Mamayeva Sloboda is a family theme park located in Kiev, Ukraine, that offers visitors a unique and immersive experience into Ukrainian culture and the Cossack way of life. The park is designed to resemble a small village, complete with traditional Ukrainian houses, a church, and even a sotnik's palace. While the houses were unfortunately closed during our visit, the park still provided a nice introduction to Ukrainian culture.
One of the highlights of Mamayeva Sloboda is the opportunity to participate in various artisan experiences, such as blacksmithing and pottery. These hands-on activities allow visitors to learn more about traditional Ukrainian crafts and create their own souvenirs. The park also features farm animals, adding to the peaceful and authentic atmosphere.
However, some visitors have mentioned that the park is not well maintained, with overgrown weeds and a run-down appearance. The presence of tall apartment blocks surrounding the park also breaks the immersion and detracts from the scenery. Additionally, the price of entry and the cost of food at the restaurant are considered expensive by some visitors.
Despite these drawbacks, the park still offers a unique and enjoyable experience for those interested in Ukrainian culture and history. The recreated houses are meticulously designed to resemble the original architecture, and there is even entertainment in the form of Cossack dances throughout the park. The restaurant in the middle of the park serves authentic Cossack food, including a popular dish of suckling pig that must be ordered in advance.
Overall, while Mamayeva Sloboda may have its flaws, it is still worth a visit for those in Kiev who want to learn more about Ukrainian culture and experience a taste of the Cossack way of life.
Address:
Mykhaila Dontsya Street, 2, Kyiv
Phone:
+380 44 361 9848
19.12.21
M
Very nice place and get service at the restaurant ?
30.10.21
laurent
Very nice typical Ukrainian houses but unfortunately all houses were closed.
Sad season
06.10.21
Irina
A nice introduction to Ukrainian culture. it really feels like a small village complete with sotnik's palace, church, and a whole bunch of stylized houses. It would be even better if the majority of them were open. Otherwise, we had a pleasant s.. Read more »troll around the place.
Sloboda also offers some nice artisan experiences (blacksmithing, pottery), highly recommend to try them.
22.08.21
Yuliya
Nice and peaceful place with farm animals. You also can try traditional food and drinks.
09.07.21
Cem
It is not kept in good condition. Place is full of wild plants and very dead looking small creation of a cossacks town. I think 150 uah is too expensive for this price. It could be really cool if the place had activities and actual Cossacks. Town hal.. Read more »l is empty and you can't enter buildings. There is no information given on buildings and lifestyle of cossacks as well. Real deal breaker is it is in a neighborhood where it is surrounded by tall apartment blocks. Building arround breaks immersion and not good for scenery.
30.06.21
Tanique
Authentic, with relaxed and cheecky animales, not crowdy even on weekends. Nice nature. Only restaurant is expensive.
14.06.21
Rayisa
This place is not worth your money. Not maintained well. Overgrown weeds are everywhere. None of the buildings are open.
Dog that is roaming around administrative buildings was very aggressive and scared our kids.
Sad that such an interesting place i.. Read more »s run down.
03.06.21
Viktor
The ethnopark in between the residential district traveling anyone through times to the times of the Cossac Democracy and national independence fight of the Ukrainian nation. There is an Orthodox (Eastern or, Byzantian) Christian church within, and o.. Read more »n spring-summer weekends and public holidays various festivals and events are taken place.
21.01.21
Glib
Very nice little cosy park with authentic Ukrainian style
24.10.20
Geoff
This is a family theme park taking you back in history and the cossack way of life..
The houses are not original but have been recreated to perfection. All the park is well taken care of and good place where to spend a whole day.
Cossack dances acc.. Read more »ompany you whilst on the trail around the quant houses!
The restaurant in the middle of the park offers authentic cossack food. If you want to try the suckling pig do know that you have to order this from beforehand.
If you happen to be in Kiev, do visit this place. It’s well worthy.
21.09.20
Oleg
Nice and atmospheric place to visit. Incarnation Ukraine cossaks hystory itself.
13.08.20
Ed
This can become a new, better Pirohovo with a bit of an effort! ????
03.08.20
Volodymyr
Beautiful place but nothing to pay 150 hrn per person.
23.12.19
Kostiantyn
A fresh breath of nature and traditional Ukrainian culture amidst the city.
28.05.19
Ankit
The place is for kids primarily, tells you about the history of Cossack people. The ticket costs UAH 120 for adult kids go for free. If you don't speak Ukrainian please do take a guide the charge for the tour is UAH 500. Our guide was Ludmila sh.. Read more »e speaks fluent English and keeps the attention of the kids. There is a small souvenirs shop inside. We weren't able to see the inside of the church as the priest had left so when you plan better call and fix time. There are also other activities for kids like horse rides and other games. Overall a nice place.
25.05.19
Aleg
Very nice place to visit - museum in the wild. Authentic Ukrainian buildings and atmosphere. We were visiting on a work day so, as we understood, there were missing elements like actors playing kozaks on horses. Fortunately for us there was a seller .. Read more »that was kind enough to explain the traditions of house building, guest welcoming and asking parents for the hand of their daughter. Overall the place lacks explanations about what you see and some of the buildings were closed. Cool place to visit but don't go extra mile to visit it on work day.
26.05.18
Peter
Very nice place to be if you like to see how was the life in the past. You can visit small old houses, church, have dome local food. Also the performance of folk dancers, singers and Kozak whip artists. They will take "volunteer" from audie.. Read more »nce so try to be invisible ? Everything is located in nice park with small pond full of fishes, ducks and turtles. Some domestic animals are also present.
15.04.18
Dima
It's was great time, lots of fun, lots of knowledge about Ukrainian history and customs. Host (Ludmila) has a great English and keep us busy whole evening. Traditional Ukrainian kitchen.
05.07.17
Tetiana
One of my favorite places in the city. Get there and you will not regret. Take your kids and friends with you. It's a cossack village with wonderful atmosphere. You'll be able to enter and see the interior of a cossack's, potter's.. Read more », blacksmith's and fortune teller's houses how it was a few centuries ago. Also there is a church and a nice Ukrainian restaurant.
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