Old Kyiv (Kyiv)

UKRAINE – is a country in Eastern Europe. It borders Russia to the east; Belarus to the north; Poland, Slovakia, and Hungary to the west; Romania and Moldova to the southwest; and the Black Sea and Sea of ​​Azov to the south. The city of Kyiv (Kyiv) is both the capital and the largest city of Ukraine. At 603,700 square kilometers (233,100 square miles) and with a coastline of 2,782 square kilometers (1,074 square miles), Ukraine is the 44th largest country in the world (after the Central African Republic, before Madagascar). It is the second largest country in Europe (after the European part of Russia, before metropolitan France).

KYIV (kyiv) – is the capital and the largest city of Ukraine, located in the north-central part of the country on the Dnieper River. As of April 2007, official municipal estimates put Kyiv’s population at about 2.7 million, although much higher unofficial estimates (about 5 million people) are often published. Kyiv is an important industrial, scientific, educational and cultural center of Eastern Europe. You can get acquainted with Kyiv landmarks individually or with some professional Kyiv (kyiv) guide.

The city has an extensive infrastructure and a highly developed public transport system, including the Kyiv Metro. The name kyiv is said to derive from the name of Kyi, one of the four legendary founders of the city (the brothers Kyi, Shchek, Khoryv and the sister Lybid’). As for the most notable tourist sights in Kyiv, we highly recommend you to see Saint Sophia Cathedral and Kyiv Pechersk Lavra, which are listed as UNESCO World Heritage Sites. Saint Sophia Cathedral used to be a spiritual and cultural center of ancient Kyiv, while Kyiv Pechersk Lavra plays a crucial role in Orthodoxy with a great history of more than 900 years. The most famous historical architectural complexes in kyiv are the Saint Sophia Cathedral and the kyiv Pechersk Lavra (Cave Monastery), recognized by UNESCO as World Heritage Sites. The most experienced guides will be at your service to show you the unforgettable capital of Kievan Rus’ and its precious perpetual monuments such as Saint Sophia Cathedral, Kyiv-Pechersk Lavra, Golden Gate, Museum of Folk Architecture and Life “Pirogovo”, etc.

Due to the upcoming EURO 2012, the old heart of Kyiv will be rebuilt and remodeled to make it more attractive and presentable. If you are in Kyiv for business or just for pleasure, you should choose some apartment or hotel in Kyiv (Kyiv) in the old part of the city so that you can feel that unique and unforgettable atmosphere of the bygone times of our great Kyiv.