Bessarabskyi market

Historic 1912 market hall in central Kyiv — 2,900 sqm under a glass roof packed with fresh Ukrainian produce.

Bessarabsky Market is one of the best-known landmarks in central Kyiv. Built in 1912, the building covers nearly 2,900 square metres beneath an impressive glass roof supported by a steel frame with neoclassical facade elements — one of the architectural highlights of the Ukrainian capital. Inside, a lively market trades in fresh produce: meat, fish, cheese, vegetables, and regional Ukrainian specialities. The market hall stands directly on Bessarabska Square, just steps from Independence Square (Maidan Nezalezhnosti), making it an unmissable stop for anyone wanting to explore the culinary side of Kyiv.