Ukraine, a democracy of 44 million people, continues to experience a devastating attack. As the world uneasily watches the 8th day of the Russian invasion, people and nations are uniting like never before, sending support and condemning this unjustified war.

Sitting in the heart of Europe, Ukraine celebrated its 30 years of independence last year. While it may seem like a young state, it has a thousand-year history. Throughout this period, it has formed a powerful and resilient nation. Citizens there developed a strong sense of national identity, showing devotion and love to its culture, traditions, architecture, communities, and beyond.

Today, brave defenders are fighting for the future of this country, and we want to showcase all of Ukraine’s unique beauty. That’s why Bored Panda scoured the internet and collected some of the most gorgeous and breathtaking pictures that capture what an incredible land it really is. Continue scrolling, upvote the ones you liked most, and share your thoughts in the comments!#1 

The Love Tunnel, Ukraine

Kyiv, Ukraine

House Of Scientists – Lviv, Ukraine

We reached out to Alina Kisina, a Ukrainian-born photographer, artist, curator, and advocate for creativity working in the UK. In her work, she tries to find harmony in chaos through universal human qualities that reach beyond location, gender and social background. “I’m heartbroken and worried sick about everyone in Ukraine, not just my parents, childhood friends, and creative partners,” she told Bored Panda.

“Putting the complex history, political dynamic and conspiracy theories to one side for a minute, I’m simply in pain for all those human beings who, just like most of us, were peacefully going about their daily life, working, raising children, creating something, saving for a vacation and now suddenly have to hide in a bomb shelter, flee and fight for their country and its basic freedoms,” Alina said.

“I feel their fear and devastation, but also their courage and determination. And although I share the optimism, it’s still going to be messy and tragic, and the cost will be not only human life today, but resentment and hatred for generations to come.” 

Church Of St. Nicholas On The Water

Freedom Is Our Religion. Kyiv, 2017

Just A Metro Station In Kyiv

Vozdvizhenka – A Pearl Of Kyiv. The Elite Micro District Of The City. Each Element And Color Perfectly Refined, They Show A Real Rainbow

Stanislav Grand Canyon In Kherson Moutains, Ukraine

Christmas Tree At Sofiyivska Square In Kyiv, Ukraine

Old Wooden House In A Forest. Ukraine, The Forest Next To Zbrui Village

Church In Voevodyno, Transcarpathia, Ukraine

Kyiv, Vozdvizhenka District, September 2020

Pillow Sculpture In Kyiv

Spring In Kyiv, Ukraine

Staryi Solotvyn, Zhytomyr Region

Independence Square In Kyiv

“Keep In Touch”. Popasna, Donbass, Ukraine

Motherland Monument In Kyiv, Ukraine (102m – Taller Than Statue Of Liberty). Museum Of WW2 Inside

Kyiv, Ukraine. St. Nicholas Cathedral

Found This Amazing Building While Visiting Kyiv, Ukraine

“Golden Gate” Is One Of The Most Beautiful Metro Stations Not Only In Ukraine, But Also In Europe

Peaceful Kyiv

House With Chimaeras In Kyiv, Ukraine

Illuminating Photo I Took On A Trip To Lviv, Ukraine

Holodomor Victims Memorial – Kyiv, Ukraine

Revival Mural In Kyiv

People’s Friendship Arch In Kyiv, Ukraine

Colorful Kyiv

Sudak, Crimea, Ukraine

Lviv Theatre Of Opera And Ballet

Baroque Kyiv, Ukraine

My Son Took A Picture Of A Little Cottage Near Lviv, Ukraine I Thought You Might Enjoy

Potemkin Stairs In Odessa

Evening Kyiv With Motherland Statue In Background

Soviet-Era Architectural Features In Kyiv – Does Anyone Know What These Features Symbolised?

Uzhgorod, Ukraine

Lviv. Ukraine Is Beautiful

Odessa, Ukraine

An Unusual Tunnel “Fairy Tale” In Odessa, Ukraine

This Street Looks Like LEGO And I Love It

Independence Square, Kyiv, Ukraine

Vozdvyzhenka, Kyiv – A Neighborhood Of ‘Luxury’ 19th Century European Style Apartments That Were Built In The 21st Century

St. Nicholas Cathedral, Kyiv, A Few Days Ago

The Beauty Of Ukrainian Architecture

Odessa, Ukraine

Motherland Monument On The Top Of Hill In Kyiv, Ukraine

Architectural Face Of Kyiv 1960-1980: Familiar To The Eye, But In Some Ways Spectacular, In Some Ways Unique, Or Even Absurd Buildings

Kyiv, Ukraine

Darnitsky Bridge In Kyiv

One Of The Two Halls Of Parting, Memory Park (Kyiv) Ukraine. Built In 1968–1981

Architect: A. Miletsky concept, design, architectural plastic copyright modeling of the wall of remembrance by artists Ada Rybachuk and Vladimir Melnichenko