Autumn in Kyiv is a time when the city turns into a palette of bright colours. We have collected seven locations that will help you not only create incredibly beautiful and atmospheric photos, but also allow you to enjoy the nature and architecture of Kyiv during this special time of year

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Autumn Kyiv is a real find for your Instagram feed. At this time, the Ukrainian capital turns golden and red and becomes an ideal location for photo shoots. If you are looking for the most photogenic places for autumn photos on Instagram, here are seven great options that will emphasise the atmosphere of the season.

Feofaniya Park

Feofaniya is one of the most picturesque places in Kyiv. Here you will find spacious lawns, picturesque lakes and forest trails surrounded by golden and crimson leaves. The park is ideal for secluded photo shoots away from the hustle and bustle of the city, and its natural scenery will make your photos atmospheric and warm.

VDNG

In autumn, the National Complex ‘Expocenter of Ukraine’ (VDNG) becomes a fabulous place for photos. There are many open spaces, forest alleys and picturesque corners. Autumn photos are especially interesting in combination with Soviet-era architectural objects, which create spectacular contrasts.

Dobropark

Dobropark, located near Kyiv, is hosting autumn photo zones and a garden fair until 13 October. Enjoy relaxing among 100-metre-long strips of cereals and perennial grasses. You will find an autumn location with hay bales, pumpkins and other photo zones and, of course, free children's entertainment, recreation areas and a food court.

The location also has a garden fair featuring hydrangeas, chrysanthemums, lavender, miscanthus, cereals, turf, maple, barberry, etc.

Kitaevo 

Kitaevo, or Kitaevo Wasteland, is famous for its picturesque landscapes. The territory of Kitaevo has three small ponds, caves and a 300-year-old chestnut tree. Kitaevo is located on the wooded hills of the Dnipro River, and there are few concrete paths here. There are plenty of places for a photo shoot in Kitayevo: forest glades, pond banks, Kitay Mountain with the ruins of an ancient settlement.

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Vozdvizhenskaya

Beautiful autumn photos can be taken not only against the backdrop of nature, but also in the midst of modern city buildings. Bright, unusual buildings can be a great backdrop for a romantic urban story in your shots. For example, Vozdvizhenska Street in Podilskyi district has a special atmosphere, where you can find many neat, colourful European-style houses, various fences, ladders, and well-kept flower beds. You can take both beautiful portrait photos and many beautiful shots in motion in this place.

Pirogovo

An autumn photo shoot in the Ukrainian style can be organised on the territory of the open-air museum in Pirogovo. Here, against the backdrop of beautiful nature, architectural structures from different times and regions of Ukraine are collected. In addition to old houses, there are wooden churches, chapels, and windmills on the territory. This place will look amazingly beautiful and atmospheric not only on a bright sunny day, but also in cloudy rainy weather.

Heydar Aliyev Park

Although it's not a big park, it's definitely worth a photo shoot here. The park has plants cut into bizarre shapes, a large fountain and steep stairs.

The location is not far from the Lukianivka metro station (24 Hlybochytska Street).

Earlier, we told you about a tour for two ‘5 days of harmony and tranquility’ in the Carpathians. This trip is your personal opportunity to immerse yourself in the atmosphere of nature, relaxation and complete recovery among the mountainous landscapes of the Ukrainian Carpathians. Each day of the tour is filled with a variety of activities that combine physical and mental relaxation. Read here to find out why this tour allows you to return to your true self in the shortest possible time.