The most unique 13-domed structure of ancient Rus' architecture. Kyivans

say that if you didn't see it while here then you didn't see Kyiv. They believe

that the cathedral and the Mother of God in the centre of it are protectors of

the city.

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It's a big monastery with many ancient churches and museums. It is famous for its underground caves. Thousands of Christians from different countries of the world come to visit it every year.

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It was erected in 1754, at the place, where, according to legend, St. Andrew the Apostle made a cross during his travels to the Scythian country.

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It is located opposite St. Sophia’s Cathedral. The original, built by Prince Sviatopolk in 1108, was destroyed by the Soviet regime in the 1930s for having “no historical value.” The reconstructed cathedral was completed in May 2000.

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Khreshchatyk is the main and the most beautiful street in the city. A lot of chestnut trees grow along this street. These trees are a symbol of the city.

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Andriyivs′kyi uzviz is one of the oldest streets in Kyiv. In ancient days it was the shortest way from the Upper Town to the Lower Town. Nowadays this street is a traditional place for concerts, art festivals and city holidays. There are many interesting picture galleries and souvenir stores there.

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Maidan Nezalezhnosti is the heart of modern Kyiv, its main and the most beautiful square that has become the symbol of the Ukrainian capital and the whole country.

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The Bridge over Saint Volodymyr Descent become one of the most interesting attractions of Kyiv which opens beautiful panoramic views of Podol, Dnipro river, Podilsko-Voskresenskyi Bridge, and the left bank of Kyiv.

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Taras Shevchenko National University of Kyiv is one of the biggest and oldest universities in the country.

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The Golden Gate is the main entrance to Yaroslav city (11th century). Inside are the original ruins of the gates from the time of Yaroslav the Wise

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