Top 10 in Kiev
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Andriyivskyy Descent is one of the best known historic streets and a major tourist attraction in Kiev, the capital of Ukraine. It is often advertised as the Montmartre of Kiev. |
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Golden Gate is a unique fortification architecture monument that survived until nowadays. It was constructed in 1017-1024 and served as a main gala entrance to Kiev. The great tower with Annunciation Church delighted contemporaries and terrified enemies, die to its inaccessibility. |
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The statue of the “Motherland” is situated in the one of the largest museums in Ukraine (more than 300 thousand exhibits). Over 20 million visitors already attend the Great Patriotic War museum. |
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Maidan Nezalezhnosti (literally: "Independence Square" ) is a main square in Kyiv, capital city of Ukraine. There were the biggest protests in UBK campaign and Orange Revolution. |
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Lypky district poses historical territory of Pechersk. the name “Lypky” appeared after 1774 when a lime-wood was planted in the place. In 1750 buildings of Mariinsky Palace, Alexander Nevsky palatial Church (was not preserved) in Mariinsky Park, the buildings for palatial services were begun. |
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Kiev-Pechersk Lavra is a unique monastery complex, which is included in UNESCO world heritage list. It was visited by more than 43 millions of tourists from all over the world. |
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This is something unique. Pirohiv is a huge territory where from all over Ukraine original ancient buildings have been brought and rebuilt again. For everybody who is interested in Ukrainian life of the past with emphasis on how the ordinary rural population has lived this is a must see. |
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One of the oldest Kiev district is Podol which lies along the Dniper River. Many years ago Podol was a district of sales and craftsmen. Main city port was situated on Podol area, where ships were loaded with goods. Nowadays Podol is one of the most popular district for the tourists and one of the most prestige areas in Kiev. |
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St. Sophia Cathedral was founded in 1037 by Yaroslav Mudriy (Yaroslav the Wise). By the legend the cathedral was built right in the place were Yaroslav Mudriy gained a victory over heathen pechenegs. The cathedral has been constructing for more than 10 years by Old Russian and Byzantine art masters. |
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The history of the Kiev Zoo starts from 1908 when Nature Lovers Society founded it. At the beginning Kiev Zoo was financed by the private donations and experienced hard period of time. At the first period of time Zoo couldn’t boast a large amount of animals – there were only 17 kinds. |






