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What Can You Look at in Kiev?
Kiev is not only animated and restless capital of Ukraine but also very picturesque city, located on the riverside Dnepr. Treasures of art and architecture of Kiev are acknowledged in the whole world. But it is true that many of them were destroyed in the Second World War-time. A modern center with the saved parts of old city is located on hills, on a right bank of Dnepr. This more steep bank of the river is covered trees and parks. Dwellings and industrial districts of Kiev are mainly on the left bank. By the sights Kiev is attracted by the great number of tourists. So, what can you look at here?
Golden gates
It was built in 1164 and executed two tasks: fortress travel tower and solemn gate of the capital. Golden gate of prince Vladimir many centuries ago reminded the Golden gate of Constantinople.
Pecherskaya Large Monastery
It was founded in a 11 age and finished building during 9 next ages. Territory of monastery complex is very large and plugs a few buildings in it, including: Uspenskiy cathedral, Large bell tower, Church of Sainted Trinity, Near caves, Distant caves and others.
Andreevskaya church
This Building in baroque is considered the nearly most harmonious and picturesque work in the legacy of architect Rastrelli. On Fridays, Saturdays and Saturdays from 19:30 the concerts of classic, chamber music are conducte here.
Kreschatik street
Kreschatik is a central street of Kiev. Passes through the Starokievskiy and Pecherskiy districts and extends from European to Bessarabskoy area.
Museum of folk architecture and way of life Pirogovo
The settlement Pirogovo is on the picturesque Kiev outskirts. A museum of folk architecture and way of life of Ukraine is placed here. Visit of is gives possibility attached to the sources of the Ukrainian spirit. On territory of museum conducted traditional fairs, holidays are marked in obedience to folk traditions.
These are some sights of Kiev only.
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