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WE ARE PLEASED TO PRESENT TO YOU THE CAPITAL OF UKRAINE-KYIV.
Special prices for Kyiv Hotels in MS Excel format (*.xls)
The world has other cities that are older, bigger, richer, smarter and more comfortable. But Kyiv is beautiful and unique in its own way. The city's natural landscape with the boundless expanses of the Dnieper is in itself remarkably picturesque: The architectural ambience of the city has been built up over fifteen centuries of construction. Set amidst the natural landscape, the city's architectural masterpieces create a unique impression. Many historic monuments are preserved in Kyiv. These memorials remind us of the outstanding Kyivans who made their city famous throughout all the continents.
Kyiv's location was preordained by nature itself for a unique settlement. The city arose on the frontier between the forest and forest-steppe zones, in the place where trade between tribes was lively. The city is situated on the river Dnieper - one of the most important navigation arteries in Europe, part of the ancient trade route "from Varangiants to the Greeks." It is also the place where the Desna flows into the Dnieper. The landscape consists of a series of elevations intersected by streams and ravines, which create secure natural fortifications.
The legend about the founding of Kyiv tells: "And there were three brothers:one known as Kiy, the second-Scheck, and the third-Khoriv: and their sister was Lybid. Kiy settled on the mountain that is now the Borichev slope; Scheck settled on the mountain now known as Shchekavitsa; and Khoriv lived on the mountain now known as Khorevitsa. They build a to town, and they called it Kyiv after the oldest brother. The forest around the town was bid and there were a lot of animals. Those men were wise and clever, and their people were called the Polians: "This is the starting point of the history of the city on the Dnieper-Slavutych- the acknowledged spiritual center of Rus, Ukraine and eastern Slavs.
Unfortunately Kyiv's virtues constantly attracted the predatory attention of the invaders. It is difficult to name any other European capital that has been conquered and destroyed so often. But after every defeat, Kyiv rose even more beautiful -like a Phoenix from the ashes.
Today Kyiv is the capital of Ukraine; a sovereign state belonging to the UN and the Council of Europe. Kyiv has the population of more then 2,6 million people; It occupies an area of 827 square kilometers. Every day Kyiv receives numerous visitors, eager to see its shrines and architectural ensembles, museums and parks, theatres and stadiums. Whether the chestnuts are in bloom or the lindens are fragrant, whether the trees are painted in autumn colors or snow covers the roofs and hills- the city on the Dnieper is always beautiful and ready to greet you hospitably.
SIGHTSEEING
SEVEN WONDERS OF KYIV (click to get more info)
GARDENS AND PARKS ABOVE THE DNIEPER
THE HOUSE WITH CHIMERAS
ST. SOPHIA'S CATHEDRAL
VLADIMIR CATHEDRAL
KYIV-PECHERSK LAVRA
KHRESHCHATIK ENSEMBLE
ANDREYEVSKY SPUSK
Special prices for Kyiv Hotels in MS Excel format (*.xls)
The world has other cities that are older, bigger, richer, smarter and more comfortable. But Kyiv is beautiful and unique in its own way. The city's natural landscape with the boundless expanses of the Dnieper is in itself remarkably picturesque: The architectural ambience of the city has been built up over fifteen centuries of construction. Set amidst the natural landscape, the city's architectural masterpieces create a unique impression. Many historic monuments are preserved in Kyiv. These memorials remind us of the outstanding Kyivans who made their city famous throughout all the continents.
Kyiv's location was preordained by nature itself for a unique settlement. The city arose on the frontier between the forest and forest-steppe zones, in the place where trade between tribes was lively. The city is situated on the river Dnieper - one of the most important navigation arteries in Europe, part of the ancient trade route "from Varangiants to the Greeks." It is also the place where the Desna flows into the Dnieper. The landscape consists of a series of elevations intersected by streams and ravines, which create secure natural fortifications.
The legend about the founding of Kyiv tells: "And there were three brothers:one known as Kiy, the second-Scheck, and the third-Khoriv: and their sister was Lybid. Kiy settled on the mountain that is now the Borichev slope; Scheck settled on the mountain now known as Shchekavitsa; and Khoriv lived on the mountain now known as Khorevitsa. They build a to town, and they called it Kyiv after the oldest brother. The forest around the town was bid and there were a lot of animals. Those men were wise and clever, and their people were called the Polians: "This is the starting point of the history of the city on the Dnieper-Slavutych- the acknowledged spiritual center of Rus, Ukraine and eastern Slavs.
Unfortunately Kyiv's virtues constantly attracted the predatory attention of the invaders. It is difficult to name any other European capital that has been conquered and destroyed so often. But after every defeat, Kyiv rose even more beautiful -like a Phoenix from the ashes.
Today Kyiv is the capital of Ukraine; a sovereign state belonging to the UN and the Council of Europe. Kyiv has the population of more then 2,6 million people; It occupies an area of 827 square kilometers. Every day Kyiv receives numerous visitors, eager to see its shrines and architectural ensembles, museums and parks, theatres and stadiums. Whether the chestnuts are in bloom or the lindens are fragrant, whether the trees are painted in autumn colors or snow covers the roofs and hills- the city on the Dnieper is always beautiful and ready to greet you hospitably.
SIGHTSEEING
SEVEN WONDERS OF KYIV (click to get more info)
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