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Photogallery of Kiev, Ukraine
Top sigths of Ukraine
Stryjski Park, which is located in Lviv, is one of the most famous nature landmarks in the country. The park was founded in 1877 and occupies the area of approximately 60 hectares. It is included in the top 10 list of the most beautiful parks in Europe. In Stryjski Park visitors will see numerous rare trees and bushes, blooming flower beds and cozy summer houses. There is a wonderful lake not far away from the entrance, where one can see beautiful swans during warmer months of the year. The design of the park is changed throughout the year, so it looks new every time you visit it.
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Chapters of the guide to Kiev
Cuisine and top restaurants
It’s not easy to choose the best one among hundreds of Kiev restaurants. Let’s start the story about most attractive gastronomic points of interest with the review of national cuisine restaurants. The attractive Varenichnaya #1 restaurant is decorated in the style of past centuries. The specialty of this place is vareniki (kind of dumplings). This popular national dish here is prepared in twenty … Open 
Traditions and mentality of Kiev
Gastronomic festivals are organized on the squares, artists and musicians wearing beautiful national costumes perform on the streets, and the main final stage is the burning of Lady Maslenitsa. Besides public festivities, it is customary to observe some spiritual traditions on this day. On a holiday, people ask for forgiveness from loved ones, as well as clean away all bad thoughts. Local residents are … Open
Travel guide to Kiev
In Kiev, there is a unique ancient monastery – the Kiev-Pechersk Lavra. It was founded in the 11th century and is now a UNESCO site. The monastery is a compound architectural center with several temples, a theological seminary and other buildings. Even the oldest part was retained - the cells that were carved directly into the rock. In addition to religious relics, the monastery houses a rich collection of books. … Open
Kiev for children - what to visit
An ideal museum to visit with children will be Experimentarium. This is a modern museum dedicated to science and technology. Literally all of its exhibits are interactive; you can touch them with your hands. An excursion around the museum is always accompanied by mesmerizing experiments, so it is sure to please children hungry for new knowledge and impressions. The museum regularly holds fascinating themed events, … Open
Shopping, streets and outlets
Lovers of walks through Kyiv's colorful markets must visit the Bessarabian Market. This market presents all possible categories of popular products, ranging from meat and fish delicacies to delicious oriental sweets, exotic fruits, and vegetables. The indoor market occupies a beautiful historic building. In addition to stalls, it has several mini-cafes where you can buy some popular street food at cheap prices. … Open
Advices for travellers
1. The most profitable way is to pay for goods and services with national currency; you can use an exchange in any bank of the city. Most banks are open 5 days a week; Saturday and Sunday are days-off. Some large banks serve customers on Saturdays. 2. Tap water is not recommended to drink; it’s better to purchase purified bottled water, which you can buy at any grocery store. In Kiev there are … Open
