<![CDATA[Memorial to Victims of Famine]]>

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UA 50.444638011571250 30.433005245368918 <![CDATA[Memorial to Victims of Famine]]> <![CDATA[Memorial to Victims of Famine]]> http://maps.interesniy.kiev.ua/streets/garmatnaya/memorial-zhertvam-golodomora <![CDATA[Memorial to Victims of Famine]]> 32300

UA 50.404558320694768 30.492571153442441 <![CDATA[Memorial sign to Kiev defence participants]]> <![CDATA[Memorial sign to Kiev defence participants]]> http://maps.interesniy.kiev.ua/streets/holmogorskiy-pereulok/pamyatniy-znak-uchastnikam-oborony-kieva <![CDATA[Memorial sign to Kiev defence participants]]> http://maps.interesniy.kiev.ua/streets/holmogorskiy-pereulok/pamyatniy-znak-uchastnikam-oborony-kieva <![CDATA[Memorial sign to Kiev defence participants]]> 30914

UA 50.443718028136011 30.513367652893066 <![CDATA[Nikolai Berdyaev]]> <![CDATA[Nikolai Berdyaev]]> http://maps.interesniy.kiev.ua/streets/shevchenko-tarasa-bulvar/berdyaev-nikolay-aleksandrovich <![CDATA[Nikolai Berdyaev]]> http://maps.interesniy.kiev.ua/streets/shevchenko-tarasa-bulvar/berdyaev-nikolay-aleksandrovich <![CDATA[Nikolai Berdyaev]]> 30862

UA 50.463331800258224 30.520349442958832 <![CDATA[St. Catherine Monastery]]> Saint Catherine of Alexandria, also known as Saint Catherine of the Wheel and The Great Martyr Saint Catherine is, according to tradition, a Christian saint and virgin, who was martyred in the early 4th century at the hands of the pagan emperor Maxentius. According to her hagiography, she was both a princess and a noted scholar, who became a Christian around the age of fourteen, and herself converted hundreds of people to Christianity. Over 1,100 years following her martyrdom, St. Joan of Arc identified Catherine as one of the Saints who appeared to her and counselled her.

]]> <![CDATA[St. Catherine Monastery]]> Saint Catherine of Alexandria, also known as Saint Catherine of the Wheel and The Great Martyr Saint Catherine is, according to tradition, a Christian saint and virgin, who was martyred in the early 4th century at the hands of the pagan emperor Maxentius. According to her hagiography, she was both a princess and a noted scholar, who became a Christian around the age of fourteen, and herself converted hundreds of people to Christianity. Over 1,100 years following her martyrdom, St. Joan of Arc identified Catherine as one of the Saints who appeared to her and counselled her.

]]> http://maps.interesniy.kiev.ua/streets/kontraktovaya-ploshchad/byvshiy-kompleks-grecheskogo-monastyrya <![CDATA[St. Catherine Monastery]]> 17961

UA 50.4342882281 30.5448246002 <![CDATA[The Museum of Cultural Heritage]]> The Museum, containing works by Ukrainian artists from abroad, was opened on the 29th of May, 1999, in the restored 18th-century mansion on Moskovska Street. The exposition is devoted to life stories and creative work of composers, poets, choir masters, writers, choreographers and singers who were born in Kyiv and then forced to leave for abroad. In the museum you can get acquainted with unique paintings of such well-known Ukrainian painters as L. Morosowa (USA), O. Bulavitsky (USA), M. Krychevsky (France), T. Messak and V. Savchak (Australia), V. Krychevsky and K. Krychevska-Rosandich (USA). In the museum one may learn about the life and creativity of such writers and poets as D. Humanna (USA), O. Hay-Holowko (Canada), H. Cherin (USA), B. Olexandriv (Canada), B. Kowalenko (Australia). The world-famous ballet-master and dancer S. Lifar and the pianist-virtuoso V. Horovits were also born in the great city of Kiev.

]]> <![CDATA[The Museum of Cultural Heritage]]> The Museum, containing works by Ukrainian artists from abroad, was opened on the 29th of May, 1999, in the restored 18th-century mansion on Moskovska Street. The exposition is devoted to life stories and creative work of composers, poets, choir masters, writers, choreographers and singers who were born in Kyiv and then forced to leave for abroad. In the museum you can get acquainted with unique paintings of such well-known Ukrainian painters as L. Morosowa (USA), O. Bulavitsky (USA), M. Krychevsky (France), T. Messak and V. Savchak (Australia), V. Krychevsky and K. Krychevska-Rosandich (USA). In the museum one may learn about the life and creativity of such writers and poets as D. Humanna (USA), O. Hay-Holowko (Canada), H. Cherin (USA), B. Olexandriv (Canada), B. Kowalenko (Australia). The world-famous ballet-master and dancer S. Lifar and the pianist-virtuoso V. Horovits were also born in the great city of Kiev.

]]> http://maps.interesniy.kiev.ua/streets/moskovskaya/muzey-kulturnogo-naslediya <![CDATA[The Museum of Cultural Heritage]]> 17944

UA 50.4329747761 30.5545384175 <![CDATA[The Church of Theodosius of the Caves]]> Theodosius of Kiev is a saint who brought Cenobitic Monasticism to Kievan Rus' and, together with St Anthony of Kiev, founded the Kiev Caves Lavra (Monastery of the Caves). A hagiography of Theodosius was written in the twelfth century.

]]> <![CDATA[The Church of Theodosius of the Caves]]> Theodosius of Kiev is a saint who brought Cenobitic Monasticism to Kievan Rus' and, together with St Anthony of Kiev, founded the Kiev Caves Lavra (Monastery of the Caves). A hagiography of Theodosius was written in the twelfth century.

]]> http://maps.interesniy.kiev.ua/streets/mazepy-ivana/tserkov-feodosiya-pecherskogo <![CDATA[The Church of Theodosius of the Caves]]> 17947

UA 50.4352061583 30.5544008565 <![CDATA[State Museum of Music, Theatreand Cinema of Ukraine]]> Here you will see a unique collection of items that originate from theater, cinema and music, which have been collected over the years. You are able to see how each began and how they have progressed over time to what they are today. Today the Museum of Theater, Music and Cinema is the only one of its kind featuring displays and collections of this sort.
The collections seen here at the State Museum began in 1923, making some of the exhibits over eighty years old. The collection was started originally for the purpose of research and documentation in an attempt to record the cultural history of the country. The Museum has also been used often for teaching purposes; an apt place to lecture students on theater and cinema and its history in Ukraine. Often the conference rooms here are used for scientific presentations and conferences, so there is always something happening.

]]> <![CDATA[State Museum of Music, Theatreand Cinema of Ukraine]]> Here you will see a unique collection of items that originate from theater, cinema and music, which have been collected over the years. You are able to see how each began and how they have progressed over time to what they are today. Today the Museum of Theater, Music and Cinema is the only one of its kind featuring displays and collections of this sort.
The collections seen here at the State Museum began in 1923, making some of the exhibits over eighty years old. The collection was started originally for the purpose of research and documentation in an attempt to record the cultural history of the country. The Museum has also been used often for teaching purposes; an apt place to lecture students on theater and cinema and its history in Ukraine. Often the conference rooms here are used for scientific presentations and conferences, so there is always something happening.

]]> http://maps.interesniy.kiev.ua/streets/mazepy-ivana/muzey-teatralnogo-muzykalnogo-i-kinoiskusstva-ukrainy-17947 <![CDATA[State Museum of Music, Theatreand Cinema of Ukraine]]> 17916

UA 50.4323187527 30.562507981 <![CDATA[Far Caves]]> By the Divine Providence, at the time of Prince Yaroslav the Wise, Venerable Anthony, the founder of Russian monkhood, settled in a small cave in the hill not far from Kiev. In 1051 he came back from the Holy Mount Athos, where he became a monk. He chose a small cave not far from the village of Berestovo, as the place for his ascetic labors. Earlier Metropolitan Illarion isolated here. The cave, after Anthony settled there, began to attract the citizens and Kiev aristocracy, who came for spiritual advice and blessing to him, wise in God monastic elder. Those, who strove for monastic life, asked him to let them stay with him. The monks, who settled in the cave, dug for themselves new cells, joined them with underground corridors and at the same place they created an underground church. The Pechersk dwelling place was created in such a way that it deserved special attention of the Heavenly Mother, Our Lady, Theotokos, and which was also famous for monks' ascetic labors and sanctity of life.

Soon the cave became too overcrowded for Venerable Anthony, seeking for isolation.
Appointed Venerable Barlaam as Farther Superior for the brethren, he went to the neighbouring hill, where he dug a new cell, making the beginning of the new complex of the Caves, called later the Near Caves.
The primary Caves were called the Far Caves.

]]> <![CDATA[Far Caves]]> By the Divine Providence, at the time of Prince Yaroslav the Wise, Venerable Anthony, the founder of Russian monkhood, settled in a small cave in the hill not far from Kiev. In 1051 he came back from the Holy Mount Athos, where he became a monk. He chose a small cave not far from the village of Berestovo, as the place for his ascetic labors. Earlier Metropolitan Illarion isolated here. The cave, after Anthony settled there, began to attract the citizens and Kiev aristocracy, who came for spiritual advice and blessing to him, wise in God monastic elder. Those, who strove for monastic life, asked him to let them stay with him. The monks, who settled in the cave, dug for themselves new cells, joined them with underground corridors and at the same place they created an underground church. The Pechersk dwelling place was created in such a way that it deserved special attention of the Heavenly Mother, Our Lady, Theotokos, and which was also famous for monks' ascetic labors and sanctity of life.

Soon the cave became too overcrowded for Venerable Anthony, seeking for isolation.
Appointed Venerable Barlaam as Farther Superior for the brethren, he went to the neighbouring hill, where he dug a new cell, making the beginning of the new complex of the Caves, called later the Near Caves.
The primary Caves were called the Far Caves.

]]> http://maps.interesniy.kiev.ua/streets/mazepy-ivana/dalnie-peshchery <![CDATA[Far Caves]]> 17918

UA 50.4337622408 30.56052341 <![CDATA[The Church of the Exaltation of the Holy Cross]]> The Church of the Exaltation of the Holy Cross, from the beginning of its foundation, serves as the burial place of the spiritual personalities. The burial places of the metropolitans Arseniy (Moskvin), Filofey (Uspensky), Ioannikiy (Rudnev), Theognost (Lebedev) and Flavian (Gorodetsky) are located there.

]]> <![CDATA[The Church of the Exaltation of the Holy Cross]]> The Church of the Exaltation of the Holy Cross, from the beginning of its foundation, serves as the burial place of the spiritual personalities. The burial places of the metropolitans Arseniy (Moskvin), Filofey (Uspensky), Ioannikiy (Rudnev), Theognost (Lebedev) and Flavian (Gorodetsky) are located there.

]]> http://maps.interesniy.kiev.ua/streets/mazepy-ivana/krestovozdvizhenskaya-tserkov <![CDATA[The Church of the Exaltation of the Holy Cross]]> 17914

UA 50.4336962648 30.56071345 <![CDATA[Near Caves]]> By the Divine Providence, at the time of Prince Yaroslav the Wise, Venerable Anthony, the founder of Russian monkhood, settled in a small cave in the hill not far from Kiev. In 1051 he came back from the Holy Mount Athos, where he became a monk. He chose a small cave not far from the village of Berestovo, as the place for his ascetic labors. Earlier Metropolitan Illarion isolated here. The cave, after Anthony settled there, began to attract the citizens and Kiev aristocracy, who came for spiritual advice and blessing to him, wise in God monastic elder. Those, who strove for monastic life, asked him to let them stay with him. The monks, who settled in the cave, dug for themselves new cells, joined them with underground corridors and at the same place they created an underground church. The Pechersk dwelling place was created in such a way that it deserved special attention of the Heavenly Mother, Our Lady, Theotokos, and which was also famous for monks' ascetic labors and sanctity of life.

Soon the cave became too overcrowded for Venerable Anthony, seeking for isolation.
Appointed Venerable Barlaam as Farther Superior for the brethren, he went to the neighbouring hill, where he dug a new cell, making the beginning of the new complex of the Caves, called later the Near Caves.
The primary Caves were called the Far Caves.

]]> <![CDATA[Near Caves]]> By the Divine Providence, at the time of Prince Yaroslav the Wise, Venerable Anthony, the founder of Russian monkhood, settled in a small cave in the hill not far from Kiev. In 1051 he came back from the Holy Mount Athos, where he became a monk. He chose a small cave not far from the village of Berestovo, as the place for his ascetic labors. Earlier Metropolitan Illarion isolated here. The cave, after Anthony settled there, began to attract the citizens and Kiev aristocracy, who came for spiritual advice and blessing to him, wise in God monastic elder. Those, who strove for monastic life, asked him to let them stay with him. The monks, who settled in the cave, dug for themselves new cells, joined them with underground corridors and at the same place they created an underground church. The Pechersk dwelling place was created in such a way that it deserved special attention of the Heavenly Mother, Our Lady, Theotokos, and which was also famous for monks' ascetic labors and sanctity of life.

Soon the cave became too overcrowded for Venerable Anthony, seeking for isolation.
Appointed Venerable Barlaam as Farther Superior for the brethren, he went to the neighbouring hill, where he dug a new cell, making the beginning of the new complex of the Caves, called later the Near Caves.
The primary Caves were called the Far Caves.

]]> http://maps.interesniy.kiev.ua/streets/mazepy-ivana/blizhnie-peshchery <![CDATA[Near Caves]]> 17902

UA 50.4348191828 30.5564332103 <![CDATA[Lavra Bell Tower]]> It is considered to be the highest bell tower in Ukraine. Its height makes up 96 m. It was built by Iohann Shedel in 1745. On top of the belltower there is a chiming clock, which has been working since 1903 in Lavra.

]]> <![CDATA[Lavra Bell Tower]]> It is considered to be the highest bell tower in Ukraine. Its height makes up 96 m. It was built by Iohann Shedel in 1745. On top of the belltower there is a chiming clock, which has been working since 1903 in Lavra.

]]> http://maps.interesniy.kiev.ua/streets/mazepy-ivana/bolshaya-lavrskaya-kolokolnya <![CDATA[Lavra Bell Tower]]> 17903

UA 50.4346442729 30.5550271737 <![CDATA[The Gate Church of the Trinity]]> The Gate Church of the Trinity was built in 1106-1108, as part of the Pechersk Lavra fortification, atop the main entrance to the monastery. The church was founded by the grandson of the Prince of Chernigov Sviatoslav II, who renounced his princely status and became a Pechersk monk on November 17, 1106 under the name of Mykola Sviatosha.[1] Mykola spent 36 years as a monk, and founded the Monastery Hospital of the Trinity within the Lavra.

]]> <![CDATA[The Gate Church of the Trinity]]> The Gate Church of the Trinity was built in 1106-1108, as part of the Pechersk Lavra fortification, atop the main entrance to the monastery. The church was founded by the grandson of the Prince of Chernigov Sviatoslav II, who renounced his princely status and became a Pechersk monk on November 17, 1106 under the name of Mykola Sviatosha.[1] Mykola spent 36 years as a monk, and founded the Monastery Hospital of the Trinity within the Lavra.

]]> http://maps.interesniy.kiev.ua/streets/mazepy-ivana/troitskaya-nadvratnaya-tserkov <![CDATA[The Gate Church of the Trinity]]> 17905

UA 50.4362172917 30.5559611415 <![CDATA[The All-Saints Church]]> The All-Saints Church was built above the Ekonomichna Brama — Economic Gate of the Lavra Monastery in 1696–1698. The money endowed by Ivan Mazepa made it possible to design and decorate the church in a highly impressive manner. The church bore Mazepa’s coat of arms on the facade of the church.

