Vytachiv is one of the oldest settlements on the Dnipro River, continuously inhabited since at least the 4th century. Historical chronicles mention a port located on the river trade route “from the Varangians to the Greeks.”
Mentions of the town of Vytachiv date back to the 10th century as a major port, referenced in the work of Emperor Constantine Porphyrogenitus “De Administrando Imperio.” Vytachiv is also mentioned in the “Tale of Bygone Years” in the year 1100 when Rus’ princes gathered there for a congress convened by Sviatopolk Sviatoslavich and Volodymyr Monomakh. The town began to lose its significance with the development of the neighboring town of Trepol. Vytachiv was destroyed during the Mongol invasion in 1240.
In 1991, a chapel was built based on a design by Taras Shevchenko.
Near the chapel, there is a viewing platform and the Vytach bakery. It’s a perfect spot to enjoy coffee with freshly baked goods.
South of modern Vytachiv lie the ramparts of the ancient settlement of Sviatopolch, built in 1095 by Kyiv Prince Sviatopolk for the residents of the city of Yuriv, who were fleeing from the nomadic Polovtsians. However, within two centuries, the town was destroyed during another Mongol raid. Today, the ramparts offer a stunning panoramic view of the Dnipro River.
In Vytachiv, you can stay overnight at the Nest of the River Bird.
“Surrounded by ancient oaks and apricot trees, this wild haven greets visitors with a perfect sense of adventure and solitude. The 75 m² home, with its spacious terrace and panoramic windows, faces the sunrise and the mighty Dnipro River. In the morning, you’ll hear the song of the river bird blending with the sound of the water – an ideal place for relaxation, recharging, and finding harmony with nature.”
