Kiev Tourist Attractions are numerous and delight visiting tourists who often wrongly assume that Kiev Points of Interest are few and far between.
If you are planning a Kiev Sightseeing trip, then our advice is to allow at least three full days to enjoy the city's highlights. In fact, one week is more ideal if you wish to enjoy the best of Kyiv's cultural scene, vibrant night life, exciting day-time activities and top Kiev Sightseeing attractions.
Google Ukraine, and you will often come across mention of a magnificent monastery, on the edge of the city. That Monastery is Kyivo Pecherska Levra, surely one of the most atmospheric religious sites on the planet. It is a big statement, but leaving the monastery on a frosty winter's morning, with the church bells ringing and Orthodox monks chanting and singing, is an experience that is certain to stay with you for many years to come.
Nearby is the remarkable Motherland monument, which towers above the Dnieper river and the high rise suburbs on the other bank. Below this huge monument are tanks and other military hardware. With Kyivo Pecherska Levra also in view, the combination of all these amazing sights is sure to give you a pleasurable feeling of sensory overload that will also endure as a positive memory.
Back in central Kiev, be sure to spend time strolling down Andrew's Descent and along Khreshchatyk. Independence Square is the the beating heart of the Ukrainian capital, and acts as a good starting point for exploring the Golden Gate, St. Andrew's church and the wonderful St. Michael's Cathedral.
Less obvious attractions that Kiev Out There believe you should not miss are the old world atmosphere of Kiev National Opera House, the ornate and fascinating subterranean world of the Kiev Metro, the beaches along the Dnieper river and one of Europe's most atmospheric football stadiums - and host stadium for Euro 2012 – the Kyiv Olympic Stadium. If you want to experience the best of these amazing attractions, with friendly English-speaking guides, then please take the time to read through the cultural tours and day time activities that we offer in Kiev.
Kiev, Ukraine is undoubtedly one of Europe's most important cities. After being founded in the fifth century, Kyiv (to use the Ukrainian spelling) has grown in cultural importance and economic and geopolitical significance for over 16 centuries into the dynamic global city it is today.
During its history Kiev has been fought over and controlled by many foreign powers – most noticeably Russia – and was also the capital of the powerful medieval state of Rus until it was destroyed by the Mongol-Tatar raids of 1237-40.
As part of the Russian Empire and the USSR, Kiev grew in industrial and economic importance but, in its early post independence years, the Ukrainian capital experienced a huge economic crisis which saw the nation's GDP halved, and poverty and crime rates soar. Just when things seemed like they couldn't get any worse things actually vastly improved, and after the turn of the millennium, Kiev's economy surged with thousands of new businesses being created and real estate prices sky rocketing.
However, Ukraine's recent economic fortunes have been akin to sitting in the front seat of a roller coaster. As of 2005, the global economic crisis has hit Ukraine particularly badly but, in Kiev, less so. Furthermore, the Ukrainian people are more than used to the sudden changes and upheavals that come with the economic, social and political winds of change, and are perhaps better able than their western European counterparts to adapt to the current political and economic uncertainties that are affecting us all.
Today, Kiev has a population of almost 3 million. 82 percent are Ukrainian, and 13 percent Russian. There are significantly more women than men in the Ukrainian capital.
Kiev has 36 sister cities including Riga, Belgrade, Budapest, Krakow, Tallinn,Warsaw and Vilnius.
For all you need to know about Kiev Travel Information, Kiev Geography and Kiev Facts simply read through the pages of our online guide. If you do not find the information you need and have specific questions you would like answered, please feel free to Contact us any time.
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The European Football Championships are coming to Ukraine and Poland in 2012. The hosting of one of the world's most high profile sporting events will showcase Ukraine as never before and will lead to a huge surge in tourist numbers in the coming years.
UEFA 2012 is being hosted by four Polish cities (Warsaw, Gdansk, Wroclaw & Poznan) and by four Ukrainian cities (Kiev, Donetsk, Lviv & Kharkiv).
With hundreds of thousands of football fans and curious tourists expected to travel to Ukraine and Poland for the European Championships during June and July 2012, many people are beginning to seek out information about 2012 tickets, hotel rooms and city tours in the host cities. With this in mind, we have put together our very own Euro 2012 Guide.
Our guide to UEFA 2012 Poland Ukraine includes everything you need to know about tickets, hotels, the stadiums, and transport to and from the matches. We have included a comprehensive list of all the fixtures during Euro 2012, information about each of the host cities as well as the answers to questions about visa requirements and foreign embassies.
How can I buy tickets for UEFA 2012? How far is the stadium from the city centre? How can I get an airport transfer to my hotel or the stadium? How many matches are being played in Kiev? You will find the answers to all these questions in our Euro 2012 guide.
If you wish to get the best out of your time in Ukraine and Poland during UEFA 2012, thencontact us for everything you need including accommodation, transfers and day & night time excursions.