]]> <![CDATA[The All-Saints Church]]> The All-Saints Church was built above the Ekonomichna Brama — Economic Gate of the Lavra Monastery in 1696–1698. The money endowed by Ivan Mazepa made it possible to design and decorate the church in a highly impressive manner. The church bore Mazepa’s coat of arms on the facade of the church.

]]> http://maps.interesniy.kiev.ua/streets/mazepy-ivana/vsehsvyatskaya-tserkov <![CDATA[The All-Saints Church]]> 17906

UA 50.4347548352 30.5578311257 <![CDATA[The Refectory Church]]> The Refectory Church is a refectory and an adjoining church of Saint Anthony and Theodosius of the medieval cave monastery of Kiev Pechersk Lavra in Kiev, the capital of Ukraine. In the refectory, the Lavra monks had their meals. The building was constructed in 1893-1895 at a time when more than a thousand monks were living within the monastery.

]]> <![CDATA[The Refectory Church]]> The Refectory Church is a refectory and an adjoining church of Saint Anthony and Theodosius of the medieval cave monastery of Kiev Pechersk Lavra in Kiev, the capital of Ukraine. In the refectory, the Lavra monks had their meals. The building was constructed in 1893-1895 at a time when more than a thousand monks were living within the monastery.

]]> http://maps.interesniy.kiev.ua/streets/mazepy-ivana/trapeznaya-tserkov-i-palata <![CDATA[The Refectory Church]]> 17900

UA 50.4341925538 30.5564975739 <![CDATA[Museum of Miniature]]> Museum of Miniature of author Nikolay Siadristy is located at the territory of Kievo-Pecherskaya Lavra. Just one author’s works are presented in the museum collection – no wonder, only a few have the talent to shoe a flea. Feature of Nikolay Siadristy creative work is that everything is made by hand, by a special technology for each kind of works. Only in Museum of Miniature in Kiev one can see the unique creations, amazing with talent of the creator, accuracy of fulfillment and sizes, certainly.

]]> <![CDATA[Museum of Miniature]]> Museum of Miniature of author Nikolay Siadristy is located at the territory of Kievo-Pecherskaya Lavra. Just one author’s works are presented in the museum collection – no wonder, only a few have the talent to shoe a flea. Feature of Nikolay Siadristy creative work is that everything is made by hand, by a special technology for each kind of works. Only in Museum of Miniature in Kiev one can see the unique creations, amazing with talent of the creator, accuracy of fulfillment and sizes, certainly.

]]> http://maps.interesniy.kiev.ua/streets/mazepy-ivana/vystavka-mikrominiatyur-n-syadristogo <![CDATA[Museum of Miniature]]> 17888

UA 50.4484527157 30.5126166453 <![CDATA[House where Boleslaw Lesmian lived]]> Bolesław Leśmian was a Polish poet, artist and member of the Polish Academy of Literature. He was one of the most influential poets of the early 20th century in Poland, one of the best poets of 20th century and cousin of another notable poet of the epoch - Jan Brzechwa and a nephew of famous poet and writer of Young Poland - Antoni Lange.

]]> <![CDATA[House where Boleslaw Lesmian lived]]> Bolesław Leśmian was a Polish poet, artist and member of the Polish Academy of Literature. He was one of the most influential poets of the early 20th century in Poland, one of the best poets of 20th century and cousin of another notable poet of the epoch - Jan Brzechwa and a nephew of famous poet and writer of Young Poland - Antoni Lange.

]]> 17890

UA 50.4650716224 30.5195474731 <![CDATA[Kiev Mohyla Academy Library]]> The library of the old Kyiv Mohyla Academy contained a notable collection of the books. However, the archive was plundered in 1920s when the academy was closed. The university administration focuses on creating a research library equipped to modern standards. In addition to the central undergraduate library there is a number of the departmental libraries as well as reading halls for research and periodicals. Further, several international cultural organizations such as the Goethe-Institut(e), British Council and American Library are located on campus premises and are open to the public.

]]> <![CDATA[Kiev Mohyla Academy Library]]> The library of the old Kyiv Mohyla Academy contained a notable collection of the books. However, the archive was plundered in 1920s when the academy was closed. The university administration focuses on creating a research library equipped to modern standards. In addition to the central undergraduate library there is a number of the departmental libraries as well as reading halls for research and periodicals. Further, several international cultural organizations such as the Goethe-Institut(e), British Council and American Library are located on campus premises and are open to the public.

]]> http://maps.interesniy.kiev.ua/streets/skovorody-grigoriya/biblioteka-naukma <![CDATA[Kiev Mohyla Academy Library]]> 17891

UA 50.4504748922 30.5299437149 <![CDATA[Dynamo Stadium]]> Dynamo Stadium named after Valeriy Lobanovskiy is a multi-functional stadium in Kiev, Ukraine that is modified for football use only.

The stadium holds 16,873 people, and was built in 1934 as Vsevolod Balitsky Dynamo Stadium by the project of Vasyl Osmak. The stadium current name was given in honour of the former Dynamo Kyiv and USSR national football team coachValeriy Lobanovskyi in 2002, who died on 13 May that year, at age 63.

]]> <![CDATA[Dynamo Stadium]]> Dynamo Stadium named after Valeriy Lobanovskiy is a multi-functional stadium in Kiev, Ukraine that is modified for football use only.

]]> http://maps.interesniy.kiev.ua/streets/grushevskogo-mihaila/stadion-dinamo <![CDATA[Dynamo Stadium]]> 17881

UA 50.4509316287 30.5061687603 <![CDATA[House where Stanislava Vysotskaia lived]]> Polish tragic actress. Started the stage in St. Petersburg in 1895.
1901-1911 - worked in Krakov theatre.
1911-1920 - lived in Kiev, where created the National Polish Theatre- studio.

]]> <![CDATA[House where Stanislava Vysotskaia lived]]> Polish tragic actress. Started the stage in St. Petersburg in 1895.
1901-1911 - worked in Krakov theatre.
1911-1920 - lived in Kiev, where created the National Polish Theatre- studio.

]]> http://maps.interesniy.kiev.ua/streets/gonchara-olesya/zhiloy-dom-17881 <![CDATA[House where Stanislava Vysotskaia lived]]> 17882

UA 50.4534603487 30.5215349423 <![CDATA[House where Valerian Kulikovskii lived]]> This is a house where a famous architect, participant of Polish rebellion in 1863 Valerian Kulikovskii lived.

]]> <![CDATA[House where Valerian Kulikovskii lived]]> This is a house where a famous architect, participant of Polish rebellion in 1863 Valerian Kulikovskii lived.

]]> http://maps.interesniy.kiev.ua/streets/mihaylovskaya/zhiloy-dom <![CDATA[House where Valerian Kulikovskii lived]]> 17883

UA 50.4480529791 30.5185067761 <![CDATA[House where Leonard Yankovski lived]]> Leonard Yankovski commissioned the construction of St. Nicholas Cathedral.

]]> <![CDATA[House where Leonard Yankovski lived]]> Leonard Yankovski commissioned the construction of St. Nicholas Cathedral.

]]> http://maps.interesniy.kiev.ua/streets/proreznaya/zhiloy-dom <![CDATA[House where Leonard Yankovski lived]]> 17885

UA 50.4487667193 30.5166295008 <![CDATA[House where Joachim Bartoshevich lived]]> Joachim Bartoshevich - a Polish writer, the main editor of “Dziennik kijowski” newspaper.

]]> <![CDATA[House where Joachim Bartoshevich lived]]> Joachim Bartoshevich - a Polish writer, the main editor of “Dziennik kijowski” newspaper.

]]> http://maps.interesniy.kiev.ua/streets/proreznaya/zhiloy-dom-17885 <![CDATA[House where Joachim Bartoshevich lived]]> 17887

UA 50.4463587155 30.5082446447 <![CDATA[House where Vladimir Vysokovich lived]]> Prof. Vladimir Vysokovich (1854–1912), the Head of the Department of Pathologic Anatomy at Medical Faculty of St. Volodymyr Kyiv University, one of the founders of the Society of Struggle with Infectious Diseases and Kyiv Bacteriological Institute.

]]> <![CDATA[House where Vladimir Vysokovich lived]]> Prof. Vladimir Vysokovich (1854–1912), the Head of the Department of Pathologic Anatomy at Medical Faculty of St. Volodymyr Kyiv University, one of the founders of the Society of Struggle with Infectious Diseases and Kyiv Bacteriological Institute.

]]> http://maps.interesniy.kiev.ua/streets/franko-ivana/zhiloy-dom-vysokovich <![CDATA[House where Vladimir Vysokovich lived]]> 17879

UA 50.446600023 30.5128992087 <![CDATA[National Opera ]]> Established in the summer of 1867 by Ferdinand Berger. Berger succeeded in inviting many talented singers, musicians, and conductors, and the city council (duma) had offered the newly created trouppe to use the City Theatre (constructed in 1856, architect I. Shtrom) for their performances. Officially, the theatre was named the City Theatre but was most commonly referred to as the Russian Opera. The day of the first performance, November 8 (October 27 old style), 1867 was made a city holiday. The performance of the opera Askold's Tomb by Alexey Verstovsky was the troupe's debut. The initial success is attributed to the vocal talents of that time of O. Satagano-Gorchakova, F. L'vov, M. Agramov but also to the captivating plot taken from some principal pages of the ancient history of the city.

During the intermission of a performance on September 1, 1911, Dmitry Bogrov killed Prime Minister Peter Stolypin.

]]> <![CDATA[National Opera ]]> Established in the summer of 1867 by Ferdinand Berger. Berger succeeded in inviting many talented singers, musicians, and conductors, and the city council (duma) had offered the newly created trouppe to use the City Theatre (constructed in 1856, architect I. Shtrom) for their performances. Officially, the theatre was named the City Theatre but was most commonly referred to as the Russian Opera. The day of the first performance, November 8 (October 27 old style), 1867 was made a city holiday. The performance of the opera Askold's Tomb by Alexey Verstovsky was the troupe's debut. The initial success is attributed to the vocal talents of that time of O. Satagano-Gorchakova, F. L'vov, M. Agramov but also to the captivating plot taken from some principal pages of the ancient history of the city.

During the intermission of a performance on September 1, 1911, Dmitry Bogrov killed Prime Minister Peter Stolypin.

]]> http://maps.interesniy.kiev.ua/streets/vladimirskaya/natsionalnaya-opera-ukrainy <![CDATA[National Opera ]]> 17866

UA 50.4702753568 30.5036151521 <![CDATA[Place where St. Joseph Church used to be ]]> <![CDATA[Place where St. Joseph Church used to be ]]> http://maps.interesniy.kiev.ua/streets/yurkovskaya/mesto-gde-byl-kostel-svyatogo-iosifa <![CDATA[Place where St. Joseph Church used to be ]]> 17867

UA 50.4317038901 30.5274113985 <![CDATA[Memorial sign]]> The memorial sign in the honour of Polish rebellion participatnts in 1863.

]]> <![CDATA[Memorial sign]]> The memorial sign in the honour of Polish rebellion participatnts in 1863.

]]> http://maps.interesniy.kiev.ua/streets/gospitalnaya/pamyatniy-znak <![CDATA[Memorial sign]]> 17868

UA 50.4259089585 30.6362301167 <![CDATA[Darnitsa cemetery]]> There is a monument to Polish soldiers, who died in times of WWII. The memorial was established in 1954.

]]> <![CDATA[Darnitsa cemetery]]> There is a monument to Polish soldiers, who died in times of WWII. The memorial was established in 1954.

]]> http://maps.interesniy.kiev.ua/streets/harkovskoe-shosse/darnitskoe-kladbishche <![CDATA[Darnitsa cemetery]]> 17859

UA 50.4458325849 30.5129542548 <![CDATA[Former Francois Hotel]]> nitially the building had 2 storeys, at the beginning of the XX centure 2 more storeys were constructed. The house was maintained by Francis Golombek.

]]> <![CDATA[Former Francois Hotel]]> nitially the building had 2 storeys, at the beginning of the XX centure 2 more storeys were constructed. The house was maintained by Francis Golombek.

]]> http://maps.interesniy.kiev.ua/streets/hmelnitskogo-bogdana/byvshiy-otel-i-kofeynya-fransua <![CDATA[Former Francois Hotel]]> 17860

UA 50.4652082107 30.5177879441 <![CDATA[The Contracts House]]> The Contracts House is a trade building in the Podil neighborhood of Kiev (Kyiv), the capital of Ukraine. The Contracts House received its name because the city's contracts were signed there. It is located on the Kontraktova Square, once one of the Podil's main trading centers. The building is considered as one of the important Classical architecture constructions of the city.
After a large fire destroyed part of the Podil in 1811, the first Contracts House in the neighborhood burnt down. A new replacement building was constructed in 1815-1817 in the Classical style according to a plan made by English architect V. Geste, supervised by architect Andrey Melensky.

]]> <![CDATA[The Contracts House]]> The Contracts House is a trade building in the Podil neighborhood of Kiev (Kyiv), the capital of Ukraine. The Contracts House received its name because the city's contracts were signed there. It is located on the Kontraktova Square, once one of the Podil's main trading centers. The building is considered as one of the important Classical architecture constructions of the city.
After a large fire destroyed part of the Podil in 1811, the first Contracts House in the neighborhood burnt down. A new replacement building was constructed in 1815-1817 in the Classical style according to a plan made by English architect V. Geste, supervised by architect Andrey Melensky.

]]> http://maps.interesniy.kiev.ua/streets/mezhigorskaya/kontraktoviy-dom-17860 <![CDATA[The Contracts House]]> 17851

UA 50.448316079 30.5169832814 <![CDATA[House of public institutions]]> In 1930s there used to be a Polish club with a theatre school, later - a cinema, currently - the Theatre of Youth.

]]> <![CDATA[House of public institutions]]> In 1930s there used to be a Polish club with a theatre school, later - a cinema, currently - the Theatre of Youth.

]]> http://maps.interesniy.kiev.ua/streets/proreznaya/dom-obshchestvennyh-zavedeniy <![CDATA[House of public institutions]]> 17855

UA 50.4419878802 30.511247046 <![CDATA[Red building of Taras Shevchenko National University]]> Taras Shevchenko National University of Kyiv is today a classic university with a distinct research profile, and the leading contemporary academic and educational hub of Ukraine. With the independent Ukrainian nation arising, the university is facing new challenges and responsibilities. The academic experts of the future can be identified by a thorough professional knowledge and the ability to think creatively, with an understanding of the massive responsibility to be taken when working at the leading-edge of academic thought. Only a university with a long tradition of achievement and success both in teaching and in research could cope with such a mission.

]]> <![CDATA[Red building of Taras Shevchenko National University]]> Taras Shevchenko National University of Kyiv is today a classic university with a distinct research profile, and the leading contemporary academic and educational hub of Ukraine. With the independent Ukrainian nation arising, the university is facing new challenges and responsibilities. The academic experts of the future can be identified by a thorough professional knowledge and the ability to think creatively, with an understanding of the massive responsibility to be taken when working at the leading-edge of academic thought. Only a university with a long tradition of achievement and success both in teaching and in research could cope with such a mission.

