Description
⭐ Overview
This exclusive experience takes you inside one of Europe’s tallest statues and up to the legendary shield observation platform. From here, you’ll enjoy unmatched panoramic views over the Dnipro River, the Left Bank skyline, Lavra monastery complex, and the vast green hills surrounding Kyiv.
🧭 What’s Included
- Guided entry into the Motherland Monument
- Official access to the shield platform at 91m
- Expert English-speaking guide
- Safety briefing + assistance during the ascent
- Time on the platform for photos and views
⛰️ About the Ascent
The route takes you through the statue’s internal structure, including small elevators, narrow passages and vertical ascent ladders used by technicians. It’s safe but adventurous, and suitable for anyone with a reasonable level of mobility and no issues with heights or confined spaces.
At the top, you step out onto a secure platform hidden inside the upper slits of the shield, suspended high above Kyiv. The view is spectacular and completely unforgettable.
View from the top of the Kyiv Motherland Monument
🔒 Safety & Conditions
- Tours run only when weather and security conditions are officially approved for visitor ascents.
- Numbers are limited for safety.
- Our guides receive real-time updates on weather and security regulations.
- In the event of an air-raid alert, access will be temporarily paused. Your guide will handle everything and keep you informed.
- Your safety is always our priority.
🕒 Duration
Approx. 1–1.5 hours
(Including ascent, time at the top, and descent)
👕 What to Bring / Wear
- Comfortable clothing
- Good footwear
- Power bank (optional — good for photos)
- A small bag only (no large backpacks inside the monument)
👤 Who Can Join?
The experience is perfect for:
- adventurous travellers
- photographers
- history lovers
- anyone wanting Kyiv’s most impressive viewpoint
- Not recommended for those with severe vertigo, claustrophobia, or mobility limitations.
🔥 Ready to See Kyiv from the Motherland’s Shield?