"Kiev has two botanical gardens, and you’ll hear locals refer to them as “the old one” and “the new one.” The old one, or A.V. Fomin Botanical Garden, is small, pleasantly quiet, and free to attend. The greenhouse with cacti, orchids, palm trees, and other exotic plants, does cost a few dollars to enter, and is well worth it.The new one, or M. M. Hryshko National Botanical Garden, sprawls on the hills above the Dnieper, which means more than a few fantastic viewpoints. Come here for blooming magnolias in April, lilacs in May, and fall foliage in October. But keep in mind that the garden gets busy on the weekends, so it’s better to sneak in a visit during the week. You’ll be charged a small fee to enter." - MATADOR_NETWORK
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