Ukraine, a democracy of 44 million people, continues to experience a devastating attack. As the world uneasily watches the 8th day of the Russian invasion, people and nations are uniting like never before, sending support and condemning this unjustified war.
Sitting in the heart of Europe, Ukraine celebrated its 30 years of independence last year. While it may seem like a young state, it has a thousand-year history. Throughout this period, it has formed a powerful and resilient nation. Citizens there developed a strong sense of national identity, showing devotion and love to its culture, traditions, architecture, communities, and beyond.
Today, brave defenders are fighting for the future of this country, and we want to showcase all of Ukraine’s unique beauty. That’s why Bored Panda scoured the internet and collected some of the most gorgeous and breathtaking pictures that capture what an incredible land it really is. Continue scrolling, upvote the ones you liked most, and share your thoughts in the comments!
This post may include affiliate links.
The Love Tunnel, Ukraine
Kyiv, Ukraine
Church Of St. Nicholas On The Water
We reached out to Alina Kisina, a Ukrainian-born photographer, artist, curator, and advocate for creativity working in the UK. In her work, she tries to find harmony in chaos through universal human qualities that reach beyond location, gender and social background. "I'm heartbroken and worried sick about everyone in Ukraine, not just my parents, childhood friends, and creative partners," she told Bored Panda.
"Putting the complex history, political dynamic and conspiracy theories to one side for a minute, I'm simply in pain for all those human beings who, just like most of us, were peacefully going about their daily life, working, raising children, creating something, saving for a vacation and now suddenly have to hide in a bomb shelter, flee and fight for their country and its basic freedoms," Alina said.
"I feel their fear and devastation, but also their courage and determination. And although I share the optimism, it's still going to be messy and tragic, and the cost will be not only human life today, but resentment and hatred for generations to come."
House Of Scientists - Lviv, Ukraine
I’ve seen this before, the weird carpet runner situation is to save the beautiful tile floor.
Freedom Is Our Religion. Kyiv, 2017
Vozdvizhenka - A Pearl Of Kyiv. The Elite Micro District Of The City. Each Element And Color Perfectly Refined, They Show A Real Rainbow
Alina moved to the UK when she was 19 and since then has created her home there. However, she revealed that Ukraine is a place of great inspiration and creative freedom she connects to every time she’s there. "It has its own fresh creative energy, irresistible buzz, and infectious ambition oozing out of so many passionate people who manage to do truly great things in art, culture, and education with very limited resources," she added.
"Ukraine is a beautiful country with its tremendous history and stunning natural reserves. I have a soft spot for Ukraine's many rivers, especially those that flow through cities like Kyiv, Dnipro, and Uzhgorod."
The artist recounted that her special place of respite is "a tiny village in the middle of nowhere in the picturesque Carpathian Mountains in Zakarpattia — a perfect hidden place to recharge and enjoy the simple life in serenity."
Just A Metro Station In Kyiv
Christmas Tree At Sofiyivska Square In Kyiv, Ukraine
Old Wooden House In A Forest. Ukraine, The Forest Next To Zbrui Village
Ukraine’s nature, architecture, and landscapes are truly breathtaking, and its culture is strong in many traditions: music, art, cuisine, and more. The country has deep customs, wealthy talent, and a long cultural legacy. People there are known for their soft and generous hospitality, even when they’re facing the most difficult times in their lives.
According to Alina, Ukraine's culture is rich, colorful, and vibrant. "I'm a big fan of Ukrainian folk music with all its playfulness and cheer but also beautiful soulful sadness — both translate into the contemporary music scene beautifully."
Stanislav Grand Canyon In Kherson Moutains, Ukraine
Church In Voevodyno, Transcarpathia, Ukraine
Kyiv, Vozdvizhenka District, September 2020
Today, people all over the world feel inspired by the brave defenders fighting on the streets and outskirts of the attacked cities. The Ukrainian flag is everywhere — waved in the air by thousands marching in protests, draped from the balconies in both big and small cities, attached as pins to the jackets of everyone showing support. People are ready to help, showing great faith in the future of this land.
