The open-air Museum of Folk Architecture and Everyday Life in Ukraine

Arts and Crafts tour in Kiev

Tour Price : 50-70 $ Duration : 1 day Languages: English, Ukrainian, Russian

Ukraine is a rather large country that has many fascinating historic and cultural sites located all over it. But what if you're staying for only have a few days in Kiev and don’t have the time or resources to travel extensively throughout Ukraine? Pirogovo village is the perfect solution that you'll certainly find exciting and entertaining. Located within the line of Kiev, this vast ethnographic site provides a great opportunity to get acquainted with the vast cultural heritage of this land.

Officially it goes by the name of Museum of Folk Architecture, and once you arrive to the place you’ll understand the somewhat strange name. Unique buildings were delivered here from different places in the country, and now there are over 300 architectural exhibits housing thousands of artifacts that depict the folkway of the different people who used to inhabit different regions of Ukraine. The museum was established during the Soviet period, and since then remains to be the most fascinating destination for a guided tour in Kiev.

You won’t regret this exciting tour for sure, as it takes us back in time without taking too far from the city. It's very easy to spend a whole day here, as this place is perfect for taking photos, filming videos or just walking around the unique wooden churches and houses, some of which are several centuries old.

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