Shevchenko Raion, Administrative district in central Kyiv, Ukraine.
Shevchenko Raion is an administrative district in central Kyiv spanning roughly 27 square kilometers. It contains government buildings, universities, churches, and is served by several metro stations that help visitors navigate the area.
The district includes Old Kyiv mount and the Golden Gate, which from the 11th century served as the primary entrance to the medieval settlement. These historic structures continue to shape how the city is understood as an ancient center of the region.
The area is home to several important churches that shape the neighborhood's character and serve as significant places of worship for many residents. These religious sites draw visitors who want to experience local faith and traditions.
The district is well connected by public transport, with several metro stations making orientation and movement straightforward. Visitors should wear comfortable shoes when exploring the hilly areas.
The Ukrainian Club Building in the district hosted the first parliamentary meeting that declared the country's independence in 1917. This building remains a monument to a pivotal moment in national history.
Location: Kyiv
Inception: April 4, 1937
Website: https://shev.kyivcity.gov.ua
GPS coordinates: 50.46269,30.46197
Latest update: December 20, 2025 13:33
Saint Sophia Cathedral
3.9 km
Orthodox Church of Ukraine
4.4 km
Taras Shevchenko National University of Kyiv
4.2 km
38 Peremohy Avenue, Kyiv
1.2 km
Golden Gate
4 km
Igor Sikorsky Kyiv Polytechnic Institute
1.4 km
Saint Andrew's Church
4 km
St Volodymyr's Cathedral
3.9 km
National University of Kyiv-Mohyla Academy
4.1 km
101 Tower
3.6 km
Independence Monument
4.7 km
Monument to Bohdan Khmelnytsky in Kyiv
4 km
Bridge over Saint Volodymyr Descent
4.8 km
Kyiv Funicular
4.4 km
Saint Vladimir Monument
4.6 km
Kyiv TV Tower
1.1 km
St. Cyril's Church
2.4 km
The St. Cyril's Church Museum
2.4 km
Pokrovsky Monastery
2.3 km
Kyiv Zoo
821 m
National Historical Museum of Ukraine
3.9 kmBabyn Yar Holocaust Memorial Center
1.4 km
Hotel Ukraine
4.9 km
Mosaics of Saint Sophia Cathedral in Kyiv
3.9 km
Ukrainian National Tchaikovsky Academy of Music
4.7 km
Flowers of Ukraine
2.4 km
Besarabsky Market
4.8 km
Red University Building
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