]]> http://maps.interesniy.kiev.ua/streets/vladimirskaya/glavniy-korpus-kievskogo-universiteta <![CDATA[Red building of Taras Shevchenko National University]]> 17842

UA 50.415942571 30.5099988094 <![CDATA[Catholic part of Baikove Cemetery]]> The cemetery was established in 1833. It has got its name from the nearby Baikovo estate. The oldest part of the cemetery is located south of the present vul. Baikova. The biggest part is located north of the street and was established in the 1880s. It is partly surrounded by a wall. Besides the Orthodox graves there are also Catholic and Lutheran sections.
In Soviet times the Baikove cemetery became the main necropolis of the Kiev's intelligentsia, middle and upper classes. Many of the headstones became pieces of monumental art. Also after the Ukrainian independence the cemetery has remained the most prestigious burial ground in the city.
An Orthodox Church (Ascension of the Lord) in Byzantine style was built at the cemetery in 1884–1889. It was built on the proceeds from the sale of burial places. During the Soviet times it was preserved as a memorial hall for funeral ceremonies. Today it is again used as a church. In 1975 a new crematorium in modern style was built in the western part of the cemetery.

]]> <![CDATA[Catholic part of Baikove Cemetery]]> The cemetery was established in 1833. It has got its name from the nearby Baikovo estate. The oldest part of the cemetery is located south of the present vul. Baikova. The biggest part is located north of the street and was established in the 1880s. It is partly surrounded by a wall. Besides the Orthodox graves there are also Catholic and Lutheran sections.
In Soviet times the Baikove cemetery became the main necropolis of the Kiev's intelligentsia, middle and upper classes. Many of the headstones became pieces of monumental art. Also after the Ukrainian independence the cemetery has remained the most prestigious burial ground in the city.
An Orthodox Church (Ascension of the Lord) in Byzantine style was built at the cemetery in 1884–1889. It was built on the proceeds from the sale of burial places. During the Soviet times it was preserved as a memorial hall for funeral ceremonies. Today it is again used as a church. In 1975 a new crematorium in modern style was built in the western part of the cemetery.

]]> http://maps.interesniy.kiev.ua/streets/baykovaya/katolicheskaya-chast-baykovogo-kladbishcha <![CDATA[Catholic part of Baikove Cemetery]]> 17848

UA 50.4268250543 30.517530452 <![CDATA[St. Nicholas Roman Catholic Cathedral]]> The St. Nicholas Roman Catholic Cathedral is the second Roman Catholic cathedral built in Kiev. It was constructed in 1899–1909 and was built in a Gothic type construction, by Kiev architects V. Gorodetsky and E. Salya. Historically, it belonged to the Latin Rite Catholic community.

A competition was held in 1898 for the designs for a Roman Catholic Cathedral in Kiev, which was won by an architect S. Volovskiy. His entry into the competition included a Gothic type construction with two 60 m (197 ft) towers. The final revision and management of the project was assigned to the Kievan architect Vladislav Gorodetsky, and Emilio Sala added sculptural decoration in artificial stone to the construction. To increase the stability of the construction on the uneven Kiev ground, it was ensured by bore-and-stuffed piles, a newly introduced invention ofAnton Strauss. The construction work was carried out by exclusively from voluntary donations, and lasted for ten years (1899–1909).

]]> <![CDATA[St. Nicholas Roman Catholic Cathedral]]> The St. Nicholas Roman Catholic Cathedral is the second Roman Catholic cathedral built in Kiev. It was constructed in 1899–1909 and was built in a Gothic type construction, by Kiev architects V. Gorodetsky and E. Salya. Historically, it belonged to the Latin Rite Catholic community.

]]> http://maps.interesniy.kiev.ua/streets/bolshaya-vasilkovskaya/kostyol-svyatogo-nikolaya <![CDATA[St. Nicholas Roman Catholic Cathedral]]> 17835

UA 50.4449953284 30.5286675463 <![CDATA[House with Chimeras]]> This building was constructed by a famous Kiev architect Vladislav Gorodetskiy in 1903 — on the former bank of drained swamp. This place was prohibited for building up by Kiev house-building society. Many people at that time considered the construction of a house on the steep slope to be the madness. That’s why the house was primordially cloaked in legends: it is said that Gorodetskiy started building because of the bet with other architects who contended that it was impossible to build something in that place. Nevertheless the house was built in record time - in 2 years.

]]> <![CDATA[House with Chimeras]]> This building was constructed by a famous Kiev architect Vladislav Gorodetskiy in 1903 — on the former bank of drained swamp. This place was prohibited for building up by Kiev house-building society. Many people at that time considered the construction of a house on the steep slope to be the madness. That’s why the house was primordially cloaked in legends: it is said that Gorodetskiy started building because of the bet with other architects who contended that it was impossible to build something in that place. Nevertheless the house was built in record time - in 2 years.

]]> http://maps.interesniy.kiev.ua/streets/bankovaya/dom-s-himerami <![CDATA[House with Chimeras]]> 17836

UA 50.4436838656 30.5279695988 <![CDATA[The House of the Weeping Widow]]> The House of the Weeping Widow is an architectural landmark of Kiev, located at 23 Lyuteranska Street.

Constructed in 1907 in the early Art Nouveau style by architect E. Bradtman, it was commissioned by Serhiy Arshavsky, a wealthy merchant from Poltava, who occupied it before the Bolshevik Revolution. The building kept its first owner's name long afterwards, and even today is sometimes referred to as the Serhiy Arshavskyi Building. Following the revolution it was occupied by the International Group Federation of the Central Committee of Russian Communist Party (Bolshevik).

Currently it is one of the President of Ukraine's official residences,used to house state visitors, among them: U.S. Secretaries of State Madeleine Albright and Condoleezza Rice, and the Presidents of Lithuania and Brazil.

The building earned its nickname because when it rains water pours over the woman's face on the facade, running down her cheeks like tears.

]]> <![CDATA[The House of the Weeping Widow]]> The House of the Weeping Widow is an architectural landmark of Kiev, located at 23 Lyuteranska Street.

The building earned its nickname because when it rains water pours over the woman's face on the facade, running down her cheeks like tears.

]]> http://maps.interesniy.kiev.ua/streets/lyuteranskaya/dom-plachushchey-vdovy <![CDATA[The House of the Weeping Widow]]> 17841

UA 50.4533827859 30.5248647367 <![CDATA[St. Alexander Cathedral]]> St. Alexander Cathedral is the oldest Catholic Church in Kyiv. It has a complex and dramatic history.
In 1815, the governor of Kyiv's province, Potocki received permission from the Emperor, Alexander I, for the construction of a Roman Catholic Church, in Kiev. The Permission was signed on July 7, 1815, in the emperor's main Paris residence.
The construction of the Church began in 1817.
On August 30, 1817, the foundation stone was laid and consecrated by the Auxiliary Bishop of Mogilev Metropolitan Primate of the Catholic Church in the Russian Empire. Due to financial difficulties, construction stopped soon after. It was only in 1835, that the construction resumed again.
The construction of the cathedral was completed in 1842.
The image you see on your screen was the first image of the cathedral, made in 1846.
Unfortunately, in 1937, the Church was seized by the communist regime. Many Christians were repressed and killed.
Father Sigismund Kwasniewski was the last Parish priest, to serve in the Parish before the communist regime closed down the Church. Father Sigismund Kwasniewski was arrested on June 3rd, 1937 and executed on September 25th, 1937.
The Cathedral was returned to Catholic Church in 1991.

]]> <![CDATA[St. Alexander Cathedral]]> St. Alexander Cathedral is the oldest Catholic Church in Kyiv. It has a complex and dramatic history.
In 1815, the governor of Kyiv's province, Potocki received permission from the Emperor, Alexander I, for the construction of a Roman Catholic Church, in Kiev. The Permission was signed on July 7, 1815, in the emperor's main Paris residence.
The construction of the Church began in 1817.
On August 30, 1817, the foundation stone was laid and consecrated by the Auxiliary Bishop of Mogilev Metropolitan Primate of the Catholic Church in the Russian Empire. Due to financial difficulties, construction stopped soon after. It was only in 1835, that the construction resumed again.
The construction of the cathedral was completed in 1842.
The image you see on your screen was the first image of the cathedral, made in 1846.
Unfortunately, in 1937, the Church was seized by the communist regime. Many Christians were repressed and killed.
Father Sigismund Kwasniewski was the last Parish priest, to serve in the Parish before the communist regime closed down the Church. Father Sigismund Kwasniewski was arrested on June 3rd, 1937 and executed on September 25th, 1937.
The Cathedral was returned to Catholic Church in 1991.

]]> http://maps.interesniy.kiev.ua/streets/kostelnaya/kostel-svyatogo-aleksandra <![CDATA[St. Alexander Cathedral]]> 17822

UA 50.4406215941 30.5447882807 <![CDATA[Moskovskaya street]]> Moskovskaya street appeared three centuries ago and till the 19th century it was the main street of Kiev. There were a lot of events which took place here.

]]> <![CDATA[Moskovskaya street]]> Moskovskaya street appeared three centuries ago and till the 19th century it was the main street of Kiev. There were a lot of events which took place here.

]]> http://maps.interesniy.kiev.ua/streets/moskovskaya/moskovskaya-ulitsa <![CDATA[Moskovskaya street]]> 17825

UA 50.4407469929 30.5508103805 <![CDATA[The Square of Glory]]> Initially the square was called Vladimirskaya. The current name it derrived in 1965. On the left there is a Salut Hotel, built in 1982. On the right there is A Park of Glory, where you can have a nice walk and enjoy a beautiful view of the city from the skydeck.

]]> <![CDATA[The Square of Glory]]> Initially the square was called Vladimirskaya. The current name it derrived in 1965. On the left there is a Salut Hotel, built in 1982. On the right there is A Park of Glory, where you can have a nice walk and enjoy a beautiful view of the city from the skydeck.

]]> http://maps.interesniy.kiev.ua/streets/slavy-ploshchad/ploshchad-slavy <![CDATA[The Square of Glory]]> 17826

UA 50.4491017345 30.532357703 <![CDATA[Hrushevskogo street]]> One of the main streets of Kiev. Here you can find a lot of admitistartive buildings such as The House of Parliament, the House of Ministers. Nearby on Bankova street there is The President's Administration.

]]> <![CDATA[Hrushevskogo street]]> One of the main streets of Kiev. Here you can find a lot of admitistartive buildings such as The House of Parliament, the House of Ministers. Nearby on Bankova street there is The President's Administration.

]]> http://maps.interesniy.kiev.ua/streets/grushevskogo-mihaila/ulitsa-grushevskogo <![CDATA[Hrushevskogo street]]> 17813

UA 50.4562511158 30.5215395786 <![CDATA[Mihailovskaya Square]]> The main landmark of the square is the St. Michael's Golden-Domed Monastery. The original cathedral was demolished by the Soviet authorities in the 1930s, but was reconstructed and opened in 1999 following Ukrainian independence. Anothe noticablesight of the square is The Monument to the Princess Olga, St. Andrew and Saints Cyril and Methodius.

]]> <![CDATA[Mihailovskaya Square]]> The main landmark of the square is the St. Michael's Golden-Domed Monastery. The original cathedral was demolished by the Soviet authorities in the 1930s, but was reconstructed and opened in 1999 following Ukrainian independence. Anothe noticablesight of the square is The Monument to the Princess Olga, St. Andrew and Saints Cyril and Methodius.

]]> http://maps.interesniy.kiev.ua/streets/mihaylovskaya-ploshchad/mihaylovskaya-ploshchad <![CDATA[Mihailovskaya Square]]> 17819

UA 50.44277513 30.5172300446 <![CDATA[Taras Shevchenko boulevard]]> The boulevard was built in the middle of the 19th century. Till nowadays it has changed a lot of names. The main feature of Taras Shevchenko boulevard is the alley of poplars, which runs from Khreschatik street till Pobedy Square and remains one of the most beautiful places in Kiev.

]]> <![CDATA[Taras Shevchenko boulevard]]> The boulevard was built in the middle of the 19th century. Till nowadays it has changed a lot of names. The main feature of Taras Shevchenko boulevard is the alley of poplars, which runs from Khreschatik street till Pobedy Square and remains one of the most beautiful places in Kiev.

]]> http://maps.interesniy.kiev.ua/streets/shevchenko-tarasa-bulvar/bulvar-tarasa-shevchenko <![CDATA[Taras Shevchenko boulevard]]> 17808

UA 50.4481995777 30.5206000293 <![CDATA[Monument to Mikhail Panikovskiy]]> This monument is standing at the corner of Khreshchatic and Proreznaya streets.
He is well-known character from Ilf and Petrov’s novel “The Golden Calf”. The actor that played Panikovskiy in the movie is Z.Gerdt, and his portrait you can see in Panikovskiy’s face. The monument was opened in 1998, sculptors V.Shchur and V.Sivko, architect V.Skulskiy.

]]> <![CDATA[Monument to Mikhail Panikovskiy]]> This monument is standing at the corner of Khreshchatic and Proreznaya streets.
He is well-known character from Ilf and Petrov’s novel “The Golden Calf”. The actor that played Panikovskiy in the movie is Z.Gerdt, and his portrait you can see in Panikovskiy’s face. The monument was opened in 1998, sculptors V.Shchur and V.Sivko, architect V.Skulskiy.

]]> http://maps.interesniy.kiev.ua/streets/proreznaya/pamyatnik-panikovskomu <![CDATA[Monument to Mikhail Panikovskiy]]> http://maps.interesniy.kiev.ua/streets/proreznaya/pamyatnik-panikovskomu <![CDATA[Monument to Mikhail Panikovskiy]]> 17810

UA 50.4431609412 30.531645561 <![CDATA[Chocolate House]]> The Chocolate House was built in 1880 in the style of the Venetian Renaissance and was a property of Semen Mogilevtsev, a first guild merchant in Kiev (1846-1917). The architect of the house was Nikolaev - the main architect of Kiev at that times.
The architecture of the house itself is beautiful and harmonious. In addition, the building was unusually painted. The house is colored in monochrome chocolate color and because of it Kievans started calling the mansion The Chocolate House.

]]> <![CDATA[Chocolate House]]> The Chocolate House was built in 1880 in the style of the Venetian Renaissance and was a property of Semen Mogilevtsev, a first guild merchant in Kiev (1846-1917). The architect of the house was Nikolaev - the main architect of Kiev at that times.
The architecture of the house itself is beautiful and harmonious. In addition, the building was unusually painted. The house is colored in monochrome chocolate color and because of it Kievans started calling the mansion The Chocolate House.

]]> http://maps.interesniy.kiev.ua/streets/shelkovichnaya/osobnyak-mogilevtseva <![CDATA[Chocolate House]]> 17812

UA 50.4548878556 30.5235386 <![CDATA[Trehsviatitelskaya street]]> Trehsvjatitel'skaja street appeared in the XVII century. It derived its name from the church of Holy Trinity, which was located on the Michael's Square. The Church was destroyed in the 1934 and now on its place you can find the new hude building - The Miistry of Foreign affairs.

]]> <![CDATA[Trehsviatitelskaya street]]> Trehsvjatitel'skaja street appeared in the XVII century. It derived its name from the church of Holy Trinity, which was located on the Michael's Square. The Church was destroyed in the 1934 and now on its place you can find the new hude building - The Miistry of Foreign affairs.

