Kontraktova Square, Square in Podil Raion, Kyiv, Ukraine

Kontraktova Square is a broad paved square in the Podil district of Kyiv, Ukraine. It is bordered by a row of buildings, including a white structure with arched windows and a bell tower, a long pale yellow building, and several parked cars along the kerb.

The square dates back to the times of Kyivan Rus and became the city's center after the Upper Town was destroyed. In the 19th century, it was renamed Aleksandrovska, then Krasna, and in 1990 it got back its original name.

The name of the square comes from the contracts that merchants signed here, and today it remains a meeting point for locals and visitors. You can see the Samson Fountain, a popular spot for photos, and the square often hosts small markets and events.

The square is easy to explore on foot, with wide open spaces and flat paving. It is a good starting point for walks around Podil, and you can reach it by metro or bus, though the area gets busy at weekends.

In 1938, a British Mark V tank was placed in the center of the square as a monument, and it stayed there until the late 1950s. The square also has a 43-meter (141-foot) Ferris wheel installed in 2017, offering views over Podil.