Cities in Ukraine

In 2012, over 20 million visitors choose Ukraine as their holiday destination thanks to the country’s stunning beauty: from skiing in the Carpathian Mountains to swimming in the Black Sea, Ukraine is popular with tourists all year round.

What some may not know is that Ukrainian cities have a lot to offer too and are unique places where old meets the new. First-time visitors are likely to be impressed by the local architecture and the welcoming spirit of Ukrainians.

Top Cities in Ukraine to Explore
Every Ukrainian town offers a unique atmosphere. Those on the Eastern side of the country will show greater Russian influence in the buildings and local food and culture while some cities in West Ukraine are more similar to famous European centers.

Here is a list of the main Ukrainian cities in order of population:

Kyiv	Kharkiv	Donetsk	Odessa
Dnipro	Lviv	Zaporizhzhya	Mykolayiv
Kryvyi Rih	Mariupol	Luhansk	Sebastopol

Cities like the capital Kyiv and the seaside destination Odessa are internationally known. Sebastopol is the largest city in Crimea and a place of rich history, starting with an ancient Greek colony and becoming a strategic port for the Russian Empire, the Soviet Union and now, Crimea.

Kryvyi Rih is a major industrial center, the main steel-city in Eastern Europe, globally recognized as an important center for the iron-ore mining and metallurgic industries. Mykolayiv is a crucial transportation hub and the main shipbuilding center of the Black Sea. It has a number of research institutions and plenty of gorgeous parks.

The Most Beautiful Cities in Ukraine for a Holiday
Every town in the country has its own color and taste. Keep reading to discover the must-visit cities in Ukraine.

Where to start: the capital Kyiv
Since most holidaymakers fly to Ukraine and are likely to land in Kyiv, this is where many journeys start.

Kyiv is the capital, the largest, and the most populous city in the country. It is rich in history and has served as the capital of the Soviet Union for some time.

Visitors will remain speechless in front of its grand architecture, from medieval constructions to magnificent golden churches and impressive Soviet buildings.