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Forts, castles, palaces
Forts, castles, palaces
Churches, monasteries, sights of pilgrimage
Kytaivska Desert
This ancient settlement was located on the southern outskirts of Kiev, in a forest area, called Kytaiv.
Natural objects and reserves
Kyiv Zoo
The Kiev zoo was founded in 1908. Starting with a small collection of animals, today it has become one of the largest zoos in Europe.
Other architectural attractions
House with Chimeras
“House with Chimeras” at 10 Bankova St. was erected as a rental house in 1901-1903 by prominent Kyiv architect W.Horodecki.
Museums
Museum of Folk Architecture and Lifestyle of Ukraine
The Museum of Folk Architecture and Lifestyle of Ukraine, belonging to the National Academy of Sciences is situated in the southern outskirts of Kyiv near Holosiyivsky Wood and not far from the old settlement of Pyrohiv.
Museums
National Museum of Great Patriotic War of 1941-1945
The Memorial Complex “National Museum of History of Great Patriotic War of 1941-1945” (over 10ha) dedicated to the heroic struggle against the Nazi invaders is situated on the picturesque slopes of the Dnipro River where once were the structures of the Kyiv fortress. The war memorial was festively opened on May 9, 1981.
Other architectural attractions
Golden Gate
The Golden Gate was the main entry to the ancient Kyiv in the times of Grand Prince Yaroslav the Wise. At that time the Upper Town was surrounded with massive defensive works and had three gates. Now the Golden Gate is situated in Zolotovoritsky public garden at the crossroads of Volodymyrska, Yaroslaviv Val, Zolotovoritska and Lysenko Streets.
Other architectural attractions
Andriyivsky Uzviz Street
Andriyivsky Uzviz (Descent), the street of museums, theatres and art galleries, is a favourite stop for tourists in search of paintings, souvenirs, arts and crafts. In ancient times it was the shortest way down Andriyivska Hill from the princely Upper Town to the artisan Podil.
Churches, monasteries, sights of pilgrimage
National Sanctuary Sophia of Kyiv
St. Sophia Cathedral is a national shrine and world-famous monument of history, architecture and wall-painting of the Kyivan Rus period.
Other architectural attractions
Starokiyivska Hill
Starokiyivska Hill is situated in the centre of the ancient Upper Town. The baptizer of Kyivan Rus, Prince Volodymyr Sviatoslavovich, ordered to build here the first stone temple in honour of the Blessed Virgin Mary. The temple, also known as Desiatynna (Tithes) Church, was erected by the Old Russian and Byzantine masters and festively consecrated in 996.
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