The territory of the settlement of chronicle Zvenyhorod
A visit to the reserve is a journey through the Zvenyhorod Valley, where there was one of the largest princely cities in the 11th-13th centuries in what is now Ukraine. The reserve manages an archaeological site with an area of over 32 hectares. Today, the area is open to the public, both for independent and guided visits. Anyone can walk along the paths to the places where the prince's palace, boyar and craftsmen's quarters once stood, as well as climb the citadel, the most fortified place in medieval Zvenyhorod, from which its development began. We invite you to a fascinating journey through space and time, and the stories our guides tell will make it especially interesting.Plan a visit
Museum of the reserve
A visit to the museum of the Ancient Zvenyhorod Historical and Cultural Reserve is an opportunity to rediscover the legendary chronicle city. The exposition in the two-story building tells the story of the little-known princely capital in detail using various means. The exposition consists of an exhibition of banners, graphic materials, a film about ancient Zvenyhorod, and augmented reality objects. Before February 24, 2022, the exhibition also included artifacts of the medieval city that archaeologists found during large-scale excavations in Zvenyhorod. Currently, the artifacts are temporarily unavailable for visitors to see. But we will return them to the showcases as soon as possible. A special offer from our museum is the first virtual reality tour in Ukraine that allows you to see the city of the 12th century. Using VR glasses, visitors can see 12 places of ancient Zvenyhorod. Four of them are interiors of churches and palaces, eight are streets, squares, and panoramas of the city. Entrance ticket to the museum is 50 UAH. Ticket for a tour of the medieval city in VR glasses is 50 UAH
Princely Zvenyhorod in VR
A special offer from Ancient Zvenyhorod Historical and Cultural Reserve is the first virtual reality tour in Ukraine that allows you to see the city of the 12th century. Using VR glasses, visitors can see 12 places of ancient Zvenyhorod. Four of them are interiors of churches and palaces, eight are streets, squares, and panoramas of the city. The recreated locations show a very versatile Zvenyhorod: A city of princes and ordinary artisans. In virtual reality, you can see the most iconic buildings of the city, such as churches and palaces, not only from the outside on city panoramas, but also see the interiors. All the reconstructions are based on the findings of archaeologists of the past years. Entrance ticket to the museum is 50 UAH. Ticket for a tour of the medieval city in VR glasses is 50 UAH
Art gallery
A mysterious and very beautiful building, which is certainly an adornment of the central square of Zvenyhorod, is the Prosvita building. It is also called the old People's House or the Art Gallery. The building was built in 1926 by an Argentine of Ukrainian descent, with the financial support of the diaspora. It is said that the building's interiors were originally decorated with paintings: scenes from the history of Ukraine could be seen on the walls. However, during the Soviet era, these murals were repeatedly painted over and, according to the legend, eventually destroyed. The building was given to the reserve in 2020. It is currently awaiting restoration work.
Guided tours
In the Ancient Zvenyhorod Reserve, you can book guided tours for both adults and children. During the tours for adults, you will hear more details about the history and life of the inhabitants of the ancient city. At the same time, children's tours are skillfully adapted for the perception of small and young visitors of all ages. Please note that presently you need to book a guided tour two to three days before the planned visit. You can make a pre-order by calling the museum's phone number.
Program for children
Excursion or quest? In order to maximize children's interest in history and tell them about life in medieval Zvenyhorod, we suggest visiting our reserve and ordering a children's guided tour or a quest. A guided tour for children is a story about the princely city, which is adapted for children of different ages. It is conducted by guides who have been working with children for many years and know how to tell about ancient times in a bright, interesting and informative way. Specially developed in cooperation with our partners School travel, the quest will not only allow you to learn a lot of interesting things, but also to feel like real archaeologists! It's an hour and a half of fun, riddles, teamwork and an unforgettable treasure hunt! To book a tour or a quest, please call the museum's phone number three to four days in advance.