Ancient Kyiv at Kyivan Rus Park. A life-size reconstruction of the fortified center of the ancient city in the 5th–13th centuries

Horses running across the arena of the Kyivan Rus Park
A girl on horseback at the Kyivan Rus Park
The wooden fortress and a festival at the Kyivan Rus Park
A mounted archer at a tournament in the Kyivan Rus Park
An archer shooting from horseback at the Kyivan Rus Park
Horses running across the arena of the Kyivan Rus ParkA girl on horseback at the Kyivan Rus ParkThe wooden fortress and a festival at the Kyivan Rus ParkA mounted archer at a tournament in the Kyivan Rus ParkAn archer shooting from horseback at the Kyivan Rus Park

Ancient Kyiv recreated at 1:1 scale: wooden walls, towers and streets of the Kyiv Citadel of the 5th–13th centuries on a 10-hectare site of the former historic center. This is not a photo backdrop but a full reconstruction of the architecture and daily life of Kyivan Rus, a 45-minute drive from modern Kyiv.

Why visit

  • A 1:1 reconstruction of the Kyiv Citadel of the 5th–13th centuries on 10 hectares of the historic center
  • The longest reconstructed wooden defensive wall of an ancient Rus town in Ukraine
  • The Prince’s Stable with rare ancient horse breeds gathered from all over the world
  • Archery workshops and a zip line for adults and children
  • You can stay overnight right on the grounds, in apartments, a hostel or a campsite
  • Just a 45-minute drive from Kyiv, yet a full immersion in the atmosphere of medieval Rus

Good to know

Ticket prices
From October 30 to December 10 the park works as a landscape park: adult ticket UAH 200, child ticket UAH 80.
Free on your birthday
On your birthday, entry to the park is free (a birthday offer).
Discounts for combat veterans
Combat veterans get reduced admission.
The park is now open as a landscape park
During this period costumed shows and festivals are on hold: the park is open as a historical place for a self-guided walk. The schedule of festivals and events is posted in the calendar on the website.
Opening hours
The park is open daily, 10:00 to 18:00.
Pets allowed, with conditions
Dogs on a leash are welcome; large dogs must wear a muzzle. Do not approach the horses with animals.
Getting there without a car
A minibus from Vydubychi metro station (the stop by the Furshet supermarket), or the direct Kyiv – Stepok bus from Vydubychi bus station.
Tours and school groups
There are tours of the park, a stable tour and a horseback tour, separately for school groups and adults.

The project was founded by the historian Volodymyr Yanchenko, PhD. Its aim is to recreate the architectural and cultural image of the Kyiv Citadel (the City of Volodymyr) at its historical size, based on the scientific data available today. On more than 20 hectares you can stroll along wooden streets, see the longest reconstructed wooden defensive wall in Ukraine, try to read signposts in Old Church Slavonic and feel the atmosphere of a medieval town. The park’s special pride is the Prince’s Stable with rare ancient horse breeds gathered from all over the world; it offers horseback rides, riding lessons and mounted archery training. The park offers a wide choice of activities: archery workshops, a zip line, historical costume rental, tours of the grounds and the stable, as well as birthdays, weddings and corporate events in a medieval setting. You can also stay overnight right on the grounds, in apartments, a hostel or a campsite. For part of the year the park now works as a landscape park, without costumed shows, simply as a historical place for a walk. Festivals and reenactment events are held from time to time; announcements appear in the events calendar on the website.