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Andriivskyi Descent

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Andriivskyi Descent, a 720-metre cobbled street in Kyiv's Podil quarter, climbs to St Andrew's Church and is called the city's Montmartre.

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Andriivskyi Descent — Cobblestone street climbing toward St. Andrew’s Church Andrew Milligan sumo · CC BY 2.0 · edited
Andriivskyi Descent — Cobblestone street climbing toward St. Andrew’s ChurchAndriivskyi Descent — Historic shopfronts and parked cars along the descentAndriivskyi Descent — Colorful façades lining the lower end of the descentAndriivskyi Descent — Cobblestone street beside the descent’s turquoise buildingsAndriivskyi Descent — Old buildings and a car along the sloping streetAndriivskyi Descent — Pedestrians walking past buildings on the cobbled descentAndriivskyi Descent — Street descending between historic façades toward a green hillsideAndriivskyi Descent — View over the descent’s historic buildings and surrounding neighborhood

Why go

  • The neo-gothic house at No. 15, nicknamed the Castle of Richard the Lionheart, built 1902–1904.
  • Sculptures by Ivan Kavaleridze in the park below the church.

Opening hours

Today00:00 – 23:59Show all
Monday00:00 – 23:59
Tuesday00:00 – 23:59
Wednesday00:00 – 23:59
Thursday00:00 – 23:59
Friday00:00 – 23:59
Saturday00:00 – 23:59
Sunday00:00 – 23:59

Don't miss

  • Saint Andrew's ChurchLate-baroque church at the top, built 1744–1754 to a design by Bartolomeo Rastrelli. It has no bells, according to legend.At the top of the descent, beside Starokyivska Hora
  • Bulgakov House, No. 13The writer's former home, now a museum. Bulgakov objects are on the upper floor, themed exhibitions on the lower floor.House 13 on the descent
  • Monument to Yaroslav the WiseHe holds a model of Saint Sophia Cathedral.Along the street; the Shevchenko monument stands to its right
  • Monument to Taras ShevchenkoThe first monument to him in Ukraine.To the right of the Yaroslav the Wise monument
  • Monument to the nose of GogolA playful monument on house 34.House 34 on the descent

Know before you go

  • Open around the clock, every day of the week.

Tips for your visit

  • The street begins at the top beside St Andrew's Church and ends near Kontraktova Square.
  • The Eine-Straße Museum is at No. 2b, and the Kavaleridze workshop museum is at No. 21.
  • Stalls along the street sell glass and ceramic dishes, wooden figurines, toys, medals and coins.
  • Many small bars and cafés line the street, good for a break.
  • Expect building work: the street has been under comprehensive restoration since 2011.

Best time to visit

  • The street hosts many festivals; Kyiv Day celebrations take place on the last weekend of May.

With kids

  • Monuments to Yaroslav the Wise and Taras Shevchenko stand along the street, with a monument to two characters from Chasing Two Rabbits.
  • The climb is steep, on laid cobblestones.

Interesting facts7

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  1. 720 metres

    The descent is 720 metres long and paved with laid cobblestones.

    Andriivskyi Descent - Wikipedia

  2. It is a protected heritage site of national importance.

    Андріївський узвіз - Wikipedia

  3. After Khreshchatyk, it is the best-known street in Kyiv, thanks to its old buildings and resident artist scene.

    Andreassteig (Kiew) - Wikipedia

  4. It was once known as the Borychiv descent.

    Descente Saint-André - Wikipedia

  5. Legend says the church has no bells, since the first bell could flood the left bank.

    Andriivskyi Descent - Wikipedia

  6. The Chasing Two Rabbits monument shows two characters from a play by Mykhailo Starytskyi.

    Andriivskyi Descent - Wikipedia

  7. Many well-known painters have depicted the place.

    Андріївський узвіз - Wikipedia

Shorts

History

The street runs from the top of the hill, where St Andrew's Church stands, down toward Kontraktova Square in Podil. Its upper part began as an old road already in use in the Kyivan Rus era. The name comes from the 18th-century church at the top. Mikhail Bulgakov described the street in his 1925 novel The White Guard, and the house at No. 13, where he lived, is now a museum. Most of its buildings date from the late 19th and early 20th centuries.

  1. 12th centuryThe old name appears in The Tale of Igor's Campaign, a 12th-century poem.
  2. 17th centuryThe first buildings went up on the street.
  3. 1711The passage between the two hills was widened so carts and wagons could use it.
  4. 1991A museum opened in the Bulgakov house to mark the 100th birthday of Mikhail Bulgakov.
  5. 2007A monument to Mikhail Bulgakov opened near his house.
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  1. 2026The Bulgakov monument near the house was dismantled and handed to the sculptor's heir for storage.

Accessibility

  • Level route The street climbs a steep hill, paved with laid cobblestones.

Sources: Andriivskyi Descent - Wikipedia · Andreassteig (Kiew) - Wikipedia · Descente Saint-André - Wikipedia · Андріївський узвіз - Wikipedia · checked 26 Oct 2026

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Questions and answers

How long is Andriivskyi Descent?

The descent is 720 metres long and climbs steeply from Kontraktova Square in Podil up to St Andrew's Church.

How do I get to Andriivskyi Descent in Kyiv?

The street starts at the end of Volodymyrska Street and runs down to Kontraktova Square in the Podil quarter.

Is Andriivskyi Descent good for children?

Children can see several monuments along the way, including a playful monument to the nose of Gogol on house 34. The climb is steep, on laid cobblestones.

Is Andriivskyi Descent wheelchair accessible?

No, the street is not a level route. It climbs a steep hill paved with laid cobblestones.

Which museum is on Andriivskyi Descent?

The Bulgakov House at No. 13 was home to writer Mikhail Bulgakov and is now a museum. Its upper floor shows Bulgakov objects and its lower floor holds themed exhibitions.

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