Coast to Kyiv. Buses frequently depart from major cities like Odesa and Mykolaiv to Kyiv, and the journey typically takes about 6-8 hours. Once you arrive at the Kyiv Central Bus Station or Kyiv-Pasazhyrskyi Train Station, you can take the Metro. Board the Metro on the Red Line (Line 1) at the 'Vystavkovyi Tsentr' station. Travel to 'Independence Square' (Maidan Nezalezhnosti) station, and transfer to the Blue Line (Line 2) at 'Independence Square.' Travel one stop to 'Kontraktova Ploshcha,' then transfer to a bus or tram heading towards the Pechers'kyi district. Alternatively, you can walk from 'Independence Square' to Gorodetsky House, which is about a 15-20 minute walk. Ensure you have some cash (UAH) for the Metro fare, which costs approximately 8 UAH.