The route from Kyiv to Zhytomyr is full of hidden gems and amazing places that can easily become part of your trip. Find out where to visit on your way from city to city

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The road from Kyiv to Zhytomyr is about 140 km long, and this way is full of unique places and attractions. We have collected the top locations worth visiting on the way from the capital to Zhytomyr to make your trip even more interesting and eventful.

Korostyshiv quarry

Korostyshiv granite quarry is one of the most unusual places on the Kyiv-Zhytomyr route. This place attracts with its crystal clear water surrounded by granite rocks.

Here you can not only take impressive photos, but also relax in nature, swim in the warm season or even dive off the cliffs. The quarry is popular among tourists and outdoor enthusiasts.

Svyatodukhiv Monastery

If not for the crosses, the wooden buildings by the lake would resemble a recreation centre or a restaurant. But this is a holy monastery founded by the Archbishop of Zhytomyr and Ovruch in gratitude for his rescue in a car accident.

Near the monastery is a picturesque flooded quarry called Vysokyi Kamen. The monastery is located near Korostyshiv. 

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Church of the Nativity of the Virgin Mary

The Baroque-Renaissance style cathedral was built at the expense of the Olzizar family in the XVIII century. In the church you can see the Olzizar family crypt, and the City Park is located nearby on the banks of the Teteriv River.

In Soviet times, it was a granary, and only in 1991 was it returned to the Catholic community of the city. When the church was being restored, Jan Olizar, the last of the count's family, helped with the financial support.

Museum of Cosmonautics

The Sergiy Korolev Cosmonautics Museum in Zhytomyr is a unique place that allows you to plunge into the world of space exploration and pay tribute to the great designer and founder of Ukrainian cosmonautics. The museum is an important point of interest for anyone interested in the history of space exploration.

Chatsky's Head

This is one of the most famous natural attractions in the Zhytomyr region. This unusual rock, shaped like a human head, rises above the Teteriv River in the vicinity of Zhytomyr. The place is shrouded in legends and attracts both tourists and nature lovers.

Despite its short length, the route between Kyiv and Zhytomyr has something to surprise its guests. However, do not forget that these cities also have many fascinating places that can win the hearts of tourists. You can find more tours of Kyiv and Zhytomyr on Visit Ukraine, which contains more than eight hundred excursions and tours throughout Ukraine.

We remind you! Zhytomyr is one of the greenest cities on the map of Ukraine, which is both an industrial and cultural centre. The city is famous for its compactness, close proximity to the capital and comfortable conditions for a measured life. How much does it cost to live in Zhytomyr, and how does it differ from life in other regional centres of Ukraine, we tell you here.