Postal Square Plaza
Prominent Kyiv square adjacent to historic post office
Kyiv's Postal (Poshtova) Square sits on the Dnipro riverfront beneath Andriyivskyy Descent; travelers use it as a transport hub, river-boat departure point and a gateway into Podil's cafés and galleries.
Postal Square at a Glance#
Address: Postal Square, Kyiv, Ukraine (near Khreshchatyk)
About Postal Square#
Postal Square (Poshtova Ploshcha) is a public square on the Dnipro riverbank in Kyiv’s Podil district, historically functioning as a riverside trading and transport hub.
The site features a riverside embankment and river landing, a funicular connection to the upper town, and easy pedestrian access to adjacent historic streets. It is a focal point for riverboat services and local leisure activity along the waterfront.
The square developed as a transport and commercial node over centuries and has been rebuilt and reconfigured several times to serve changing river and city traffic patterns.
The square sits on the right bank of the Dnipro in the Podil neighbourhood of central Kyiv, close to the foot of Andriyivskyy Descent and within walking distance of other central historic districts.
- Getting there: Best approached on foot from the Podil neighbourhood to combine the square with nearby historic streets and markets.
What to See#
- Funicular station: A funicular that links the riverside square with Kyiv’s upper town, providing a short steep ride and views over the Dnipro.
- River port and embankment: A riverside landing and embankment where riverboats and excursion vessels call in season and where there are views upriver toward Kyiv.
- Metro access: A metro entrance situated at the square that serves the surrounding Podil neighbourhood and connects to Kyiv’s wider transit network.
How to Get to Postal Square#
Postal Square sits near Khreshchatyk and is accessible from nearby metro stations; it’s an easy walk from Maidan Nezalezhnosti in the city centre.
Tips for Visiting Postal Square#
- Visit in the morning to see postal activity and the surrounding administrative streets before the day heats up.
- Observe the small sculptural and architectural details around the square that hint at Kyiv's postal history.
Best Time to Visit Postal Square#
Milder months are best for combining visits to Postal Square with a larger Kyiv walking tour.
Weather & Climate near Postal Square#
Postal Square's climate is classified as Warm-Summer Continental - Warm-Summer Continental climate with warm summers (peaking in July) and freezing winters (coldest in January). Temperatures range from -6°C to 25°C. Moderate rainfall (603 mm/year).
| Month | Comfort | Temp | Feels | Rain | Sky | Humidity | Wind | UV | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | Poor | -7° - -1° | -8° | 39 mm | overcast | 94% | 2.9 m/s | 0.1 low | 8.4h |
| February | Poor | -6° - 0° | -7° | 36 mm | overcast | 92% | 3.1 m/s | 0.2 low | 9.9h |
| March | Poor | -2° - 5° | -2° | 33 mm | overcast | 84% | 2.9 m/s | 0.4 low | 11.7h |
| April | Acceptable | 5° - 14° | 8° | 45 mm | partly cloudy | 73% | 2.8 m/s | 0.8 moderate | 13.6h |
| May | Very Good | 11° - 21° | 16° | 53 mm | partly cloudy | 71% | 2.4 m/s | 1.3 high | 15.3h |
| June | Very Good | 14° - 24° | 19° | 78 mm | partly cloudy | 69% | 2.3 m/s | 1.5 very high | 16.2h |
| July | Very Good | 15° - 25° | 20° | 85 mm | partly cloudy | 66% | 2.3 m/s | 1.5 very high | 15.7h |
| August | Excellent | 15° - 25° | 20° | 58 mm | partly cloudy | 61% | 2.0 m/s | 1.2 high | 14.3h |
| September | Very Good | 10° - 19° | 14° | 49 mm | partly cloudy | 67% | 2.2 m/s | 0.7 moderate | 12.5h |
| October | Good | 5° - 12° | 7° | 34 mm | partly cloudy | 78% | 2.6 m/s | 0.3 low | 10.6h |
| November | Poor | -1° - 5° | -1° | 48 mm | overcast | 89% | 2.9 m/s | 0.1 low | 8.8h |
| December | Poor | -4° - 1° | -5° | 45 mm | overcast | 94% | 3.0 m/s | 0.0 low | 7.9h |
