The Golden Gates Of Kiev
One of the most beautiful and iconic attractions on the tourist trail in Kiev is the Golden Gates, and these are depicted in the art and literature of Kiev across the centuries. The buildings date [...]
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The Fountain Of Samson
One of the most memorable landmarks that most people will visit during their time in Kiev will be the Fountain of Samson, which is one of the major attractions in the Podil district of the [...]
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The Cuisine Of Kiev
The city of Kiev is a cosmopolitan and thriving city that has blossomed since Ukrainian independence in 1991, and while there are restaurants offering cuisine from around the world, it is well worth seeking out [...]
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The Art Galleries Of Kiev
Art has been an important part of culture in Kiev for centuries, and its importance as a religious city meant that many of the most prominent Christian artists came to Kiev to work in the [...]
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St Panteleimon’s Convent
Kiev is a city that is filled with religious buildings, but it is also a city that historically lay on the trade route between Northern Europe and Asia Minor, and this convent has taken many [...]
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Kontraktova Square
At the heart of the Podil area lies Kontraktova Square, which is not only an important transport hub in the city of Kiev, but is also noted for the number of historical buildings and monuments [...]
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How To Get Around Kiev
One of the most difficult challenges for many people looking to remain independent and to explore the city by themselves is actually getting around Kiev. While the signs for many of the tourist areas can [...]
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Exploring Feofaniya Park
As a capital city it is fair to say that Kiev is not the most densely populated capital in Europe, but the people of the city still appreciate their green open spaces. Feofaniya Park is [...]
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The Ukrainian Museum Of The Great Patriotic War
One of the legacies of the Soviet occupation of Ukraine prior to its independence in 1991 is this museum which commemorates the role that the Ukraine and the Soviet Union played in World War II. [...]
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The Museum Of Folk Architecture And Folkways Of Ukraine
A short distance outside the city of Kiev lies a museum that offers a very different perspective on the people and culture of the country. While the city itself is packed with historic churches and [...]
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The Monastery Of The Caves – Pechersk Lavra
One of the oldest historical buildings in Kiev is the Monastery of the Caves, and this is considered to be one of the most important religious sites in the country along with Saint Sophia’s Cathedral. [...]
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The Kiev Fortress
The fortress is one of the more modern attractions to be visited in Kiev, having only been constructed in the nineteenth century, and was a building that quickly became outdated and was rarely used for [...]
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The Islands Of Kiev
The city of Kiev is one that has been developed on both sides of the Dnieper River, and while the vast majority of activity takes place on the two banks of the river, there are [...]
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St Andrew’s Church, Kiev
For the casual visitor spending time exploring the sights of Kiev, it may seem that the city is filled with cathedrals, churches and monasteries, and one of the most impressive of these is St Andrew’s [...]
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Kiev’s Landscape Alley
As part of the growth of modern Kiev, a number of artistic and contemporary spaces have been commissioned to help bring the city into the twenty first century, and one of the most colorful and [...]