Spring In Kyiv, Ukraine
Staryi Solotvyn, Zhytomyr Region
Pillow Sculpture In Kyiv
"My sincere hope is that Ukraine will successfully send Putin back home and avoid further human losses, let alone a potential nightmare of this war turning into a full-blown global conflict," Alina told us.
She wishes that Ukraine "will have a chance to recover from the shock and trauma of what for many is simply a betrayal. That the country will find the strength to transcend this devastating experience and turn it into a powerful source of togetherness, wisdom and the greatness they bring. That their new cultural identity will help build a new present and a new future, allowing the country's creativity to flourish and make this world a better and more beautiful place."
Independence Square In Kyiv
Found This Amazing Building While Visiting Kyiv, Ukraine
Kyiv, Ukraine. St. Nicholas Cathedral
"Like any war, even the best of possible scenarios will bring a lot of tragic consequences. Instead of strengthening cultural links and understanding between people, it will multiply separation and hatred which will take decades to undo."
Alina concluded by saying that "too many people on either side of this war had no interest in it, yet they will pay the price. Perhaps it's too early to think about it but I'm already asking myself: what will it take and what can we do to not only repair the damage and bring healing but also make sure it doesn't happen again?"
"Keep In Touch". Popasna, Donbass, Ukraine
When I asked the kids what was the meaning of this painting, they mostly answered that it spoke about love.
In Popasna, the war divides people, not only geographically but also in their convictions. This wall is a tribute to the children of Popasna who manage to stay together despite the adults' madness.
I can’t think of how many children witness the tragic events. I hope they all managed to escape and being ok
Motherland Monument In Kyiv, Ukraine (102m - Taller Than Statue Of Liberty). Museum Of WW2 Inside
Holodomor Victims Memorial - Kyiv, Ukraine
For those who don’t know Holodomor was genocide, perpetrated by the Soviet government, upon Ukraine. Millions starved to death. The photographs of it are some of the most heart wrenching images you could ever see.
House With Chimaeras In Kyiv, Ukraine
House with Chimaeras or Horodecki House - designed by Władysław Horodecki in 1901 in the Art Nouveau style. Due to his detailed architecture, Horodecki was known as the Antoni Gaudí of Kyiv.
"Golden Gate" Is One Of The Most Beautiful Metro Stations Not Only In Ukraine, But Also In Europe
Peaceful Kyiv
Revival Mural In Kyiv
Illuminating Photo I Took On A Trip To Lviv, Ukraine
People's Friendship Arch In Kyiv, Ukraine
Lviv Theatre Of Opera And Ballet
How can someone describe the beauty of this? Magical seems to be an understatement.
Sudak, Crimea, Ukraine
Colorful Kyiv
Baroque Kyiv, Ukraine
My Son Took A Picture Of A Little Cottage Near Lviv, Ukraine I Thought You Might Enjoy
Potemkin Stairs In Odessa
Potemkin Stairs - 192 steps connecting the port with the center, are the entrance gate to the city and are also the most recognizable showcase of Odessa. Standing at their foot, you cannot see their end, in a word, a long staircase.
Lviv. Ukraine Is Beautiful
Uzhgorod, Ukraine
Evening Kyiv With Motherland Statue In Background
An Unusual Tunnel "Fairy Tale" In Odessa, Ukraine
The pattern on the right being a rotation would make my head hurt, but man that's beautiful.
This Street Looks Like LEGO And I Love It
Soviet-Era Architectural Features In Kyiv - Does Anyone Know What These Features Symbolised?
Odessa, Ukraine
The interesting fact about this place is that you can swim here with the dolphins. The dolphinarium in the hotel is always a plus, I discovered an additional attraction - flying a drone with seagulls.
