Kiev is the capital city of
Ukraine, its largest economical, political, educational and cultural center. Kiev offers endless opportunities for tourism.
Traveling to this city may be one of the most pleasurable experiences in your life.
Ukrainians' very lifestyle will be as interesting to foreign visitors as the capital's major attractions and museums.
Kiev's most famous historical architecture complexes are the
St. Sophia Cathedral and the
Kiev Pechersk Lavra (
Monastery of the Caves), which are recognized by
UNESCO as a
World Heritage Site. Noteworthy historical architectural landmarks also include the
Mariyinsky Palace (designed and constructed from 1745 to 1752, then reconstructed in
1870), several
Orthodox churches such as
St. Michael's Cathedral,
St. Andrew's,
St. Vladimir's, the reconstructed
Golden Gate and others.
One of Kiev's widely recognized modern landmarks is the highly visible giant
Mother Motherland statue made of titanium standing at the
Museum of the
Great Patriotic War on the
Right bank of the
Dnieper River. Other notable sites is the cylindrical
Salut hotel, located across from
Glory Square and the eternal flame at the
World War Two memorial
Tomb of the Unknown Soldier, and the
House with Chimaeras.
Among Kiev's best-known monuments are
Mikhail Mikeshin's statue of
Bohdan Khmelnytsky astride his horse located near St. Sophia Cathedral, the venerated
Vladimir the Great (St. Vladimir), the baptizer of
Rus', overlooking the river above Podil, the monument to
Kyi, Schek and Khoryv and
Lybid, the legendary founders of the city located at the Dnieper embankment. On
Independence Square in the city centre, two monuments elevate two of the city protectors; the historic protector of Kiev
Michael Archangel atop a reconstruction of one of the old city's gates and a modern invention, the goddess-protector Berehynia atop a tall column.
Kiev is known as a green city with two botanical gardens and numerous large and small parks.
The World War II Museum is located here, which offers both indoor and outdoor displays of military history and equipment surrounded by verdant hills overlooking the
Dnieper river.
The monument to Bohdan Khmelnytsky on St
Sofia's Square.
Among the numerous islands, Venetsianskyi (or Hidropark) is the most developed. It is accessible by metro or by car, and includes an amusement park, swimming beaches, boat rentals, and night clubs.
The Victory Park (Park Peremohy) located near
Darnytsia subway station is a popular destination for strollers, joggers, and cyclists. Boating, fishing, and water sports are popular pastimes in Kiev. The area lakes and rivers freeze over in the winter and ice fishermen are a frequent sight, as are children with their ice skates. However, the peak of summer draws out a greater mass of people to the shores for swimming and sunbathing.
The centre of Kiev (Independence Square and
Khreschatyk Street) becomes a large outdoor party place at night during summer months, with thousands of people having a good time in nearby restaurants, clubs and outdoor cafes. The central streets are closed for auto traffic on weekends and holidays.
Andriyivskyy Descent is one of the best known historic streets and a major tourist attraction in Kiev.
Local public transportation in Kiev includes the
Metro (underground), buses and minibuses, trolleybuses, trams, taxi and funicular. There is also an intra-city ring railway service.
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- published: 18 Jul 2014
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