Andriyivskyy Descent, A Cultural Walk Through Art and Craftsmanship

Andriyivsky uzviz Verkhniy Gorod
Can reach handmade crafts
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Introduction

Andriivskyi Uzviz is located in the ancient cultural district of Kiev, named after St. Andrew's Church. During the Kievan Rus period, artisans and small merchants lived in the lower city, so Andriivskyi Uzviz became an important place for them to trade crafts. Today, the street has been restored to its appearance in the last century and has handicraft workshops and art salons selling various crafts and souvenirs with Ukrainian ethnic characteristics. Andriivskyi Uzviz is 720 meters long, winding down from St. Andrew's Church to the Podil district of the lower city. As a popular tourist destination, there are small stalls selling various souvenirs and crafts along the way. Here, visitors can buy all kinds of souvenirs, including handicrafts, paintings and Soviet-style products.
Address
Andriyivsky uzviz Verkhniy Gorod
Transportation
If coming from the south, please refer to the directions to St. Andrew's Church. If coming from the Podil area (i.e. from the north), get off at the Kontraktova Ploshcha station on the M3 green line of the subway. At the southern exit, you'll see the bus terminal. Walk southeast along the tram tracks for about 300 meters. Use the green roof of St. Andrew's Church as a landmark. When you reach the intersection, turn right (southwest) and you'll be at the north end of Andrew's Descent.