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For good reasons, Honore de Balzac called it the Eternal City, Northern Rome. Not every European capital can be proud of such a long history and so many cultural landmarks. <a href='https://discover-ukraine.info/index/kyiv/'>Kyiv</a>’s original appearance and ancient traditions are combined seamlessly with modernity, and its distinct charm and hospitality make it one of the most appealing cities of not only Ukraine, but of the whole world.</p><p><a href='https://discover-ukraine.info/index/kyiv/'>Kyiv</a>, whose history goes back over 1500 years, was named after <a href='https://discover-ukraine.info/index/kyiv/'>Kyi,</a> the elder of the two legendary brothers who created the city with their sister, Lybid. A competing legend claims that the city got its name from its first citizens, the kiyans, who maintained the Dnieper River crossing. </p><p>In the 9th century, <a href='https://discover-ukraine.info/index/kyiv/'>Kyiv</a> became the capital of one of the most powerful states of <a href='https://discover-ukraine.info/index/eastern-ukraine/'>Eastern Ukraine</a>: Kyivan Rus. At that time it was an important political, economic, and cultural center. After the year 988, when Prince Vladimir converted Rus to Christianity, <a href='https://discover-ukraine.info/index/kyiv/'>Kyiv</a> became a spiritual capital and is until today one of the most famous Christian cities in the world. The city lost its power when the Mongol-Tatars overran it in 1240. After that, <a href='https://discover-ukraine.info/index/kyiv/'>Kyiv</a> was a part the Grand Duchy of Lithuania, Russia, the Ukrainian Soviet Republic, and, since 1991, the capital of independent Ukraine.</p><p>But regardless of the numerous was and invasions that <a href='https://discover-ukraine.info/index/kyiv/'>Kyiv</a> has gone through, the city was able to preserve its ancient heritage. It is best to start discovering the Ukrainian capital from its center, the Independence Square. It is the heart of Ukraine, which beats in unison with current events. It obtained its modern look only recently – in 2001, new monuments, sculptures and fountains were built here. At the same time, a tall column with a statue of a girl holding a cranberry branch, the symbol of Ukraine's independence, was raised in its center. Today, this monument is one of the capital's most famous landmarks.</p><p>The main square is crossed by the legendary Khreshchatyk, <a href='https://discover-ukraine.info/index/kyiv/'>Kyiv</a>’s main street, which is almost one and a half kilometers (one mile) long. During the week, it is a dynamic center for business; on the weekends, when the street becomes closed off to vehicles, it is one of locals’ and tourists’ favorite places to stroll. The buildings on Khreshchatyk are mostly in the “Stalin-era” style, having been built after World War II. During the war, the historical center and many buildings on the main street were destroyed. When German forces entered <a href='https://discover-ukraine.info/index/kyiv/'>Kyiv</a> in 1941, the retreating Red Army mined and exploded the center of the city. Today, Khreshchatyk is the place where you can best feel the original rhythm and atmosphere of Ukraine’s capital. Here, you can listen to street musicians, watch the performances, and enjoy the sights of the blossoming chestnut trees in the spring.</p><p>The large number of monuments dating back to Kyivan Rus constantly remind its visitors of <a href='https://discover-ukraine.info/index/kyiv/'>Kyiv</a>’s ancient past. One example of this is the Golden Gateway, a unique sample of Old Russian military architecture, that is one of UNESCO’s World Heritage Sites. Another example is the St. Sophia Cathedral, in which wonderful Byzantine frescos survive until today. There is also the St. Michael Cathedral, famous for its shimmering mosaics. And, of course, there is <a href='https://discover-ukraine.info/index/kyiv/'>Kyiv</a>’s Pechersk Lavra, a stunning monastery complex spread on the high Dnieper banks. </p><p>The delicate charm of 18th century <a href='https://discover-ukraine.info/index/kyiv/'>Kyiv</a> is presented most beautifully in <a href='https://discover-ukraine.info/places/kyiv/kyiv/159'>St. Andrew's Church</a>, which is called the last masterpiece of the great Rastrelli. <a href='https://discover-ukraine.info/places/kyiv/kyiv/160'>The Andriyivsky Descent</a>, known as <a href='https://discover-ukraine.info/index/kyiv/'>Kyiv</a>’s “Montmartre,” is the most picturesque of the capital’s streets. On it, the artistic atmosphere of past century remains until today. Strolling through it now, like in times past, you will enter an atmosphere of freedom and creativity and find dozens of artistic workshops, galleries and saloons.