Kiev is one of the oldest cities in Europe with a great number of invaluable historical monuments (more than 2000), since the X-XII centuries preserved for the descendants.
We will start from the Old Kiev mountain — the heart of ancient Kiev. Around here is St. Andrew's Church — the zest of Andrew's descent. This place is full of beautiful legends. Next, go to Podol — the old trade district. There are a lot of interesting things: House of Contracts, temples of the XVII-XIX centuries, the town hall, as well as another Kiev landmark — Funicular! After rising up, we are on the St. Michael's Square, where will enjoy the views of St. Michael's Cathedral, Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Ukraine, as well as the panorama of St. Sophia Cathedral. St. Sophia of Kiev of the XI century, with its unique mosaics and frescoes, still remains the main shrine, a "visiting card" of Kiev. Moreover we will admire the magnificent building of the National Opera named after T. Shevchenko, certainly will see the main entrance to the ancient city — Golden Gate (XI century) and St. Vladimir's Cathedral — one of the most important and popular places of worship in Kiev. Then we drive through one of the directest and longest streets of Kiev — Shevchenko's boulevard, the avenue of poplar trees. Here there are the old Botanical Garden, Kiev National University and a monument to the first unofficial President of Ukraine — M. Ghrushevsky. And finally — Bessarabska Square and Bessarabian Market. The main street of Kiev city — incomparable Khreschatyk, with a huge number of various shops, including a well-known Central Department Store and the central square of the country — Maidan, really impress a lot! And then, let's go to the government district, where are the National Bank of Ukraine, House with Chimeras and Ukrainian "White House" — the Administration of the President of Ukraine. In short, that's all worth of seeing, so come and make sure that Kiev not only affects by the abundance of greenery and beauty of architecture, but also by the grandeur of antiquity and its youthful character...
Welcome to Kiev — the Ancient and Ever Young!
Jose
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Jerónimo
Si a eso añadimos un conocimiento exhaustivo de la ciudad y de su historia más antigua y reciente, les aseguro que después de haber paseado por Kiev con María, volverán a casa convencidos de haberlo visto todo y de conocer la ciudad igual de bien que cualquier habitante. Gracias María.
España
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María
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Aija
Take care!
Riga, Latvia
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Maria
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Antoine
It has been a pleasure to spend this day and evening with you on the occasion of my visit.
Many thanks for your great explanations!
I wish you a "próspero año nuevo"!
Best regards from France
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Marie
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Andrea
Hi Maria,
just to thank you very much for your professional support /explanation during the Kyiv tour held the 06th June Tuesday.
Due to the limited time available, we were able to see "only" the main interesting Kyiv points, anyway it has been a very positive surprise (amazing!!!).
Hope to get another occasions to visit the city!!!!
Best regards from Italy
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Maria
Grazie molte for your message, it's so kind of you! Sorry, I couldn't answer you in time, these days was too busy with the tourists.
It was nice to meet you and your colleague☺. I am glad that you enjoyed our short tour, come again to Kiev, you are ALWAYS WELCOME!
Benvenuti y tante grazie!
Maria Karpliuk, guide-interpreter, translator and teacher of foreign languages and literature
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