What to see in Kiev

Khreshchatyk is the central street of this city. It was created in the XIX century. During the Second World War, the street was almost completely destroyed, and new buildings in the middle of the last century were built in the style of "Stalin's Empire." Khreshchatyk is a single architectural ensemble. Here are the Kiev City Council, the Central Department Store, the main post office, the Bessarabian market and many other buildings and structures.

To look in Kiev also it is possible Kiev-Pechersk Lavra. The monastery was founded in the XI century, howevermost of the buildings date back to the 17th and 18th centuries. All of them are excellent examples of Ukrainian Baroque architecture. Among them you can note the Great Bell Tower, the Assumption Cathedral, the Church of the Holy Trinity and the Church of the Birth of the Virgin. The monastery is considered one of the largest monasteries of the Orthodox faith. The monastery received its name from behind the caves located under its territory, in which the first monks lived.

One of the favorite places for tourists is Andrew's Descent. It is home to a large number of cafes, restaurants and small museums, including Memorial Museum of Mikhail Bulgakov. On weekends, you can see a largea conglomeration of people buying souvenirs and enjoying the performances of street musicians. Many artists rent studios and apartments there, so Andrew's descent is often called "Kiev Monmartre". Its name descended from the church of St. Andrew, located on it.

It is also worth mentioning The Mariinsky Palace, built by the order of Queen ElizabethPetrovna in the year 1744. The construction of the palace was completed in 1752. At the beginning of the 20th century, the mother of Nicholas II, Empress Maria Fyodorovna, lived in it, after which the palace received its name. Today, the premises of the Mariinsky Palace are used for various celebrations at the level of the government and heads of state. Nearby is the park with the same name - a cozy place for rest and walks of many people from Kiev and visitors of the city.

Part of the ancient defensive system of Kiev is an architectural monument "Golden Gate", which is already more than 1000 years old. Around the structure there is a square in which is located a monument to Yaroslav the Wise, and sculpture of a cat from bronze. They say that if you touch it and make a wish, it will come true.

Still worthy of attention Museum of Folk Architecture and Life in Pirogovo. In this museum you can join the origins of the Ukrainian spirit. Various fairs and other events are regularly held on its territory.

Also you can look in Kiev at the so-called House with Chimeras, which is a brick building in styleModern, which is located opposite the Administration of the President of Ukraine. The name of the house was due to sculptures of animals and fairy-tale creatures located inside and outside the building.

It is worth noting that this is not all the sights of the capital of Ukraine. Also, they include the botanical garden, the Vladimir Cathedral, the children's railway, the zoo, St. Michael's Golden-Domed Cathedral, the monument of Friendship of Peoples, the Paton Bridge, the Church of St. Nicholas, a monument to Bogdan Khmelnitsky, a monument to the founders of Kiev, Landscape alley, funicular, puppet theater and much more.