If you like to travel, then the capital of Ukraine is exactly the place that is worth a visit. The country's largest city, located on the banks of the mighty Borisfen, as the Greeks called the Dnieper, attracts with its rich past and rich modernity. Kiev is not only the largest city in Ukraine, the heart of its cultural and business life. Few European cities can compete with him in size and amazing beauty.
The first capital of Ukraine, or rather Kievan Rus, was founded in the fifth century, although the area was inhabited by people for a long time. The prosperity of the city was facilitated by its favorable geographical location on the suppression of trade routes between Scandinavia and Byzantium. Added to this are fruitful soils, rich forests, a continental climate and hardworking people. When the Slavs came to the region, they named the city of Kiev, in honor of their
prince Kiy, who, together with Schek, Khoriv and Lybidya, ruled the people. Until now, a monument depicting the legendary founders is considered the unwritten coat of arms of the city. The patron saint of Kiev is the archangel Michael, who is depicted on the official symbols of the capital.
Kiev is the capital of Ukraine. There are the oldest higher educational institutions, art institutions, unique museums, industrial enterprises. There are stunning architectural monuments protected by UNESCO. The city will delight you with the special atmosphere of ancient streets and underground shopping centers, picturesque landscapes and European elegance.
The capital of Ukraine is a green city where there are innumerable parks - large and small - with shady alleys and beautiful arbors, with interesting attractions and entertainments. Two botanical gardens attract lovers of flora with outlandish flowers, rare plants and amazing landscapes.
Not only Rome, but also the capital of Ukraine, stands on green hills that give the city a special charm. With them you can enjoy the panorama of the city at least for life. Active tourists will be able to ride the funicular, boat and boat, catch fish in the Dnieper, sunbathe on the beach, swim. For history buffs, Kiev prepared excursions to the Mariinsky Palace, built in 1745-1752, a trip to the Museum of the Great Patriotic War (Motherland), Victory Park with an exhibition of military equipment.
Believers can make a pilgrimage to the holy places of the city, from where Christianity spread throughout Russia. St. Andrew's and St. Sophia Churches, St. Michael's Golden-Domed Cathedral,
Vydubitsky Monastery and, of course, the Kiev Pechersk Lavra, will be conquered by sophisticated architecture, rich decoration and melodic ringing of bells.
The capital of Ukraine is a city that is interesting to theater-goers, shopaholics, and party-goers. Here you can take pictures near the famous monuments, walk along the legendary Khreshchatyk, admire the flowering of chestnuts. This is a city that, like a fabulous Phoenix, rises from the ashes and sings its wondrous song. He survived the nightmares of the Mongol-Tatar yoke and two world wars; he remembers popular uprisings and revolutions, the triumph and triumph of independence. All roads of central Europe led to it ; it attracts tourists from all over the world today. No wonder the most respected tourist giants of the planet called Kiev one of the leading destinations of this year.