]]> http://maps.interesniy.kiev.ua/streets/trehsvyatitelskaya/trehsvyatitelskaya-ulitsa <![CDATA[Trehsviatitelskaya street]]> 17799

UA 50.4469284561 30.5091834178 <![CDATA[House where Natan Rakhlin lived]]> Natan Rakhlin was a Ukrainian conductor. Rakhlin was born January 10, 1906. He served as Artistic Director of the National Symphony Orchestra of Ukraine from 1937 to 1962 and was the musical director on a number of Soviet films. In 1941 he succeed Alexander Gauk as director of the State Symphony Orchestra of the USSR. Under his direction the orchestra premiered Shostakovich's Symphony No. 11 on October 30, 1957.

]]> <![CDATA[House where Natan Rakhlin lived]]> Natan Rakhlin was a Ukrainian conductor. Rakhlin was born January 10, 1906. He served as Artistic Director of the National Symphony Orchestra of Ukraine from 1937 to 1962 and was the musical director on a number of Soviet films. In 1941 he succeed Alexander Gauk as director of the State Symphony Orchestra of the USSR. Under his direction the orchestra premiered Shostakovich's Symphony No. 11 on October 30, 1957.

]]> http://maps.interesniy.kiev.ua/streets/hmelnitskogo-bogdana/dom-v-kotorom-zhil-natan-rahlin <![CDATA[House where Natan Rakhlin lived]]> 17802

UA 50.4351034184 30.55732464 <![CDATA[Dormition Cathedral]]> As the community of ascetics gathered around St. Anthony grew, the physical limitations of the caves, even with expansions, could not keep up with growth. To solve this problem the idea came to them to build a church above ground. Circa 1062, St. Theodosius, as hegumen, found a convenient place not far from the cave, and, with St. Anthony’s blessing, he asked Prince Izyaslav for this land in order to build a new monastery. Soon a large wooden church of the Dormition of the Theotokos was built, along with cells and an enclosing wall. (One record has Varlaam, the hegumen prior to St. Theodosius responsible for building this church in 1058.) The brotherhood moved there in 1062, and the monastery quickly grew to something on the order of 100 ascetics.

]]> <![CDATA[Dormition Cathedral]]> As the community of ascetics gathered around St. Anthony grew, the physical limitations of the caves, even with expansions, could not keep up with growth. To solve this problem the idea came to them to build a church above ground. Circa 1062, St. Theodosius, as hegumen, found a convenient place not far from the cave, and, with St. Anthony’s blessing, he asked Prince Izyaslav for this land in order to build a new monastery. Soon a large wooden church of the Dormition of the Theotokos was built, along with cells and an enclosing wall. (One record has Varlaam, the hegumen prior to St. Theodosius responsible for building this church in 1058.) The brotherhood moved there in 1062, and the monastery quickly grew to something on the order of 100 ascetics.

]]> http://maps.interesniy.kiev.ua/streets/mazepy-ivana/uspenskiy-sobor <![CDATA[Dormition Cathedral]]> 17804

UA 50.4343702344 30.5573558807 <![CDATA[The Ukrainian Folk Decorative Art Museum]]> The Ukrainian Folk Decorative Art Museum is one of the largest art museums in Ukraine. It is located on the grounds of the National Kyiv-Pechersk historico-cultural preserve and is housed in the former Metropolitan's residence and the adjacent Annunciation church (ХVІІІ – beginning of ХХ century).

Now the reserves and displays of the museum contain over 75,000 artifacts of Ukrainian traditional folk and professional decorative art dating from XV century to present days. Many of them are household and domestic articles varied in material, shape, decoration, and purpose which talented craftsmen had turned into highly artistic items inhering the wealth of regional specificities. Art works created by professional artisans demonstrate implementation of established folk traditions in their creative concepts.

The museum permanent exhibition which totals some 1,500 sq. m. represents all types of Ukrainian folk art: carpet weaving, weaving, print, embroidery, ceramics, wood carving and painting, artistic leatherwork, horn and metal work, glassware, porcelain, Easter egg painting ("pysankarstvo"), folk painting and iconography.

]]> <![CDATA[The Ukrainian Folk Decorative Art Museum]]> The Ukrainian Folk Decorative Art Museum is one of the largest art museums in Ukraine. It is located on the grounds of the National Kyiv-Pechersk historico-cultural preserve and is housed in the former Metropolitan's residence and the adjacent Annunciation church (ХVІІІ – beginning of ХХ century).

]]> http://maps.interesniy.kiev.ua/streets/mazepy-ivana/blagoveshchenskaya-tserkov <![CDATA[The Ukrainian Folk Decorative Art Museum]]> 17793

UA 50.4479118524 30.5037244035 <![CDATA[House where Jewish writers lived]]> In this building lived such Jewish writers as Gofstein, Kvitko, Kipnim, Polianker, Fefer, Haikina etc.

]]> <![CDATA[House where Jewish writers lived]]> In this building lived such Jewish writers as Gofstein, Kvitko, Kipnim, Polianker, Fefer, Haikina etc.

]]> http://maps.interesniy.kiev.ua/streets/hmelnitskogo-bogdana/dom-v-kotorom-zhili-evreyskie-pisateli <![CDATA[House where Jewish writers lived]]> 17794

UA 50.438334514 30.5157835053 <![CDATA[House where Isaak Babel lived]]> Isaak Babel was a journalist, playwright, literary translator, and short story writer. He is best known as the author of Red Cavalry, Story of My Dovecote, and Tales of Odessa, all of which are considered masterpieces of Russian literature. Babel has also been acclaimed as "the greatest prose writer of Russian Jewry." Loyal to, but not uncritical of, the Communist Party of the Soviet Union, Isaak Babel fell victim to Joseph Stalin's Great Purge due to his longterm affair with the wife of NKVD chief Nikolai Yezhov. Babel was arrested by the NKVD at Peredelkino on the night of May 15, 1939. After "confessing", under torture, to being a Trotskyist terrorist and foreign spy, Babel was shot on January 27, 1940. The arrest and execution of Isaak Babel has been labeled a catastrophe for world literature.

]]> <![CDATA[House where Isaak Babel lived]]> Isaak Babel was a journalist, playwright, literary translator, and short story writer. He is best known as the author of Red Cavalry, Story of My Dovecote, and Tales of Odessa, all of which are considered masterpieces of Russian literature. Babel has also been acclaimed as "the greatest prose writer of Russian Jewry." Loyal to, but not uncritical of, the Communist Party of the Soviet Union, Isaak Babel fell victim to Joseph Stalin's Great Purge due to his longterm affair with the wife of NKVD chief Nikolai Yezhov. Babel was arrested by the NKVD at Peredelkino on the night of May 15, 1939. After "confessing", under torture, to being a Trotskyist terrorist and foreign spy, Babel was shot on January 27, 1940. The arrest and execution of Isaak Babel has been labeled a catastrophe for world literature.

]]> http://maps.interesniy.kiev.ua/streets/bolshaya-vasilkovskaya/dom-v-kotorom-zhil-i-babel <![CDATA[House where Isaak Babel lived]]> 17795

UA 50.4490712232 30.5143389759 <![CDATA[House where Ilya Ehrenburg lived]]> Ilya Ehrenburg was a writer, journalist, translator, and cultural figure.
Ehrenburg is among the most prolific and notable authors of the Soviet Union; he published around one hundred titles. He became known first and foremost as a novelist and a journalist - in particular, as a reporter in three wars (First World War, Spanish Civil War and the Second World War). His articles on the Second World War have provoked intense controversies in West Germany, especially during the sixties.
The novel The Thaw gave its name to an entire era of Soviet cultural politics, namely, the liberalization after the death of Joseph Stalin. Ehrenburg's travel writing also had great resonance, as did to an arguably greater extent his autobiography People, Years, Life, which may be his best known and most discussed work. The Black Book, edited by him and Vassily Grossman, has special historical significance; detailing the genocide on Soviet citizens of Jewish ancestry, it is the first great documentary work on the Holocaust.

]]> <![CDATA[House where Ilya Ehrenburg lived]]> Ilya Ehrenburg was a writer, journalist, translator, and cultural figure.
Ehrenburg is among the most prolific and notable authors of the Soviet Union; he published around one hundred titles. He became known first and foremost as a novelist and a journalist - in particular, as a reporter in three wars (First World War, Spanish Civil War and the Second World War). His articles on the Second World War have provoked intense controversies in West Germany, especially during the sixties.
The novel The Thaw gave its name to an entire era of Soviet cultural politics, namely, the liberalization after the death of Joseph Stalin. Ehrenburg's travel writing also had great resonance, as did to an arguably greater extent his autobiography People, Years, Life, which may be his best known and most discussed work. The Black Book, edited by him and Vassily Grossman, has special historical significance; detailing the genocide on Soviet citizens of Jewish ancestry, it is the first great documentary work on the Holocaust.

]]> http://maps.interesniy.kiev.ua/streets/vladimirskaya/dom-v-kotorom-zhil-ilya-erenburg <![CDATA[House where Ilya Ehrenburg lived]]> 17796

UA 50.447669884 30.5144636408 <![CDATA[House where Janusz Korczak lived]]> Janusz Korczak, the pen name of Henryk Goldszmit (July 22, 1878 or 1879 – August 1942), was a Polish-Jewish educator, children's author, and pediatrician known as Pan Doktor ("Mr. Doctor") or Stary Doktor ("Old Doctor"). After spending many years working as director of an orphanage in Warsaw, he refused freedom and stayed with his orphans when the institution was sent from the Ghetto to Treblinka extermination camp, during the Grossaktion Warsaw of 1942.

]]> <![CDATA[House where Janusz Korczak lived]]> Janusz Korczak, the pen name of Henryk Goldszmit (July 22, 1878 or 1879 – August 1942), was a Polish-Jewish educator, children's author, and pediatrician known as Pan Doktor ("Mr. Doctor") or Stary Doktor ("Old Doctor"). After spending many years working as director of an orphanage in Warsaw, he refused freedom and stayed with his orphans when the institution was sent from the Ghetto to Treblinka extermination camp, during the Grossaktion Warsaw of 1942.

]]> http://maps.interesniy.kiev.ua/streets/vladimirskaya/dom-v-kotorom-rabotal-yanush-korchak <![CDATA[House where Janusz Korczak lived]]> 17797

UA 50.4573081123 30.5174880606 <![CDATA[House where Mark Warshavsky lived]]> Mark Warshavsky was a Yiddish-speaking folk poet and composer from the Russian Empire.
He graduated from the Law school of Kiev University and practiced law in Kiev. By the influence of Abraham Goldfaden Warshawsky started to write songs and sing them in his circle of friends accompanied by a fortepiano. He did not take seriously his musical work and never recorded those songs, relying on his memory. Many of his works in this way were spread throughout the Jewish community of the Ukrainian region of the Russian Empire and most of them were simply adopted as folk songs.

]]> <![CDATA[House where Mark Warshavsky lived]]> Mark Warshavsky was a Yiddish-speaking folk poet and composer from the Russian Empire.
He graduated from the Law school of Kiev University and practiced law in Kiev. By the influence of Abraham Goldfaden Warshawsky started to write songs and sing them in his circle of friends accompanied by a fortepiano. He did not take seriously his musical work and never recorded those songs, relying on his memory. Many of his works in this way were spread throughout the Jewish community of the Ukrainian region of the Russian Empire and most of them were simply adopted as folk songs.

]]> http://maps.interesniy.kiev.ua/streets/vladimirskaya/dom-v-kotorom-zhil-mark-varshavskiy <![CDATA[House where Mark Warshavsky lived]]> 17798

UA 50.453244099 30.5190591779 <![CDATA[House where Moshe Beregovski lived]]> Moshe Beregovski (1892 – 1961)was a Ukrainian Jewish folklorist and ethnomusicologist. He has been called the "foremost ethnomusicologist of Eastern European Jewry". His research gathered melodies and words of Yiddish folk songs, wordless melodies (nigunim), as well as Eastern European Jewish dance melodies (klezmer music).
Beregovski was the head of the Cabinet for Jewish Musical Folklore in the ethnographic section of the Institute of Jewish Proletarian Culture in Kiev. He continued his research during the period of Stalinist repression of the 1930s under what must have been great ideological pressure,as state-funded musical research in the Soviet Union necessarily followed Marxist-Leninist lines.
The institute itself was later closed down and many of its members exiled and disgraced. In 1949, Beregovski's department was closed and he was arrested and sent to Tayshet, in the Irkutsk region, where he remained from 1951 to 1955. In 1956, he was “rehabilitated” and returned to Kiev, where he lived the rest of his life.

]]> <![CDATA[House where Moshe Beregovski lived]]> Moshe Beregovski (1892 – 1961)was a Ukrainian Jewish folklorist and ethnomusicologist. He has been called the "foremost ethnomusicologist of Eastern European Jewry". His research gathered melodies and words of Yiddish folk songs, wordless melodies (nigunim), as well as Eastern European Jewish dance melodies (klezmer music).
Beregovski was the head of the Cabinet for Jewish Musical Folklore in the ethnographic section of the Institute of Jewish Proletarian Culture in Kiev. He continued his research during the period of Stalinist repression of the 1930s under what must have been great ideological pressure,as state-funded musical research in the Soviet Union necessarily followed Marxist-Leninist lines.
The institute itself was later closed down and many of its members exiled and disgraced. In 1949, Beregovski's department was closed and he was arrested and sent to Tayshet, in the Irkutsk region, where he remained from 1951 to 1955. In 1956, he was “rehabilitated” and returned to Kiev, where he lived the rest of his life.

]]> http://maps.interesniy.kiev.ua/streets/tarasovoy-ally/dom-v-kotom-zhil-m-beregovskiy <![CDATA[House where Moshe Beregovski lived]]> 17786

UA 50.4356505934 30.5148311362 <![CDATA[House, where Sholem Aleichem lived]]> Sholem Aleichem was often referred to as the "Jewish Mark Twain" because of the two authors' similar writing styles and use of pen names. Both authors wrote for both adults and children, and lectured extensively in Europe and the United States. When Twain heard the writer called "the Jewish Mark Twain", he replied "please tell him that I am the American Sholem Aleichem."
Sholem Aleichem had a mortal fear of the number 13. His manuscripts never have a page 13; he numbered the thirteenth pages of his manuscripts as 12a and his headstone carries the date of his death as "May 12a, 1916".
From 1903 till 1905 lived in Kiev.

]]> <![CDATA[House, where Sholem Aleichem lived]]> Sholem Aleichem was often referred to as the "Jewish Mark Twain" because of the two authors' similar writing styles and use of pen names. Both authors wrote for both adults and children, and lectured extensively in Europe and the United States. When Twain heard the writer called "the Jewish Mark Twain", he replied "please tell him that I am the American Sholem Aleichem."
Sholem Aleichem had a mortal fear of the number 13. His manuscripts never have a page 13; he numbered the thirteenth pages of his manuscripts as 12a and his headstone carries the date of his death as "May 12a, 1916".
From 1903 till 1905 lived in Kiev.

]]> 17792

UA 50.4063616701 30.5169215487 <![CDATA[Former Barishpolsky synagogue]]> It was established by a merchant Barishpolsky in 1878. Currently there is a Jewish Counsil of Ukraine and the Puppet theatre.

]]> <![CDATA[Former Barishpolsky synagogue]]> It was established by a merchant Barishpolsky in 1878. Currently there is a Jewish Counsil of Ukraine and the Puppet theatre.

]]> http://maps.interesniy.kiev.ua/streets/druzhby-narodov-bulvar/byvshaya-sinagoga-barishpolskogo <![CDATA[Former Barishpolsky synagogue]]> 17779

UA 50.4543618738 30.5044305436 <![CDATA[Former art school]]> The art school was founded in 1901 and used to be on this place till 1920.
Students - Abram Manevich, Mane-Kats, Isaak Rabinovich, Nison Shifrin, Iosif Shifrin. Currently there is a pedagogical college here.

