Monument to the Unknown Soldier: A Tribute to Valor and Sacrifice

Getting There

• Metro

  If you're starting from Maidan Nezalezhnosti (Independence Square), take the Metro Line 2 (the blue line) from Maidan Nezalezhnosti station towards Lvivska Brama. Get off at the next stop, which is Poshtova Ploshcha. From there, transfer to Metro Line 1 (the red line) at Kontraktova Ploshcha station and head toward Vystavkovyi Tsentr. Get off at Vystavkovyi Tsentr station. Once you exit, head southeast to the entrance of the National Botanical Garden. The Monument to the Unknown Soldier is located in the Pechersk region of the city, just a short walk from here.

• Walking

  From the National Botanical Garden, walk east down the hill towards the Park of Eternal Glory. As you walk, you will see the towering Monument to the Unknown Soldier. The park is well marked, and the monument is situated at the top of the hill, offering a great view of the Dnipro River.

• Bus

  If you prefer a bus, from the Central Railway Station, take bus number 24 or 55, which goes directly to the Pechersk area. Disembark at the stop 'Park of Eternal Glory' or 'Monument to the Unknown Soldier'. From the bus stop, the monument is just a short walk away, and clear signs will lead you in the right direction.

• Tram

  From the city center, you can also take tram number 18 from the stop 'Zoloti Vorota' and head towards 'Pecherska'. Get off at the stop 'Park of Eternal Glory'. The monument is located a short distance away, in the same park.