Kiev, the capital of Ukraine. Located on the River Dnieper. Kiev, one of the oldest cities of the eastern Slavs. Awarded the title of "mother of Russian cities". There is a legend that Kiev founded by three brothers, Kiem, Schekom and Horivom and sister Lybedyu . Named in honor older brother. By mid-2006, in Kiev, there were about 3 million inhabitants.
Sights of Kiev.
Independence Square, the central square of Kiev. On Independence Square-built monument female figure facing the globe symbolizing and Ukraine.
In Kiev, Andreyevskiy downhill is considered Ukrainian Montmartre. Notwithstanding the weather you will see artists here to show their work, explain on the walls. There were also singers and performers. At Andreyev downhill many small bars and cafes, where you can relax well. Here you can still feel the atmosphere of Kiev end IXX - beginning of the twentieth centuries. Next, St. Sophia Cathedral. St. Sophia Cathedral was built in the XI century. It is situated in the heart of the city. After a century reached us 260 sq.m. mosaics and 3 thousand sq. m. frescoes. This is trove of works of art, to which many historians come and tourists to see and admire the architecture of ancient Byzantium and Russi.
Kievo-Pecherskaya Lavra. Pecherskaya Lavra Monastery was founded in the 11 century and built over 9 following centuries. The name "Pecherskaya" derives from the word "cave", which were found in the territory and where monks first settled. Laurel is an honorary title, which provides a very large and significant monastery.
Khreschatyk Street. Khreschatyk Street, the main street of Kiev. At weekends becomes pedestrian. It is a pleasure to walk or talk with local residents and other visitors in the capital of Ukraine.
All of this can be seen when visiting the capital of Ukraine city of Kiev.

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