]]> <![CDATA[Former art school]]> The art school was founded in 1901 and used to be on this place till 1920.
Students - Abram Manevich, Mane-Kats, Isaak Rabinovich, Nison Shifrin, Iosif Shifrin. Currently there is a pedagogical college here.

]]> http://maps.interesniy.kiev.ua/streets/vorovskogo-vatslava/byvshee-hudozhestvennoe-uchilishche <![CDATA[Former art school]]> 17780

UA 50.4335130067 30.4559914196 <![CDATA[Jewish Charitable Fund “Care Hesed Avot”]]> In 1996, the Jewish Charitable Fund “Care Hesed Avot” was started in Kiev. Later it was given a new name, “Hesed Nahalat Avot Azriel.” Guided by the motto “All Jews are responsible for each other,” Hesed began the challenging work of assisting needy elderly people. For the past eleven years Hesed has helped thousands of people; supporting them during the most difficult times of their lives. To our clients, Hesed embodies the most important aspects of life: warmth, care and love.
The primary goal of Hesed is to provide a wide variety of services to pensioners and people with special needs—people who require help and support. Hesed provides not only medical, food and homecare services, but also provides social and cultural programming. Our clients have many opportunities to socialize and make new friends, and to learn about and participate in Jewish life.
We especially wish to emphasize that our organization is non-governmental and non-profit.
Today Hesed cares for 10,000 clients in Kiev and an additional 2,000 in the Kiev region. In addtion to providing direct assistance and care to our clients, Hesed’s fourteen programs all work towards the goal of reviving Jewish life and spirituality, of Yiddishkait.

]]> <![CDATA[Jewish Charitable Fund “Care Hesed Avot”]]> In 1996, the Jewish Charitable Fund “Care Hesed Avot” was started in Kiev. Later it was given a new name, “Hesed Nahalat Avot Azriel.” Guided by the motto “All Jews are responsible for each other,” Hesed began the challenging work of assisting needy elderly people. For the past eleven years Hesed has helped thousands of people; supporting them during the most difficult times of their lives. To our clients, Hesed embodies the most important aspects of life: warmth, care and love.
The primary goal of Hesed is to provide a wide variety of services to pensioners and people with special needs—people who require help and support. Hesed provides not only medical, food and homecare services, but also provides social and cultural programming. Our clients have many opportunities to socialize and make new friends, and to learn about and participate in Jewish life.
We especially wish to emphasize that our organization is non-governmental and non-profit.
Today Hesed cares for 10,000 clients in Kiev and an additional 2,000 in the Kiev region. In addtion to providing direct assistance and care to our clients, Hesed’s fourteen programs all work towards the goal of reviving Jewish life and spirituality, of Yiddishkait.

]]> http://maps.interesniy.kiev.ua/streets/piterskaya/blagotvoritelniy-tsentr-hesed-avot <![CDATA[Jewish Charitable Fund “Care Hesed Avot”]]> 17782

UA 50.4462869782 30.4928755876 <![CDATA[The Square of Victory]]> The square has been known since the XIXth century. In 1860 there was a market known as Evbaz - the main trade area of Kiev. In its center there is the Monunument to the Hero-City Kiev (43m)

]]> <![CDATA[The Square of Victory]]> The square has been known since the XIXth century. In 1860 there was a market known as Evbaz - the main trade area of Kiev. In its center there is the Monunument to the Hero-City Kiev (43m)

]]> http://maps.interesniy.kiev.ua/streets/pobedy-ploshchad/evbaz <![CDATA[The Square of Victory]]> 17773

UA 50.468857645 30.5084830294 <![CDATA[The First Talmud Torah]]> Talmud Torah schools were created as a form of public primary school for boys of modest backgrounds, where they were given an elementary education in Hebrew, the Scriptures (especially the Pentateuch), and the Talmud (and Halakhah). This was meant to prepare them for Yeshiva or, particularly in the movement's modern form, for Jewish education at a high school level. The Talmud Torah was modelled after the Cheder, a traditional form of schooling whose essential elements it incorporated, with changes appropriate to its public form rather than the heder's "private" financing through less formal or institutionalized mechanisms, including tuition fees and donations.

]]> <![CDATA[The First Talmud Torah]]> Talmud Torah schools were created as a form of public primary school for boys of modest backgrounds, where they were given an elementary education in Hebrew, the Scriptures (especially the Pentateuch), and the Talmud (and Halakhah). This was meant to prepare them for Yeshiva or, particularly in the movement's modern form, for Jewish education at a high school level. The Talmud Torah was modelled after the Cheder, a traditional form of schooling whose essential elements it incorporated, with changes appropriate to its public form rather than the heder's "private" financing through less formal or institutionalized mechanisms, including tuition fees and donations.

]]> http://maps.interesniy.kiev.ua/streets/konstantinovskaya/pervaya-talmud-tora <![CDATA[The First Talmud Torah]]> 17775

UA 50.4383652568 30.5194646866 <![CDATA[Former merchant synagogue]]> The building was constructed in 1898-1899. Futhermore it served as a cinema.

]]> <![CDATA[Former merchant synagogue]]> The building was constructed in 1898-1899. Futhermore it served as a cinema.

]]> http://maps.interesniy.kiev.ua/streets/rustaveli-shota/byvshaya-kupecheskaya-sinagoga <![CDATA[Former merchant synagogue]]> 17777

UA 50.4679593564 30.5111188991 <![CDATA[Former Jewish chapels]]> <![CDATA[Former Jewish chapels]]> http://maps.interesniy.kiev.ua/streets/yaroslavskaya/byvshie-evreyskie-molitvennye-doma <![CDATA[Former Jewish chapels]]> 17766

UA 50.4265135635 30.5629663346 <![CDATA[The Motherland]]> The Motherland Monument is a giant titanum statue that celebrates The Soviet Union's victory over the the Nazi Germany. 62m high and visible from varios points of Kiev, it is the most distinctive feature of the city.
The museum of the Great Patriotic War lies in its basement and honours the soldiers who defended the city during the WWII.

]]> <![CDATA[The Motherland]]> The Motherland Monument is a giant titanum statue that celebrates The Soviet Union's victory over the the Nazi Germany. 62m high and visible from varios points of Kiev, it is the most distinctive feature of the city.
The museum of the Great Patriotic War lies in its basement and honours the soldiers who defended the city during the WWII.

]]> http://maps.interesniy.kiev.ua/streets/mazepy-ivana/rodina-mat-17766 <![CDATA[The Motherland]]> 17769

UA 50.4457433849 30.488416824 <![CDATA[Galician synagogue]]> The synagogue was built in 1909 in a Moorish style. The facade is neo-romanticist, with neo-Byzantine elements. The building was devastated during the World War II by Nazis. For the next fifty years it was used an ammunition storage. It was renovated in 2001 and it is still active today.

]]> <![CDATA[Galician synagogue]]> The synagogue was built in 1909 in a Moorish style. The facade is neo-romanticist, with neo-Byzantine elements. The building was devastated during the World War II by Nazis. For the next fifty years it was used an ammunition storage. It was renovated in 2001 and it is still active today.

]]> http://maps.interesniy.kiev.ua/streets/zhilyanskaya/galitskaya-sinagoga <![CDATA[Galician synagogue]]> 17770

UA 50.4703402288 30.5161302248 <![CDATA[Former Jewish nursery school]]> <![CDATA[Former Jewish nursery school]]> http://maps.interesniy.kiev.ua/streets/yaroslavskaya/byvshiy-evreyskiy-detskiy-sadik <![CDATA[Former Jewish nursery school]]> 17771

UA 50.4704843596 30.5123414053 <![CDATA[Podil Synagogue]]> This synagogue was built in 1895 despite severe anti-Semitic oppression prevalent at the time. Local architect Nicolay Gardenik designed the synagogue, which had to be officially declared a private residence in order to avoid problems with authorities. The decision to build was made by the famous Kyiv patron of the arts Gabriel Jacob Rosenberg and Rabbi Yevsey Zuckerman, and was built for the parishioners of 12 small Jewish meeting houses in Podil. In 1929 the building was nationalised and given to a small producers union. The structure survived World War II and reopened as a synagogue. It remained the city’s only working synagogue until 2000.

]]> <![CDATA[Podil Synagogue]]> This synagogue was built in 1895 despite severe anti-Semitic oppression prevalent at the time. Local architect Nicolay Gardenik designed the synagogue, which had to be officially declared a private residence in order to avoid problems with authorities. The decision to build was made by the famous Kyiv patron of the arts Gabriel Jacob Rosenberg and Rabbi Yevsey Zuckerman, and was built for the parishioners of 12 small Jewish meeting houses in Podil. In 1929 the building was nationalised and given to a small producers union. The structure survived World War II and reopened as a synagogue. It remained the city’s only working synagogue until 2000.

]]> http://maps.interesniy.kiev.ua/streets/shchekavitskaya/sinagoga-na-podole-17771 <![CDATA[Podil Synagogue]]> 17743

UA 50.4356344794 30.5187535393 <![CDATA[Monument to Shota Rustaveli]]> Shota Rustaveli is a Georgian public figure and writer of the XII century, the author of The Knight in the Panther's Skin. The monument was established in 2007.

]]> <![CDATA[Monument to Shota Rustaveli]]> Shota Rustaveli is a Georgian public figure and writer of the XII century, the author of The Knight in the Panther's Skin. The monument was established in 2007.

]]> http://maps.interesniy.kiev.ua/streets/rustaveli-shota/pamyatnik-rustaveli-shota <![CDATA[Monument to Shota Rustaveli]]> http://maps.interesniy.kiev.ua/streets/rustaveli-shota/pamyatnik-rustaveli-shota <![CDATA[Monument to Shota Rustaveli]]> http://maps.interesniy.kiev.ua/streets/rustaveli-shota/pamyatnik-rustaveli-shota <![CDATA[Monument to Shota Rustaveli]]> http://maps.interesniy.kiev.ua/streets/rustaveli-shota/pamyatnik-rustaveli-shota <![CDATA[Monument to Shota Rustaveli]]> http://maps.interesniy.kiev.ua/streets/rustaveli-shota/pamyatnik-rustaveli-shota <![CDATA[Monument to Shota Rustaveli]]> 17726

UA 50.4592701742 30.525863285 <![CDATA[Post Station]]> A mail-coach station was opened in 1865, giving the square its name. The single-story station building ha sbeen preserved. Although dimensions were modest, the buiding took a long period of time to build - from 1852-1865. The Post Station was a whole complex with stables, coach-halls and service outhouses, but most of them were demolished when the subway station was built. Now the building is used as an expositio hall. Close to it you will see a funicular, which can easily get you to the Upper Town.

]]> <![CDATA[Post Station]]> A mail-coach station was opened in 1865, giving the square its name. The single-story station building ha sbeen preserved. Although dimensions were modest, the buiding took a long period of time to build - from 1852-1865. The Post Station was a whole complex with stables, coach-halls and service outhouses, but most of them were demolished when the subway station was built. Now the building is used as an expositio hall. Close to it you will see a funicular, which can easily get you to the Upper Town.

]]> http://maps.interesniy.kiev.ua/streets/pochtovaya-ploshchad/pochtovaya-stantsiya <![CDATA[Post Station]]> 17716

UA 50.4373232221 30.554857443 <![CDATA[The Church of the Saviour at Berestovo]]> The Church of the Saviour at Berestovo is a church located immediately north of the Monastery of the Caves in an area known as Berestove. Although it is situated outside the Lavra fortifications, the Saviour Church is part of the Lavra complex and the related World Heritage Site.

]]> <![CDATA[The Church of the Saviour at Berestovo]]> The Church of the Saviour at Berestovo is a church located immediately north of the Monastery of the Caves in an area known as Berestove. Although it is situated outside the Lavra fortifications, the Saviour Church is part of the Lavra complex and the related World Heritage Site.

]]> http://maps.interesniy.kiev.ua/streets/mazepy-ivana/tserkov-spasa-na-berestove <![CDATA[The Church of the Saviour at Berestovo]]> 17718

UA 50.4568551122 30.5215215789 <![CDATA[Ministry of Foreign Affairs]]> Built in the thirties. First, for the Communist Party (Bolshevik), then immediately placed oblastanaya and the city party organization. For the construction of this building was destroyed by an ancient Trehsvyatitelskaya church. And in place of the destroyed St. Michael Monastery was to be the same symmetrical building. But the project was not realized.

]]> <![CDATA[Ministry of Foreign Affairs]]> Built in the thirties. First, for the Communist Party (Bolshevik), then immediately placed oblastanaya and the city party organization. For the construction of this building was destroyed by an ancient Trehsvyatitelskaya church. And in place of the destroyed St. Michael Monastery was to be the same symmetrical building. But the project was not realized.

]]> http://maps.interesniy.kiev.ua/streets/desyatinnaya/ministerstvo-inostrannyh-del <![CDATA[Ministry of Foreign Affairs]]> 17683

UA 50.4677691677 30.5178737748 <![CDATA[Horevaia street]]> One of the oldest streets of Kiev. Located on Podil District.

]]> <![CDATA[Horevaia street]]> One of the oldest streets of Kiev. Located on Podil District.

]]> http://maps.interesniy.kiev.ua/streets/horiva/ulitsa-horevaya <![CDATA[Horevaia street]]> 17685

UA 50.4439268589 30.5453991905 <![CDATA[Arsenalnaya Square]]> This is a square which is located in front of Arsenalnaya metro station. On its center there is a Modument dedicated to the Arsenal Factory workers.

]]> <![CDATA[Arsenalnaya Square]]> This is a square which is located in front of Arsenalnaya metro station. On its center there is a Modument dedicated to the Arsenal Factory workers.

]]> http://maps.interesniy.kiev.ua/streets/arsenalnaya-ploshchad/arsenalnaya-ploshchad <![CDATA[Arsenalnaya Square]]> 17675

UA 50.4645496548 30.5177450287 <![CDATA[Kontraktova Square]]> Kontraktova Square is a square in the historic Podil district. It is an important economic, cultural, and transport center, containing numerous architectural and historical monuments. The square is often used for various outdoor public festivities, including music concerts and fairs.

The square is named after trade fairs (contracts), which took place on Podil. It was a great event, which every Kievan anticipated the whole year. There used to be a town hall as well.

]]> <![CDATA[Kontraktova Square]]> Kontraktova Square is a square in the historic Podil district. It is an important economic, cultural, and transport center, containing numerous architectural and historical monuments. The square is often used for various outdoor public festivities, including music concerts and fairs.

The square is named after trade fairs (contracts), which took place on Podil. It was a great event, which every Kievan anticipated the whole year. There used to be a town hall as well.

]]> http://maps.interesniy.kiev.ua/streets/kontraktovaya-ploshchad/kontraktovaya-ploshchad <![CDATA[Kontraktova Square]]> 17677

UA 50.4589452327 30.5257272825 <![CDATA[Poshtova Square]]> The square is named after the Post Office, which is used to be here. On this area you can find rather unusual mean of transport - funicular (cable car), which connects Podil District and the Upper Town.

]]> <![CDATA[Poshtova Square]]> The square is named after the Post Office, which is used to be here. On this area you can find rather unusual mean of transport - funicular (cable car), which connects Podil District and the Upper Town.

]]> http://maps.interesniy.kiev.ua/streets/pochtovaya-ploshchad/pochtovaya-ploshchad <![CDATA[Poshtova Square]]> 17679

UA 50.459641919 30.5209851371 <![CDATA[Borichev Tok street]]> A small old street of Podil District.

