How to get to Constitution Square & the old town by metro
Station, line, time and exit — the complete guide.
Get off at Maidan Konstytutsii station (Red Line). From there the station exits right at the attraction to Constitution Square, the Dormition Cathedral and the historic heart of the city.
The M. F. Sumtsov History Museum sits directly above Istorychnyi Muzei station.
Alternative: Istorychnyi Muzei (Blue Line).
Overview
Constitution Square is the oldest square in Kharkiv and the start of the historic centre. It holds the Monument of Independence (‘Flying Ukraine’), and right beside it rises the 89-metre bell tower of the Dormition (Uspensky) Cathedral, one of the city’s emblems. A few minutes further stands the Pokrovsky Monastery (1689), the oldest stone building in Kharkiv.
This is where the Sumska pedestrian street begins, with its theatres and cafes, and a ten-minute stroll away is the famous Mirror Stream pavilion fountain by the opera house. Maidan Konstytutsii station on the red line exits straight onto the square; next to it, via a passage, is Istorychnyi Muzei station on the blue line, above which stands the city’s main history museum.
Getting there from key points
| From | Metro route |
|---|---|
| Pivdennyi railway station (Vokzalna) | Red line, ~4 min |
| Freedom Square (Universytet) | Blue line to Istorychnyi Muzei, ~2 min |
| Saltivka (Saltivska) | Blue line to Istorychnyi Muzei, ~16 min |
Step by step
Take the Red Line and get off at Maidan Konstytutsii station.
Follow the signs to the right exit.
As you leave the station you reach Constitution Square, the Dormition Cathedral and the historic heart of the city.
Useful information
Frequently asked questions
Which metro station is closest to Constitution Square?
Maidan Konstytutsii on the red line exits straight onto the square. Beside it is Istorychnyi Muzei on the blue line, joined to it by a passage.
What is there to see on Constitution Square?
The Monument of Independence, the 89-metre bell tower of the Dormition Cathedral, the history museum above the station, and nearby the Pokrovsky Monastery of 1689 and the start of Sumska Street.
How much is the metro ride to the centre?
Rides on the Kharkiv Metro are currently free (since 24 May 2022). Before the war a ride cost 8 UAH.
Is this a convenient interchange station?
Yes. Maidan Konstytutsii (red line) and Istorychnyi Muzei (blue line) are linked by an underground passage — one of the three interchanges of the Kharkiv Metro.
Where can I find other attractions near the metro?
See the guide to Kharkiv attractions near the metro.
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Updated: August 2026