Independence Square, Kyiv, Ukraine
St. Nicholas Cathedral, Kyiv, A Few Days Ago
Vozdvyzhenka, Kyiv - A Neighborhood Of ‘Luxury’ 19th Century European Style Apartments That Were Built In The 21st Century
When the picture was taken back in 2017, they were mostly still unoccupied due to the high price and low demand.
The Beauty Of Ukrainian Architecture
Odessa, Ukraine
Motherland Monument On The Top Of Hill In Kyiv, Ukraine
I love this! Such a wonderful place. They do not deserve the furry being unleashed upon them.
Kyiv, Ukraine
Architectural Face Of Kyiv 1960-1980: Familiar To The Eye, But In Some Ways Spectacular, In Some Ways Unique, Or Even Absurd Buildings
Darnitsky Bridge In Kyiv
One Of The Two Halls Of Parting, Memory Park (Kyiv) Ukraine. Built In 1968–1981
Architect: A. Miletsky concept, design, architectural plastic copyright modeling of the wall of remembrance by artists Ada Rybachuk and Vladimir Melnichenko
Memory Park is a crematorium located on the outskirts of Kiev, Ukraine. Controversial at the time of planning as cremation was a sensitive subject after the WWII genocide and incineration of Ukrainian Jews, this crematorium was designed to avoid any association with the process of cremation. https://urbexhub.com › memory-par...
Add Bright Colors For A Good Mood. Lviv National Academic Opera And Ballet Theatre
Beremytske Nature Park In Ukraine
Kyiv, Ukraine. There Was No Wind, So The Reflection Is Almost Perfect
Vozdvyzhenka Is Like A Palette: Even Brighter When It's Cloudy
My Beautiful City Kyiv
Kyiv, October Of 2021
Tramway In Odessa, Ukraine
Tunnel Of Love, Ukraine
Hidden Kyiv
To Lighten Up The Mood A Bit About Ukraine. Here Are Some Pictures I Took While Visiting Ukraine
Warm Autumn Day In Lviv
Morning At The City Of Zaporozhye. Holy Protection Cathedral
Arriving In Chernivtsi, You Can’t Help But Walk Along This Central Street, Drink Coffee And Eat Here, You Can Also Take Off Directly From The Terraces And Take It All Off
Local Trade Market (Lviv, Ukraine)
A River Of Houses, Kyiv
This Is In Kyiv, My Favorite Cafe
What a cute cafe. I'd love to visit it, only now it's at risk of being destroyed.
Winter At Lviv, Ukraine
The House With Chimeras (Gorodetsky House) In Kyiv, Ukraine
Snow Queen's House
Enjoy New Kyiv Murals And Street Art
Decoration Of The Lutheran Street, Kyiv
"Owls Are Not What They Seem" (Twin Peaks)
Something Will Happen In The Sky
Pidhoretskyi Castle, Lviv Region, Ukraine
Admire The Insane Beauty Of The Nature Of The Ukrainian Carpathians
Vinnitsa, A City That Has Recently Occupied A Top Position In The List Of The Most Comfortable Cities In Ukraine For Living
Lviv, Ukraine
Misty Morning In Kyiv, Ukraine
Autumn In Ukraine
St. Anthony Cathedral, Losyach, Ternopil Region, Ukraine
Kyiv's "Eiffel Tower"
In 2014, Kievgorstroy has built a 16-meter copy of the Eiffel Tower in the French Quarter. That is almost 20 times smaller than the famous building, but, nevertheless, very similar to the original.
The Eiffel Tower in Kyiv can be reached by reaching the Lybidska metro station.
I'm just curious, is it just art, decorative piece? Or used for something?