</p><p><a href='https://discover-ukraine.info/index/kyiv/'>Kyiv</a> is also famous for its unique museums. One of them, the National Museum of the Great Patriotic War (World War II), is devoted to Ukraine’s contributions to the Allies’ victory over fascism. The museum not only amazes with its astonishing number and high quality of exhibits, but also with its central statue, the "Homeland-Mother.” The <a href='https://discover-ukraine.info/places/kyiv/kyiv/170'>Chernobyl Museum</a> describes one of Ukraine's most tragic days, on which the awful accident in <a href='https://discover-ukraine.info/index/kyiv/chernobyl/222'>Chernobyl</a>’s nuclear power plant took place. Of all the wonderful museums in <a href='https://discover-ukraine.info/index/kyiv/'>Kyiv</a>, one that deserves special mention is the Bohdan and Varvara Khanenko Museum of Arts, which keeps the best collection of art in Ukraine.</p><p><a href='https://discover-ukraine.info/index/kyiv/'>Kyiv</a> is among the greenest of Europe’s cities, and it is famous for its cozy parks. The Mariinsky Park is the most popular. Its main sight is the luxurious Mariinsky Palace, built in the 18th century on orders of Russia’s Empress Elizabeth. Now, it is the Ukrainian President’s official residence. Also interesting is the <a href='https://discover-ukraine.info/places/kyiv/kyiv/158'>House with Chimeras</a>, one of the most famous of <a href='https://discover-ukraine.info/index/kyiv/'>Kyiv</a>’s Art Nouveau buildings. This mansion, whose roof and facade are decorated with creatures similar to those who adorn the Notre Dame in Paris, is considered to be the most unusual building in <a href='https://discover-ukraine.info/index/kyiv/'>Kyiv</a>.</p><p>Several landmarks in <a href='https://discover-ukraine.info/index/kyiv/'>Kyiv</a>’s outskirts deserve special attention: the open air complex Pirogovo, as well as the “city-museum” Pereiaslav-Khmelnytskyi. The latter is one of Ukraine’s oldest towns, and it packs over 30 museums on its tiny territory.</p><p>To its visitors, <a href='https://discover-ukraine.info/index/kyiv/'>Kyiv</a> is a real marvel! This city history witnessed and participated in many important events and years of hardship and prosperity. 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markers.push(marker); var infowindow = new google.maps.InfoWindow( { content: '<div style="width:200px">'+(value['img1']?'<div style="float:left;padding:0 10px 10px 0"><img loading="lazy" width="50" src="https://discover-ukraine.info/'+value['img1']+'" /></div>':'')+'<strong>'+value['title']+'</strong><br>'+ '<a href="'+value['href']+'">more...</a></div>' }); google.maps.event.addListener(marker, 'click', function() { if(now_infowindow != undefined){ now_infowindow.close();// clear currently infowindow } infowindow.open(map,marker);// open new infowindow now_infowindow = infowindow;// set new currently infowindow }); if(coord.equals(pop)) { google.maps.event.trigger(marker, 'click'); } }); var markerCluster = new MarkerClusterer(map, markers,{gridSize: 10, maxZoom: 13,imagePath: '/cluster/images/m'}); }); if(_before_ready_geo!="") _showOnMap(_before_ready_geo); try { tourRoute(); } catch(err) { ; } } oc=function(){ $('#map_canvas').height($(window).height()*0.8); var h=$('#map').height(); if(h!=maph) { $('#map').height($(window).height()*0.8); } //map.setCenter(center); //map.setZoom(zoom); } $(function(){ $(window).bind('resize orientationchange',oc); $('#map_canvas').css({'height':($(window).height()*0.8)}); //if(_before_ready_geo!="") initializeMap(); else setTimeout(initializeMap,100); $('#showmap').bind('click',function(){ var h=$('#map').height(); if($('#map_canvas').is(':hidden')) { $('#map_canvas').show(); initializeMap(); } if(h==maph) h=$(window).height()*0.8; else h=maph; $('#map').animate({'height':h},500,'swing',function(){ $('#showmap').text(h==maph?'SHOW MAP':'HIDE MAP'); }); if(h==maph) { if(origin<0) origin=0; $('html,body').animate({ scrollTop: origin }, origin/1.73); } }); if(location.hash=='#show_on_map'){ openMap(); tourRoute(); } }); </script> </body> </html>