]]> <![CDATA[Borichev Tok street]]> A small old street of Podil District.

]]> http://maps.interesniy.kiev.ua/streets/borichev-tok/ulitsa-borichev-tok <![CDATA[Borichev Tok street]]> 17682

UA 50.4622441565 30.5231952773 <![CDATA[Bratskaya street]]> A small street in the center of Podil disrict. In 1869 it derived its name from the Bratskii Monastery nearby.

]]> <![CDATA[Bratskaya street]]> A small street in the center of Podil disrict. In 1869 it derived its name from the Bratskii Monastery nearby.

]]> http://maps.interesniy.kiev.ua/streets/bratskaya/bratskaya-ulitsa <![CDATA[Bratskaya street]]> 17674

UA 50.4537129272 30.5162000764 <![CDATA[Sofiiskaya Square]]> According to the legend, it was the place where the prince Yaroslav the Wise defeated the Pechenegs in 1036, and afterwards decided to build the St. Sophia Cathedral to commemorate the victory. Finally, the square where the church was located was named Sofiiskaya.

]]> <![CDATA[Sofiiskaya Square]]> According to the legend, it was the place where the prince Yaroslav the Wise defeated the Pechenegs in 1036, and afterwards decided to build the St. Sophia Cathedral to commemorate the victory. Finally, the square where the church was located was named Sofiiskaya.

]]> http://maps.interesniy.kiev.ua/streets/sofievskaya-ploshchad/sofiyskaya-ploshchad <![CDATA[Sofiiskaya Square]]> 17648

UA 50.444022936 30.5140543093 <![CDATA[The Humanities Building of Schevchenko University]]> The Humanities Building or 'Yellow' building of the university is located at 14 Shevchenko boulevard, built in 1850-52 it was designed in the classical style by the architect Alexander Vikentiyovych Beretti (1816–95), son of V. Beretti, the architect of by the main (red) building. The building initially belonged to the First Gymnasium (a grammar school, in which taught M. Berlin and M. Kostomarov, and students of which include: artists Nikolai Ge and V.Levandovskyy, M. Zakrevskii historian, economist M. Bunge, poet M.Herbel, sculptor P. Isabella, writers Bulgakov and K. Paustovsky and future academics E. Tarle and O. Bogomolets, A. Lunacharsky). In 1919 the academic Vernadsky, first president of the Academy of Sciences of Ukraine, took up residence in part of the building. Since 1959, the building has been part of the Kyiv National University.

]]> <![CDATA[The Humanities Building of Schevchenko University]]> The Humanities Building or 'Yellow' building of the university is located at 14 Shevchenko boulevard, built in 1850-52 it was designed in the classical style by the architect Alexander Vikentiyovych Beretti (1816–95), son of V. Beretti, the architect of by the main (red) building. The building initially belonged to the First Gymnasium (a grammar school, in which taught M. Berlin and M. Kostomarov, and students of which include: artists Nikolai Ge and V.Levandovskyy, M. Zakrevskii historian, economist M. Bunge, poet M.Herbel, sculptor P. Isabella, writers Bulgakov and K. Paustovsky and future academics E. Tarle and O. Bogomolets, A. Lunacharsky). In 1919 the academic Vernadsky, first president of the Academy of Sciences of Ukraine, took up residence in part of the building. Since 1959, the building has been part of the Kyiv National University.

]]> http://maps.interesniy.kiev.ua/streets/shevchenko-tarasa-bulvar/zheltiy-korpus-universiteta <![CDATA[The Humanities Building of Schevchenko University]]> 17649

UA 50.4501916217 30.4580595888 <![CDATA[National Technical University ]]> The institute was founded in 1898. At that time it had four departments: Mechanical, Chemical, Agricultural, and Civil Engineering. The first enrolment constituted 360 students. The leading Russian scientists Dmitri Mendeleev, Nikolai Zhukovsky and Kliment Arkadyevich Timiryazev gave substantial scientific and organizational assistance in the founding of the institute.

]]> <![CDATA[National Technical University ]]> The institute was founded in 1898. At that time it had four departments: Mechanical, Chemical, Agricultural, and Civil Engineering. The first enrolment constituted 360 students. The leading Russian scientists Dmitri Mendeleev, Nikolai Zhukovsky and Kliment Arkadyevich Timiryazev gave substantial scientific and organizational assistance in the founding of the institute.

]]> http://maps.interesniy.kiev.ua/streets/pobedy-prospekt/kievskiy-politehnicheskiy-institut <![CDATA[National Technical University ]]> 17634

UA 50.4633649374 30.6356763907 <![CDATA[Kyoto Park]]> There is a park in the honour of Kyoto city (Japan) - one of the sister towns of Kiev. There are a lot of banches, children's playgrounds and even the Park of Stones. This is a place where everyone can feel himself in Japan.

]]> <![CDATA[Kyoto Park]]> There is a park in the honour of Kyoto city (Japan) - one of the sister towns of Kiev. There are a lot of banches, children's playgrounds and even the Park of Stones. This is a place where everyone can feel himself in Japan.

]]> http://maps.interesniy.kiev.ua/streets/kioto/park-kiotto <![CDATA[Kyoto Park]]> 17630

UA 50.5208419214 30.449423803 <![CDATA[Taras Shevchenko Square]]> The square is rather crowded because of the market, located nearby. There are terminal stations of public buses, trolleybuses and taxi as well.The square is named after the famous Ukrainian writer and painter Taras Shevchenko.

]]> <![CDATA[Taras Shevchenko Square]]> The square is rather crowded because of the market, located nearby. There are terminal stations of public buses, trolleybuses and taxi as well.The square is named after the famous Ukrainian writer and painter Taras Shevchenko.

]]> http://maps.interesniy.kiev.ua/streets/shevchenko-tarasa-ploshchad/ploshchad-tarasa-shevchenko <![CDATA[Taras Shevchenko Square]]> 17631

UA 50.5121916365 30.4982185478 <![CDATA[Minskaya square]]> It is located on Obolon District, metro station Minskaya. The square is named after the capital of Belorussia - Minsk.

]]> <![CDATA[Minskaya square]]> It is located on Obolon District, metro station Minskaya. The square is named after the capital of Belorussia - Minsk.

]]> http://maps.interesniy.kiev.ua/streets/minskaya-ploshchad/minskaya-ploshchad <![CDATA[Minskaya square]]> 17632

UA 50.5020384919 30.5413699249 <![CDATA[Park of Friendship]]> The park was created during the soviet times. At the week-ends there are alot of people, having rest, cycling, outing. A good place to get rid of the noisy city.

]]> <![CDATA[Park of Friendship]]> The park was created during the soviet times. At the week-ends there are alot of people, having rest, cycling, outing. A good place to get rid of the noisy city.

]]> http://maps.interesniy.kiev.ua/streets/moskovskiy-prospekt/park-druzhby-narodov <![CDATA[Park of Friendship]]> http://maps.interesniy.kiev.ua/streets/moskovskiy-prospekt/park-druzhby-narodov <![CDATA[Park of Friendship]]> 17620

UA 50.4477153246 30.5386209082 <![CDATA[The Square of Constitution]]> The square is named after events in 1996, when the Constitution of independent Ukraine was adopted.

]]> <![CDATA[The Square of Constitution]]> The square is named after events in 1996, when the Constitution of independent Ukraine was adopted.

]]> http://maps.interesniy.kiev.ua/streets/konstitutsii-ploshchad/ploshchad-konstitutsii <![CDATA[The Square of Constitution]]> 17612

UA 50.4392698543 30.5163073648 <![CDATA[Lva Tolstogo Square]]> The Lva Tolstogo Square is located in Shevchenkovskiy district in Kiev, it is located between the Krasnoarmeiska Street, Lava Tolstogo Stret and Pushkinska Street. The soon-to-be square was created between the Krasnoarmeiska and Shuliavska Streets. In 1891 the Square had a different name – Karavaeva – to honor a famous scientist and Doctor Vladimir Karavaev. One of the most famous buildings on this square is the Mihelson bathhouse, more known as Karaveva bathhouse. In 1939 the square got its current name. In 1981 the metro station was opened on this square. The building that had the access to the station also holds computer-machine center of the Kiev subway. On the Lva Tolstogo Square you can also find the Credit Agricole bank, McDonalds, Kiev cinema and many different shops

]]> <![CDATA[Lva Tolstogo Square]]> The Lva Tolstogo Square is located in Shevchenkovskiy district in Kiev, it is located between the Krasnoarmeiska Street, Lava Tolstogo Stret and Pushkinska Street. The soon-to-be square was created between the Krasnoarmeiska and Shuliavska Streets. In 1891 the Square had a different name – Karavaeva – to honor a famous scientist and Doctor Vladimir Karavaev. One of the most famous buildings on this square is the Mihelson bathhouse, more known as Karaveva bathhouse. In 1939 the square got its current name. In 1981 the metro station was opened on this square. The building that had the access to the station also holds computer-machine center of the Kiev subway. On the Lva Tolstogo Square you can also find the Credit Agricole bank, McDonalds, Kiev cinema and many different shops

]]> http://maps.interesniy.kiev.ua/streets/tolstogo-lva-ploshchad/ploshchad-lva-tolstogo <![CDATA[Lva Tolstogo Square]]> 17613

UA 50.4424485032 30.5209523746 <![CDATA[Bessarabian square]]> This is the Square where the most famous market is located - Bessarabian Market. Here you can buy different kinds of Ukrainian products. But be aware of the fact that prices can greatly differ from those in supermarkets and other markets of Kiev. Bessarabian market is mostly oriented for tourists.

]]> <![CDATA[Bessarabian square]]> This is the Square where the most famous market is located - Bessarabian Market. Here you can buy different kinds of Ukrainian products. But be aware of the fact that prices can greatly differ from those in supermarkets and other markets of Kiev. Bessarabian market is mostly oriented for tourists.

]]> http://maps.interesniy.kiev.ua/streets/bessarabskaya-ploshchad/bessarabskaya-ploshchad <![CDATA[Bessarabian square]]> 17615

UA 50.4125583746 30.5247402296 <![CDATA[Lybedskaya Square]]> The Square derives its name from the Lybed river, which is now in collector.

]]> <![CDATA[Lybedskaya Square]]> The Square derives its name from the Lybed river, which is now in collector.

]]> http://maps.interesniy.kiev.ua/streets/lybedskaya-ploshchad/lybedskaya-ploshchad <![CDATA[Lybedskaya Square]]> 17616

UA 50.4068777415 30.5186556809 <![CDATA[Moskovskaya Square]]> This is a square where the biggest library of Ukraine is located. Metro station Demiivska

]]> <![CDATA[Moskovskaya Square]]> This is a square where the biggest library of Ukraine is located. Metro station Demiivska

]]> http://maps.interesniy.kiev.ua/streets/moskovskaya-ploshchad/moskovskaya-ploshchad <![CDATA[Moskovskaya Square]]> 17604

UA 50.4453099726 30.524847518 <![CDATA[Luteranskaya street]]> Lutheran Street is a street located in the Lypky neighborhood of the Pechersk District in central Kiev. One of the most distinguished features are the House of the Weeping Widow and the Lutheran Church of Saint Catherine.
The street stretches for about half of a mile between Khreshchatyk and Shovkovychna street.

]]> <![CDATA[Luteranskaya street]]> Lutheran Street is a street located in the Lypky neighborhood of the Pechersk District in central Kiev. One of the most distinguished features are the House of the Weeping Widow and the Lutheran Church of Saint Catherine.
The street stretches for about half of a mile between Khreshchatyk and Shovkovychna street.

]]> http://maps.interesniy.kiev.ua/streets/lyuteranskaya/lyuteranskaya-ulitsa <![CDATA[Luteranskaya street]]> 17605

UA 50.4470658385 30.5136680603 <![CDATA[Vladimirskaya street]]> Vladimirskaya street is considered to be one of the longest streets in the Old town. Initially the street consisted of 4 lanes - Andreevskii,Sofievskii, Zolotoi, Universitetskii.

]]> <![CDATA[Vladimirskaya street]]> Vladimirskaya street is considered to be one of the longest streets in the Old town. Initially the street consisted of 4 lanes - Andreevskii,Sofievskii, Zolotoi, Universitetskii.

]]> http://maps.interesniy.kiev.ua/streets/vladimirskaya/vladimirskaya-ulitsa <![CDATA[Vladimirskaya street]]> 17609

UA 50.4381285909 30.5257772466 <![CDATA[Lesi Ukrainki boulevard]]> From 1958 to 1961 the boulevard was called Pecherskii. On the left side there is A Palace of Sport where a lot of events take place, both sport and cultural. Nearby there is an Olimpiyskii stadium, one of the biggest stadiums of Ukraine.

]]> <![CDATA[Lesi Ukrainki boulevard]]> From 1958 to 1961 the boulevard was called Pecherskii. On the left side there is A Palace of Sport where a lot of events take place, both sport and cultural. Nearby there is an Olimpiyskii stadium, one of the biggest stadiums of Ukraine.

]]> http://maps.interesniy.kiev.ua/streets/lesi-ukrainki-bulvar/bulvar-lesi-ukrainki <![CDATA[Lesi Ukrainki boulevard]]> 17610

UA 50.4522237319 30.5275726422 <![CDATA[European Square]]> The main feature of the square is that it changed at least nine different names during the last two hundred years. It is located at the beginning of Khreschatik street. The main sights are the National Philarmonic Theatre, The Ukrainian House (former Museum of Lenin, currently - exhibition hall) and the Dnipro Hotel.

]]> <![CDATA[European Square]]> The main feature of the square is that it changed at least nine different names during the last two hundred years. It is located at the beginning of Khreschatik street. The main sights are the National Philarmonic Theatre, The Ukrainian House (former Museum of Lenin, currently - exhibition hall) and the Dnipro Hotel.

]]> http://maps.interesniy.kiev.ua/streets/evropeyskaya-ploshchad/evropeyskaya-ploshchad <![CDATA[European Square]]> 17600

UA 50.447264005 30.5792856737 <![CDATA[Kiev in miniature]]> Kiev in miniature - is the park of miniatures that is situated on the territory of Hidropark. The park occupies territory of 1.8 hectare and shows the models of Kiev architectural objects, made in scale 1:33. The nearest metro station is Hidropark. Today there are 48 mini-models. The population of “mini-Kiev” is always growing and today it consists of 700 inhabitants. The models of the buildings require constant care; because of the open air exhibition they are often restored. The park was opened on June 23, 2006. The idea of creating such a unique place appeared in 2000. It took 4 years to make that idea come true. In the park you can see Maidan Nezalejnosti and Khreschatik, Kievo-Pecherska Lavra, St. Michaels’ Monastery, The Golden Gates, St. Sophia Cathedral, the monument Rodina Mat, the railway station, the airport, and the Dnieper is crossed by 4 main bridges: Moskovskiy, Pedestrian, Metro and Ujnuy. In the parks and squares of mini-Kiev you can see the monuments of the most famous Ukrainian personalities in culture, politics and art. In the international airport “Borispol” you can see 5 planes that came from 5 different countries.