Looks Like A Mirage
Kyiv-Pechersk Lavra Complex
Pripyat, Ukraine
"Peace To Ukraine" Mural In Kyiv, Ukraine. Picture Taken In July 2015
Statue Of Perun God Of Thunder And War, Kyiv. Erected In 2009 By Ukrainian Followers Of Slavic Native Faith
Starokyivska hill, a place where there was a cult place of Slavic gods in ancient times
Perun is undoubtedly the highest god of the Slavic Pantheon. Worshipped across wide expanses of Slavic Europe and even beyond (as Perkunas he also appears in Baltic mythology), Perun is the reigning lord of the heavens, and the god of lightning and thunder.Mar 29, 2016 https://culture.pl › article
At The Top Of Mount Hoverla. Very Windy And Cold, But Still Incredibly Beautiful
The Yablonovsky-Brunytsky Palace In Pidhirtsi Near Stryi. And This Is The First Palace In The Lviv Region, Which Is Not Restored At Public Expense
Beautiful Lviv
City Geometry
Radomysl Castle, Zhytomyr Region
The City Of Chernivtsi. Cathedral Of The Holy Spirit
Night Sight Odessa, Ukraine
Lviv, Ukraine
Lviv, Ukraine
Sunset In Kyiv, Ukraine
Apartment Architecture, Kyiv, Ukraine
Motherland Monument. Kyiv, Ukraine
These Cars Parked In Kyiv, Ukraine Match Colors In The Ukrainian Flag
Ukraine, Kyiv
Dnipro, Ukraine
St Andrew's Church - Kyiv, Ukraine
Soviet Brutalist Architecture In Ukraine
National Museum Of The History Of Ukraine In The Second World War
Memory complex, 1981. Architect: Viktor Yelizarov, Kyiv, Ukraine.
Beautiful Streets Of Lviv
The Railway Station Of Odessa
The first thing that appeared to my eyes after reaching Odessa. I remember the respect I felt when I looked at this building after leaving the train at 5 a.m., which took me through half of Ukraine. I realized that I am at the other end of Europe, I am surrounded by different realities and a culture different from the one I know every day.
A peculiar mix of excitement and light fear, a distraction that this place will turn out to be, in the face of a homie wandering around Ukraine alone.
Spoiler: Well, it turned out to be a really cordial place, full of contrasts and people who often helped me when I needed that help.
Buki Landscape Park
Sunset Near Kyiv, Ukraine. I Took This Photo From The Plane During A Trip There
Odessa, Ukraine
When You Have Been Living In Kyiv For A Long Time, But You Are Still Finding New Places
Prospekt Svobody 28, Lviv
The Lviv Theatre of Opera and Ballet was constructed between 1897 and 1900. It was built in the classical tradition using forms and details of Renaissance and Baroque architecture, also known as the Viennese neo-Renaissance style.
Vydubychi Monastery
St. Nicholas Roman Catholic Cathedral, Kyiv
Two Times When It Is Most Worthwhile To Go To Tustan - In Early August, When The Knights' Festival Is Held, And In October, When The Forests Around Are Covered With Color
Evening In Lviv
Old Towns Always Have A Very Special Spirit. Lviv, Ukraine
Valery Lobanovsky Dynamo Stadium Is A Football Stadium In Kyiv, The Home Arena Of The Dynamo Football Club, Named After The Team's Long-Term Coach Valery Lobanovsky
St. Sophia's Cathedral, Kyiv, Ukraine
Beautiful But Intriguing Place In Kyiv - Vozdvizhenka. Called "The Oligarch’s Ghost Town"
Kyiv Street Art
Kyiv, Vozdvizhenka, September Of 2021
Kyiv In Film
Vozdvizhenka, Kyiv
“Motherland”, Kyiv, Ukraine
Kyiv, Ukraine In 2020
Birds And Rabbits Mural In Kyiv
Just An Office At Kyiv
Nose. On The Wall. Kyiv
Church Of St. John The Theologian In The Village Of Kurylivka, Kharkiv Region. Built Probably In 1625 Or The End Of The XVIII Century, Rebuilt In 1836
Incredible Chernivtsi
Gothic, Neo-Renaissance And Late Mannerism On The Same Street In The Incredible Lviv
Kyiv Few Weeks Ago
Sunrise In Kyiv
Church At Pechersk-Lavra, Kyiv, Ukraine
Modernist Architecture In Lviv, Ukraine
National Museum Of Folk Architecture And Life Of Ukraine
One Of My Favourite Building In The City. Dnipro, Ukraine. The Building Was Built Between 1912-13
Architecture by Samuil Vilensky.
