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Ukraine is a large country in Eastern Europe known for its Orthodox churches, Black Sea coastline and forested mountains. Its capital, Kiev, features the gold-domed St. Sophia’s Cathedral, with 11th-century mosaics and frescoes. Overlooking the Dnieper River is the Kiev Pechersk Lavra monastery complex, a Christian pilgrimage site housing Scythian tomb relics and catacombs containing mummified Orthodox monks.
Most touristy places take cards, however smaller shops may require cash. Make sure you always carry some on you.
The currency here is Ukrainian hryvnia. The symbol is ₴ or UAH.
Free withdrawals at these ATMs.
3 000 UAH should be enough for a few days.
If you’re asked to choose between local currency and Euros, always choose local currency.
Most EU mobile plans will charge you for roaming.
Wifi is readily available, especially in coffee shops.
If you want to get a local SIM card, you can learn about your options here.
Tipping is an unusual practice. But if you find the service above average, it is acceptable to leave a tip of up to 10%.
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This one! It’s the standard European plug.
They drive on the right side of the road here.
Google and Apple Maps both work well here.
Otherwise, we recommend Rome2Rio as the best way to find out how to get anywhere. It even tells you the cost of each option.
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