]]> <![CDATA[Kiev in miniature]]> Kiev in miniature - is the park of miniatures that is situated on the territory of Hidropark. The park occupies territory of 1.8 hectare and shows the models of Kiev architectural objects, made in scale 1:33. The nearest metro station is Hidropark. Today there are 48 mini-models. The population of “mini-Kiev” is always growing and today it consists of 700 inhabitants. The models of the buildings require constant care; because of the open air exhibition they are often restored. The park was opened on June 23, 2006. The idea of creating such a unique place appeared in 2000. It took 4 years to make that idea come true. In the park you can see Maidan Nezalejnosti and Khreschatik, Kievo-Pecherska Lavra, St. Michaels’ Monastery, The Golden Gates, St. Sophia Cathedral, the monument Rodina Mat, the railway station, the airport, and the Dnieper is crossed by 4 main bridges: Moskovskiy, Pedestrian, Metro and Ujnuy. In the parks and squares of mini-Kiev you can see the monuments of the most famous Ukrainian personalities in culture, politics and art. In the international airport “Borispol” you can see 5 planes that came from 5 different countries.

]]> http://maps.interesniy.kiev.ua/streets/brovarskoy-prospekt/muzey-kiev-miniatyurniy <![CDATA[Kiev in miniature]]> 17601

UA 50.4611715721 30.5188138229 <![CDATA[Pokrovskaya street]]> The famous St. Andrew's Descent, which connects The Upper Town with Podil District, is crossed perhaps by the smallest street in Kiev - Pokrovskaya Street. While the Descent is rather crowded and noisy, Pokrovskaya street is quiet and calm.

]]> <![CDATA[Pokrovskaya street]]> The famous St. Andrew's Descent, which connects The Upper Town with Podil District, is crossed perhaps by the smallest street in Kiev - Pokrovskaya Street. While the Descent is rather crowded and noisy, Pokrovskaya street is quiet and calm.

]]> http://maps.interesniy.kiev.ua/streets/pokrovskaya/pokrovskaya-ulitsa <![CDATA[Pokrovskaya street]]> 17603

UA 50.4505158814 30.5230879889 <![CDATA[Independence Square]]> Maidan Nezalezhnosti is the central square of Kiev. One of the main city squares, it is located on the Khreshchatyk Street. The square has been known under many different names, but it became known simply as the Maidan due to the political events that took place there in 2004 after the Ukrainian accession to independence.

"Maidan" literally translates from Ukrainian as square; coming from the Arabic word "meydan" which means area or square. It received its current name in 1991 in the aftermath of the Ukrainian accession to independence. Nezalezhnist (independence) commemorates the Ukrainian independence achieved in 1991 in the aftermath of the collapse of the Soviet Union.

]]> <![CDATA[Independence Square]]> Maidan Nezalezhnosti is the central square of Kiev. One of the main city squares, it is located on the Khreshchatyk Street. The square has been known under many different names, but it became known simply as the Maidan due to the political events that took place there in 2004 after the Ukrainian accession to independence.

]]> http://maps.interesniy.kiev.ua/streets/nezavisimosti-ploshchad/ploshchad-nezavisimosti <![CDATA[Independence Square]]> http://maps.interesniy.kiev.ua/streets/nezavisimosti-ploshchad/ploshchad-nezavisimosti <![CDATA[Independence Square]]> 17590

UA 50.3837863599 30.4990768433 <![CDATA[Botanical Garden of National University of Aviation]]> It is located on the territory of the National Universirty of Aviation of Ukraine. One of the beloved places of its students. A good place for having rest and studing.

]]> <![CDATA[Botanical Garden of National University of Aviation]]> It is located on the territory of the National Universirty of Aviation of Ukraine. One of the beloved places of its students. A good place for having rest and studing.

]]> http://maps.interesniy.kiev.ua/streets/geroev-oborony/botanicheskiy-sad-nau <![CDATA[Botanical Garden of National University of Aviation]]> 17585

UA 50.4715386442 30.4490161073 <![CDATA[Babi Yar]]> Babi Yar is a ravine in Kiev and a site of a series of massacres carried out by the Nazis during their campaign against the Soviet Union.Victims of other massacres at the site included thousands of Soviet POWs, communists, Gypsies (Romani people), Ukrainian nationalists and civilian hostages. It is estimated that between 100,000 and 150,000 more lives were taken at Babi Yar.

]]> <![CDATA[Babi Yar]]> Babi Yar is a ravine in Kiev and a site of a series of massacres carried out by the Nazis during their campaign against the Soviet Union.Victims of other massacres at the site included thousands of Soviet POWs, communists, Gypsies (Romani people), Ukrainian nationalists and civilian hostages. It is estimated that between 100,000 and 150,000 more lives were taken at Babi Yar.

]]> http://maps.interesniy.kiev.ua/streets/teligi-eleny/lesopark-babiy-yar <![CDATA[Babi Yar]]> 17577

UA 50.4438881653 30.577609418 <![CDATA[Hidropark]]> One of the most popular places of Kievans and tourist for having rest, especially during summer. Private, public beaches, boat renting, disco bars and pubs can be found here.

]]> <![CDATA[Hidropark]]> One of the most popular places of Kievans and tourist for having rest, especially during summer. Private, public beaches, boat renting, disco bars and pubs can be found here.

]]> http://maps.interesniy.kiev.ua/streets/brovarskoy-prospekt/gidropark <![CDATA[Hidropark]]> 17569

UA 50.4513766457 30.4586076864 <![CDATA[Park of Kiev National Polytechnic University]]> The park of Kiev National Polytechnic University was founded in 1903. Its territory makes up 14 ha. A good place for having rest after the courses and lectures for students.

]]> <![CDATA[Park of Kiev National Polytechnic University]]> The park of Kiev National Polytechnic University was founded in 1903. Its territory makes up 14 ha. A good place for having rest after the courses and lectures for students.

]]> http://maps.interesniy.kiev.ua/streets/pobedy-prospekt/park-kpi <![CDATA[Park of Kiev National Polytechnic University]]> 17570

UA 50.4599092238 30.4117951712 <![CDATA[Nivki Park]]> Officially it was created in 1972. Few years later there was a significant reconstruction of the park. Man-made lakes and dams were built.

]]> <![CDATA[Nivki Park]]> Officially it was created in 1972. Few years later there was a significant reconstruction of the park. Man-made lakes and dams were built.

]]> http://maps.interesniy.kiev.ua/streets/pobedy-prospekt/park-nivki <![CDATA[Nivki Park]]> 17575

UA 50.4268113844 30.5651879402 <![CDATA[Landscape park of Pechersk]]> Landscape park of Pechersk was created in 1981. It is located near the Museum Complex of WWII and runs to the Dnipro river. The park occupies about 30 ha. There are flower exhibitions hold every year.

]]> <![CDATA[Landscape park of Pechersk]]> Landscape park of Pechersk was created in 1981. It is located near the Museum Complex of WWII and runs to the Dnipro river. The park occupies about 30 ha. There are flower exhibitions hold every year.

]]> http://maps.interesniy.kiev.ua/streets/naberezhnoe-shosse/pecherskiy-landshaftniy-park <![CDATA[Landscape park of Pechersk]]> 17562

UA 50.4529068548 30.5298471554 <![CDATA[Khreschaty Park]]> The main entrance is located on the European Square, futhermore the park runs along the Vladimir Descent and Dnipro hills.
Initially there was a big stage for holding different concerts and festivals. But in 1982 the plan of the park was changed and the stage was removed. On its place the new monument appeared - The Reunion of Ukraine and Russia. Nearby there is the Arch of Friendship and the viewing point where you can enjoy a great view of Podil.

]]> <![CDATA[Khreschaty Park]]> The main entrance is located on the European Square, futhermore the park runs along the Vladimir Descent and Dnipro hills.
Initially there was a big stage for holding different concerts and festivals. But in 1982 the plan of the park was changed and the stage was removed. On its place the new monument appeared - The Reunion of Ukraine and Russia. Nearby there is the Arch of Friendship and the viewing point where you can enjoy a great view of Podil.

]]> http://maps.interesniy.kiev.ua/streets/grushevskogo-mihaila/kreshchatiy-park <![CDATA[Khreschaty Park]]> 17564

UA 50.3556061095 30.4994630814 <![CDATA[Pyrogovo Museum]]> The territory of historic Pyrohiv now serves as the location of a 1.5-square-kilometre (370-acre) outdoor Museum of Folk Architecture and Life of Ukraine. Founded in 1969, the museum contains over 300 pieces of folk architecture brought here from all parts of Ukraine and carefully reassembled. The picturesque hill with several windmills is the museum centrepiece and the entire territory of the museum is divided into sectors, each representing the folk architecture and life of a specific Ukrainian region.
Commoner's homes, buildings of small trade, commerce and local administration, and old wooden village churches contain authentic items that represent the everyday lifestyle of Ukrainian villagers and townsfolk. Local volunteers and modern Ukrainian artisans selling their wares dress in old-style clothes and demonstrate the use of authentic everyday items to visitors.
Pyrohiv museum has been accorded the status of State Museum of Ukraine and is affiliated with the Institute of Arts, Folklore and Ethnology of the National Academy of Science of Ukraine.

Open: All week 10am - 5pm.

]]> <![CDATA[Pyrogovo Museum]]> The territory of historic Pyrohiv now serves as the location of a 1.5-square-kilometre (370-acre) outdoor Museum of Folk Architecture and Life of Ukraine. Founded in 1969, the museum contains over 300 pieces of folk architecture brought here from all parts of Ukraine and carefully reassembled. The picturesque hill with several windmills is the museum centrepiece and the entire territory of the museum is divided into sectors, each representing the folk architecture and life of a specific Ukrainian region.
Commoner's homes, buildings of small trade, commerce and local administration, and old wooden village churches contain authentic items that represent the everyday lifestyle of Ukrainian villagers and townsfolk. Local volunteers and modern Ukrainian artisans selling their wares dress in old-style clothes and demonstrate the use of authentic everyday items to visitors.
Pyrohiv museum has been accorded the status of State Museum of Ukraine and is affiliated with the Institute of Arts, Folklore and Ethnology of the National Academy of Science of Ukraine.

Open: All week 10am - 5pm.

]]> 17565

UA 50.4185882288 30.5601453874 <![CDATA[Grishko Botanical Garden]]> It is a real place of beauty, calmness and happiness for all citizens of noisy megapolis. It is loved by everyone - children, adults and of course sweetheatrs. The park occupies a huge territory in Pechersk District on the right bank of the Dnipro River. It is beautiful in any season of the year.

]]> <![CDATA[Grishko Botanical Garden]]> It is a real place of beauty, calmness and happiness for all citizens of noisy megapolis. It is loved by everyone - children, adults and of course sweetheatrs. The park occupies a huge territory in Pechersk District on the right bank of the Dnipro River. It is beautiful in any season of the year.

]]> http://maps.interesniy.kiev.ua/streets/timiryazevskaya/natsionalniy-botanicheskiy-sad-im-n-n-grishko <![CDATA[Grishko Botanical Garden]]> 17566

UA 50.4566638547 30.5262637243 <![CDATA[Vladimir's Hill Park]]> The Vladimir's Hill is a visiting card of Kiev. In 1853 the Monument to Vladimir, who boptised the Kiev Rus, was opened and afterwards the park was named after the prince. It was the first free park to enter, while others were closed and paid. On its territory there is a nice view point, where you can see the left bank of Kiev.

]]> <![CDATA[Vladimir's Hill Park]]> The Vladimir's Hill is a visiting card of Kiev. In 1853 the Monument to Vladimir, who boptised the Kiev Rus, was opened and afterwards the park was named after the prince. It was the first free park to enter, while others were closed and paid. On its territory there is a nice view point, where you can see the left bank of Kiev.

]]> 17554

UA 50.4567389963 30.5154705048 <![CDATA[Peizajnaya Alley]]> The alley was built to give Kievans and tourists an opportunity to enjoy a beatiful view of Podil district and the Dnipro river from the height. In 2009 the children's playground appeared on its territory.

]]> <![CDATA[Peizajnaya Alley]]> The alley was built to give Kievans and tourists an opportunity to enjoy a beatiful view of Podil district and the Dnipro river from the height. In 2009 the children's playground appeared on its territory.

]]> http://maps.interesniy.kiev.ua/streets/peyzazhnaya-alleya/skver-na-peyzazhnoy-allee <![CDATA[Peizajnaya Alley]]> http://maps.interesniy.kiev.ua/streets/peyzazhnaya-alleya/skver-na-peyzazhnoy-allee <![CDATA[Peizajnaya Alley]]> http://maps.interesniy.kiev.ua/streets/peyzazhnaya-alleya/skver-na-peyzazhnoy-allee <![CDATA[Peizajnaya Alley]]> http://maps.interesniy.kiev.ua/streets/peyzazhnaya-alleya/skver-na-peyzazhnoy-allee <![CDATA[Peizajnaya Alley]]> http://maps.interesniy.kiev.ua/streets/peyzazhnaya-alleya/skver-na-peyzazhnoy-allee <![CDATA[Peizajnaya Alley]]> http://maps.interesniy.kiev.ua/streets/peyzazhnaya-alleya/skver-na-peyzazhnoy-allee <![CDATA[Peizajnaya Alley]]> http://maps.interesniy.kiev.ua/streets/peyzazhnaya-alleya/skver-na-peyzazhnoy-allee <![CDATA[Peizajnaya Alley]]> http://maps.interesniy.kiev.ua/streets/peyzazhnaya-alleya/skver-na-peyzazhnoy-allee <![CDATA[Peizajnaya Alley]]> http://maps.interesniy.kiev.ua/streets/peyzazhnaya-alleya/skver-na-peyzazhnoy-allee <![CDATA[Peizajnaya Alley]]> 17555

UA 50.4447018961 30.5497169591 <![CDATA[Askold's Tomb]]> The park was founded in the Hungarian ravine at the beginning of the XIX century. In 1810 the pavilion of Askold was built. Till 1917 there was a cemetry for nobel people.

]]> <![CDATA[Askold's Tomb]]> The park was founded in the Hungarian ravine at the beginning of the XIX century. In 1810 the pavilion of Askold was built. Till 1917 there was a cemetry for nobel people.

]]> http://maps.interesniy.kiev.ua/streets/parkovaya-doroga/askoldova-mogila <![CDATA[Askold's Tomb]]> http://maps.interesniy.kiev.ua/streets/parkovaya-doroga/askoldova-mogila <![CDATA[Askold's Tomb]]> http://maps.interesniy.kiev.ua/streets/parkovaya-doroga/askoldova-mogila <![CDATA[Askold's Tomb]]> http://maps.interesniy.kiev.ua/streets/parkovaya-doroga/askoldova-mogila <![CDATA[Askold's Tomb]]> 17545

UA 50.4532074258 30.5265855894 <![CDATA[Ukrainian House]]> Located on the European Square of Kiev, Ukrainian House was originally built in 1978-1982 as a museum to document the life and times of Vladimir Lenin. After the dissolution of the Soviet Union in 1993, the building was renamed and today it is a multi-purpose complex for exhibitions, conferences, symposiums, festivals, concerts and other special. Also referred to as the Ukrayinsky Dim Culture Center, Ukrainian House is an impressive five-storey building featuring white marble and red granite, offering around 8850 square meters of exhibition area. Its position in the city center makes it the ideal venue for a wide range of events and is considered to be an important center of the business, political, civic and cultural life of Ukraine.

]]> <![CDATA[Ukrainian House]]> Located on the European Square of Kiev, Ukrainian House was originally built in 1978-1982 as a museum to document the life and times of Vladimir Lenin. After the dissolution of the Soviet Union in 1993, the building was renamed and today it is a multi-purpose complex for exhibitions, conferences, symposiums, festivals, concerts and other special. Also referred to as the Ukrayinsky Dim Culture Center, Ukrainian House is an impressive five-storey building featuring white marble and red granite, offering around 8850 square meters of exhibition area. Its position in the city center makes it the ideal venue for a wide range of events and is considered to be an important center of the business, political, civic and cultural life of Ukraine.