Three Eras Of Architecture In Lviv, Ukraine
Water Tower In Lviv, Ukraine
Kyiv, Ukraine
Fabulous Andriyivsky Descent And Vozdvyzhenka
Architecture Of Kyiv
Kyiv, Ukraine
How Can I Not Love You Ukraine
Visited Kyiv This Weekend. You Have A Beautiful Capital With A Lot Of Character, Which You Frankly Don't Find In Most Of The Rest Of Europe
Another Beautiful Subway Station In Kyiv. It Is Even More Beautiful As It Looks Like In The Picture
Seving now, sadly as a bomb shelter to many. Putin is a soulless bastard!
Colorful Lviv
Evening In Kyiv
Building Of Kyiv Polytechnic Institute
Another Perspective - A Different Vision. Lviv Opera
I Remember The Time When It Was Possible To Take Photos Without Tourists In The Frame Near Tustan
Took This Picture With My Phone In Lviv, Ukraine Few Years Ago
Ukraine. Kyiv. Mental Hospital. You Can See Famous Arts On The Wall. And Some Hopeless People In The Windows
April Evening In Kyiv, Ukraine
Kyiv, Ukraine
Independence Monument, Kyiv, Ukraine
This Upside Down House In The Carpathian Mountains, Ukraine
South Bridge, Kyiv
Alexander Tereshchenko's Mansion On Leo Tolstoy Street In Kyiv
Kyiv, Ukraine
Zhytomyr, Ukraine
Olympic National Sports Complex, Kyiv, Ukraine
Visiting Kyiv For The First Time Ever. Your Country Is More Beautiful Than I Ever Could Have Imagined
This Is A Photo I Took At 5:30 AM In Kyiv
I must admit that I never really thought about Ukraine before the invasion. And I am deeply embarrassed now, that country is STUNNING! Why did I not know that? I want to apologize to all Ukrainians for my ignorance. I really hope that I can visit one day when the war is over.
Me either; it really does looks stunning! I will add it to my bucket list and pray the war is over really soon
Load More Replies...The photos are beautiful yet heartbreaking. Such a beautiful place. So colorful, and so much character. Its disgusting that such a glorious, charming, and delightful place now looms in the darkness because of Putin. Prayers that this beautiful country will have peace and beauty restored soon.
At my school (usa) we are being told to wear blue and yellow to stand with Ukraine 🇺🇦
Kudos to your school principal....she has a heart! suggestion: have the kids learn' Slava Ukraina' and the response...'Slava Heroyam"
Load More Replies...I must admit that I never really thought about Ukraine before the invasion. And I am deeply embarrassed now, that country is STUNNING! Why did I not know that? I want to apologize to all Ukrainians for my ignorance. I really hope that I can visit one day when the war is over.
Me either; it really does looks stunning! I will add it to my bucket list and pray the war is over really soon
Load More Replies...The photos are beautiful yet heartbreaking. Such a beautiful place. So colorful, and so much character. Its disgusting that such a glorious, charming, and delightful place now looms in the darkness because of Putin. Prayers that this beautiful country will have peace and beauty restored soon.
At my school (usa) we are being told to wear blue and yellow to stand with Ukraine 🇺🇦
Kudos to your school principal....she has a heart! suggestion: have the kids learn' Slava Ukraina' and the response...'Slava Heroyam"
Load More Replies...