Lysa Hora, Nature reserve and historic fortress site in Holosiiv district, Kyiv, Ukraine
The wooded hill stands near the confluence of the Dnipro and Lybid rivers, with its upper section remaining clear of vegetation.
The Russian army constructed a fortress in 1872, which later served as an execution site for political prisoners between 1906 and 1917.
The name Lysa Hora appears in Slavic mythology as a meeting place for supernatural entities, notably referenced in works by Nikolai Gogol.
Visitors can access the site by walking southwest from Vydubichi metro station, following paths marked by wooden pagan deity sculptures.
Local researchers identify the area as a geopathic zone, where an ancient legend speaks of a giant snake biting its tail at this location.
Location: Kyiv
Inception: February 17, 1994
GPS coordinates: 50.39445,30.54486
Latest update: May 31, 2025 13:24
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