This is the kyiv chapter from lonely planet's ukraine guidebook. As revolution has come and gone, and as war in the east smoulders, ukraine's capital has undergone a cultural rebellion. A creative wave has swept the city, embodied by urban art, vin tage cafes and 24 hour parties. Seemingly overnight, kyiv has become hip. Admire the beauty of orthodox ritual and meet the mummies of the famous kye vo pecherska lavra maps stand on the hallowed central square, maydan nezalezhnosti, where duelling revolutions changed ukrainian history transport join the hipster masses to explore kyiv's electric bar scene restaurants accommodation coverage includes history, sights, activities, tours, festivals events, sleeping, eating, drinking nightlife, entertainment, shopping, around kyiv.