The elegant capital of Ukraine: a tandem of antiquity and modernity

If you like to travel, then the capital of Ukraine is exactly the place that is worth visiting. The biggest city of the country, located on the banks of the mighty Borysfen, as the Greeks called the Dnieper, attracts the richest past and rich modernity. Kiev is not only the largest city of Ukraine, the heart of its cultural and business life. Few cities in Europe can compete with it in size and amazing beauty.
The first capital of Ukraine, or more precisely Kievan Rus, was founded in the fifth century, although the area was inhabited by people long ago. Prosperity of the city was facilitated by an advantageous geographical location at the intersection of trade routes between Scandinavia and Byzantium. To this were added fruitful soils, rich forests, a continental climate and hardworking people. When the Slavs came to the region, they called the city Kyiv, in honor of their prince Kia, who, together with Shchek, Horev and Lybidyu, ruled the people. Until now, the monument with the image of the legendary founders is considered the unofficial coat of arms of the city. The patron of Kiev is Archangel Michael, who is depicted on the official symbol of the capital.

Kiev is the capital of Ukraine. There are oldest institutions of higher education, art institutions, unique museums, industrial enterprises. There are stunning monuments of architecture protected by UNESCO. The city will please you with a 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 countless parks - large and small - with shady alleys and beautiful gazebos, with interesting attractions and entertainment. Two botanical gardens attract flora lovers with unusual flowers, rare plants and amazing landscapes.

Not only Rome, but also the capital of Ukraine stands on the green hills, which give the city a special charm. From them you can admire the panorama of the city for the rest of your life. Active tourists can ride a funicular, a boat and a boat, catch fish in the Dnieper, sunbathe on the beach, swim. For lovers of history, 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's Church, St. Michael's Golden-Domed Cathedral, Vydubitsky Monastery and, of course, the Kiev-Pechersk Lavra, will subjugate with refined architecture, rich decoration and melodic ringing of bells.

The capital of Ukraine is a city that is interesting for theatergoers, shopaholics, and party people. Here you can take a picture near the famous monuments, walk through the legendary Khreshchatyk, admire the flowering of chestnuts. It is a city that, like a fairy Phoenix, rises from the ashes and sings its marvelous song. He experienced the nightmares of the Mongol-Tartar yoke and two world wars, he remembers the popular uprisings and revolutions, the triumph and rejoicing of independence. It was driven by all the roads of central Europe, it attracts tourists from all over the world today. Not for nothing the most authoritative tourist giants of the world called Kiev one of the leading destinations of this year.