Kaniv is the burial place of Taras Shevchenko and one of the most picturesque towns on the Dnipro.
Taras Hill
Start at Chernecha (Taras) Hill: here are the grave and monument of the poet and the Kaniv Taras Shevchenko Museum in the Shevchenko National Reserve.
Old Kaniv
In the town, see the Cossack Church of the Intercession, the Dormition Cathedral and the Museum of Folk Decorative Art.
Trakhtemyriv
Finally, head to the Trakhtemyriv historical and cultural reserve on the Dnipro hills, with views over the Kaniv Reservoir.
Tip: check museum opening hours and reserve visiting conditions in advance.