]]> http://maps.interesniy.kiev.ua/streets/kreshchatik/ukrainskiy-dom <![CDATA[Ukrainian House]]> 17529

UA 50.4664443166 30.5173695195 <![CDATA[Chernobyl Museum]]> Museum exposition depicts the reasons of catastrophe occurred in 1986 on Chernobyl atomic station, tells about radiation influence on animal and plant life, about heroic actions of liquidators. Among museum displays there are declassified documents, maps, schemes, private items of disaster victims. Polisya area of Ukraine were collected in the Chernobyl exclusion zone by the museum's expeditors. Unique video materials, computer programs about the catastrophe and its aftermath, a working three-phase diorama Chernobyl Nuclear Plant before, during and after the Accident, a working model of a power unit and other exhibits are exposed.

Open: Monday-Friday 10am-6pm, Saturday 10am-5pm; closed last Monday of month.

Price: 10uah

]]> <![CDATA[Chernobyl Museum]]> Museum exposition depicts the reasons of catastrophe occurred in 1986 on Chernobyl atomic station, tells about radiation influence on animal and plant life, about heroic actions of liquidators. Among museum displays there are declassified documents, maps, schemes, private items of disaster victims. Polisya area of Ukraine were collected in the Chernobyl exclusion zone by the museum's expeditors. Unique video materials, computer programs about the catastrophe and its aftermath, a working three-phase diorama Chernobyl Nuclear Plant before, during and after the Accident, a working model of a power unit and other exhibits are exposed.

Open: Monday-Friday 10am-6pm, Saturday 10am-5pm; closed last Monday of month.

Price: 10uah

]]> http://maps.interesniy.kiev.ua/streets/horiva-pereulok/natsionalniy-muzey-chernobylskoy-tragedii <![CDATA[Chernobyl Museum]]> http://maps.interesniy.kiev.ua/streets/horiva-pereulok/natsionalniy-muzey-chernobylskoy-tragedii <![CDATA[Chernobyl Museum]]> http://maps.interesniy.kiev.ua/streets/horiva-pereulok/natsionalniy-muzey-chernobylskoy-tragedii <![CDATA[Chernobyl Museum]]> http://maps.interesniy.kiev.ua/streets/horiva-pereulok/natsionalniy-muzey-chernobylskoy-tragedii <![CDATA[Chernobyl Museum]]> 17500

UA 50.4492861908 30.5309629543 <![CDATA[National Art Museum of Ukraine]]> National Art Museum of Ukraine is the most representative collection of Ukrainian fine arts from 12^th century till nowadays. There are more than 40 thousands exhibits in the museum.

Museum was established in 1899 as the first public museum in Kyiv. The neoclassical building was constructed by famous Kyiv architect Vladislav Horodetskiy, who completed the project of Moscow architect Pyotr Boitsov. Sculpture decoration of the frontispiece was performed by Elio Salia.

Open: Wednesday, Thursday, Sunday 10am-5pm, Fr 12pm-7pm, Saturday 11am-6pm

]]> <![CDATA[National Art Museum of Ukraine]]> National Art Museum of Ukraine is the most representative collection of Ukrainian fine arts from 12^th century till nowadays. There are more than 40 thousands exhibits in the museum.

Open: Wednesday, Thursday, Sunday 10am-5pm, Fr 12pm-7pm, Saturday 11am-6pm

]]> http://maps.interesniy.kiev.ua/streets/grushevskogo-mihaila/natsionalniy-hudozhestvenniy-muzey <![CDATA[National Art Museum of Ukraine]]> http://maps.interesniy.kiev.ua/streets/grushevskogo-mihaila/natsionalniy-hudozhestvenniy-muzey <![CDATA[National Art Museum of Ukraine]]> http://maps.interesniy.kiev.ua/streets/grushevskogo-mihaila/natsionalniy-hudozhestvenniy-muzey <![CDATA[National Art Museum of Ukraine]]> 17503

UA 50.4081161882 30.4577510847 <![CDATA[State Museum of Aviation of Ukraine]]> This technical museum is the youngest and largest in Ukraine, was opened on September 30, 2003. At present its exposition of the aircraft, located on the territory of more than 20 hectares, displays about 60 planes and helicopters that were adopted in the Air Force of the USSR and later of the independent Ukraine, and also those that were engaged in the civil air fleet. All exhibits are grouped into special collections: the "corporate" ones exhibiting the aircraft created at definite design bureaux, historical, and topical. Of special interest is a unique, having no analogues in the world, "Backfire Collection" that includes all models of the strategic rocket plane Ty-22M, the heaviest battle plane of the Ukraine's Air Force, and its basic armament - the X- 22 cruise missiles capable to carry nuclear war-heads.
It is possible not only to view aircraft from the outside, but to get into the cockpit and the passanger cabin, and also to see a so-called "black box". Special services are available for the lovers of extreme and military tourism: out-of-town actions with parachute jumping, flying in the sporting aeroplanes, firing practice and military games.

]]> <![CDATA[State Museum of Aviation of Ukraine]]> This technical museum is the youngest and largest in Ukraine, was opened on September 30, 2003. At present its exposition of the aircraft, located on the territory of more than 20 hectares, displays about 60 planes and helicopters that were adopted in the Air Force of the USSR and later of the independent Ukraine, and also those that were engaged in the civil air fleet. All exhibits are grouped into special collections: the "corporate" ones exhibiting the aircraft created at definite design bureaux, historical, and topical. Of special interest is a unique, having no analogues in the world, "Backfire Collection" that includes all models of the strategic rocket plane Ty-22M, the heaviest battle plane of the Ukraine's Air Force, and its basic armament - the X- 22 cruise missiles capable to carry nuclear war-heads.
It is possible not only to view aircraft from the outside, but to get into the cockpit and the passanger cabin, and also to see a so-called "black box". Special services are available for the lovers of extreme and military tourism: out-of-town actions with parachute jumping, flying in the sporting aeroplanes, firing practice and military games.

]]> http://maps.interesniy.kiev.ua/streets/medovaya/muzey-aviatsii <![CDATA[State Museum of Aviation of Ukraine]]> 17493

UA 50.4620658129 30.5177074778 <![CDATA[One Street Museum]]> The One Street Museum is another main attraction of the Andriyivskyy Descent, which houses many of the historic items of the descent, containing more than 6,500 exhibits. They include information about the Saint Andrew's Church, the castle of Richard Lionheart, and the many other buildings of the Descent.
Also, the museum has a unique collection of various works by Ukrainian philologist P. Zhitetsky, Arabist and professor of the Kiev University T. Kezma, journalist and public figure A.Savenko, Ukrainian writer G.Tyutyunnyk, which have lived in the house №34 in the different periods of the twentieth century. Another important part of the collection in the museum are the is the memorabilia of professors of Kiev Theological Academy A. Bulgakov, S. Golubev, P. Kudryavtsev, F. Titov, A.Glagolev, famed doctors Th. Janovsky and D. Popov, and other prominent local figures.
The museum also has a large collection of antique books. Book relics of the exposition include a famous Trebnik of the Metropolitan of Kiev Petro Mohyla, rare editions of works written by professors and graduates of the Kiev-Mohyla Academy, unique books written by the Ukrainian Walter Scott, M.Grabovsky, the Defender of Orthodoxy, A.Muravyov, and the works of Mikhail Bulgakov published in his lifetime.

]]> <![CDATA[One Street Museum]]> The One Street Museum is another main attraction of the Andriyivskyy Descent, which houses many of the historic items of the descent, containing more than 6,500 exhibits. They include information about the Saint Andrew's Church, the castle of Richard Lionheart, and the many other buildings of the Descent.
Also, the museum has a unique collection of various works by Ukrainian philologist P. Zhitetsky, Arabist and professor of the Kiev University T. Kezma, journalist and public figure A.Savenko, Ukrainian writer G.Tyutyunnyk, which have lived in the house №34 in the different periods of the twentieth century. Another important part of the collection in the museum are the is the memorabilia of professors of Kiev Theological Academy A. Bulgakov, S. Golubev, P. Kudryavtsev, F. Titov, A.Glagolev, famed doctors Th. Janovsky and D. Popov, and other prominent local figures.
The museum also has a large collection of antique books. Book relics of the exposition include a famous Trebnik of the Metropolitan of Kiev Petro Mohyla, rare editions of works written by professors and graduates of the Kiev-Mohyla Academy, unique books written by the Ukrainian Walter Scott, M.Grabovsky, the Defender of Orthodoxy, A.Muravyov, and the works of Mikhail Bulgakov published in his lifetime.

]]> http://maps.interesniy.kiev.ua/streets/andreevskiy-spusk/muzey-odnoy-ulitsy <![CDATA[One Street Museum]]> 17485

UA 50.4322472311 30.5576724159 <![CDATA[Ivan Gonchar museum]]> Ukrainian centre of national culture of Ivan Gonchar was opened in Kiev in 1999. Personal collection of Ivan Gonchar, an artist, sculptor and public figure, became the museum basis. Ivan Gonchar started to collect in late fifties of 20 century. The artist brought folk art objects, performed in different periods of history and reflecting the country cultural traditions variety, from different parts of Ukraine. For several decades of grandiose and laborious collection and ethnology work, Gonchar collected the unique collection that started Ukrainian Centre of National Art of Ivan Gonchar.

Museum collection totals about 15 000 objects of national art of artistic and ethnographic value. Folk painting, iconography, textile products, ceramics, folk musical instruments (bandura, kobza, cymbals, wheel lyre) are widely presented at Museum of Ivan Gonchar’s collection. Unique collection of pisanka (painted Easter eggs) includes 500 units. Memorial department stores materials about the founder of museum I.M. Gonchar. Now Ivan Gonchar's son – Peter Gonchar is the museum’s director, he inherited his father’s art talent and also adopted his passion for collecting of icons. By Peter Gonchar's efforts, the museum collection of ancient icon images exceeded 1 000 units.

Ukrainian Centre of National Culture Ivan Gonchar's Museum is state All-Ukrainian specialized research and cultural-educational institute. Primary goal of Ukrainian Centre of National Culture is maintenance and revival of national Ukrainian culture and traditions. In Ivan Gonchar's Museum works on collection replenishment are constantly carried out, relations with modern folk craftsmen – keepers and bearers of mastery secrets, are maintained, theme events and conferences are conducted and tradition of field expeditions is saved.

]]> <![CDATA[Ivan Gonchar museum]]> Ukrainian centre of national culture of Ivan Gonchar was opened in Kiev in 1999. Personal collection of Ivan Gonchar, an artist, sculptor and public figure, became the museum basis. Ivan Gonchar started to collect in late fifties of 20 century. The artist brought folk art objects, performed in different periods of history and reflecting the country cultural traditions variety, from different parts of Ukraine. For several decades of grandiose and laborious collection and ethnology work, Gonchar collected the unique collection that started Ukrainian Centre of National Art of Ivan Gonchar.

]]> http://maps.interesniy.kiev.ua/streets/mazepy-ivana/muzey-ivana-gonchara <![CDATA[Ivan Gonchar museum]]> 17488

UA 50.4413744174 30.5146443952 <![CDATA[Kiev Museum of Western and Oriental Art]]> The Museum of Art named after Bogdan and Varvara Khanenko was founded on the basis of their private collections. The museum is also known as the Museum of Western and Oriental Art. Now it keeps one of the best collections of foreign art in Ukraine. From 1919 the number of exhibits has been more than 13 times increased, from 1,250 to nearly 17,000 artworks.

Open: Tuesday-Sunday 10.30am - 5.30pm.
Price: 10-30uah

]]> <![CDATA[Kiev Museum of Western and Oriental Art]]> The Museum of Art named after Bogdan and Varvara Khanenko was founded on the basis of their private collections. The museum is also known as the Museum of Western and Oriental Art. Now it keeps one of the best collections of foreign art in Ukraine. From 1919 the number of exhibits has been more than 13 times increased, from 1,250 to nearly 17,000 artworks.

Open: Tuesday-Sunday 10.30am - 5.30pm.
Price: 10-30uah

]]> http://maps.interesniy.kiev.ua/streets/tereshchenkovskaya/muzey-zapadnogo-iskusstva-imeni-bogdana-i-varvary-hanenko <![CDATA[Kiev Museum of Western and Oriental Art]]> http://maps.interesniy.kiev.ua/streets/tereshchenkovskaya/muzey-zapadnogo-iskusstva-imeni-bogdana-i-varvary-hanenko <![CDATA[Kiev Museum of Western and Oriental Art]]> 17475

UA 50.4605116426 30.5147444182 <![CDATA[Museum of Mikhail Bulgakov]]> The museum of outstanding writer Mikhail Bulgakov is situated in one of the most beautiful streets of Kiev, Andreyevsky Spusk, which was mainly built up at the end of the 19th century. The street is also famous for some older constructions that are considered to be of great historical value. For example, the famous Andreevskaya Church, dating back to the 18th century, is located here as well.

The building number 13 was designed by architect I. I. Gordenin over the century ago. Bulgakov and his parents moved to this house in 1906 and lived there until 1919, when they were forced to leave the city, due to the "time of troubles". Later in this very house the writer settled the main characters of his famous book "Belaya Gvardia", or "White Guard". Several decades later Victor Nekrasov, a well-known literary critic and a writer, published an essay called "At Turbins", devoted to the life and creativity of Mikhail Bulgakov. The name of the essay turned out to be so becoming that the building at 13 Andreyevsky Spusk got the new name and under this name went down in the city folklore.

Nowadays the legendary house is one of the most famous landmarks of Andreyevsky Spusk.The Memorial Museum was founded in 1989 as a branch of the State Museum of Kiev's History. On May 15, 1991, the centenary since the writer's birth, the museum was open to the public. The solemn ceremony of the museum opening was started with the memorial service in Podol Krestovozdvizhenskaya Church, where little Mikhail, who was to become the pride of Russian literature, was christened.

]]> <![CDATA[Museum of Mikhail Bulgakov]]> The museum of outstanding writer Mikhail Bulgakov is situated in one of the most beautiful streets of Kiev, Andreyevsky Spusk, which was mainly built up at the end of the 19th century. The street is also famous for some older constructions that are considered to be of great historical value. For example, the famous Andreevskaya Church, dating back to the 18th century, is located here as well.

]]> http://maps.interesniy.kiev.ua/streets/andreevskiy-spusk/muzey-bulgakova-mihaila <![CDATA[Museum of Mikhail Bulgakov]]> 17478

UA 50.4531391144 30.5305016144 <![CDATA[Water Information Centre]]> Water Information Centre (Water Museum) is located in pictorial place on one of the hills in the central part of Kiev city.

Structures of the Centre (water towers and reservoirs were built more than 130 years ago) are the fragment of natural-cultural complex known as “Khreschtyi” park. This place known before as TsarGarden which was founded in 1743 by the order of the empress Elisabeth is a great memory of the era of Ukrainian baroque.

The main decoration of the park is the beautiful views that opened from several view points and Love Bridgeas well as renovated old water towers and reservoirs where the first in Ukraine Water Information Centre was opened on the 24^th of May, 2003.

Open: Wednesday-Friday 10am-5pm, Saturday-Sunday 10am-6pm.

]]> <![CDATA[Water Information Centre]]> Water Information Centre (Water Museum) is located in pictorial place on one of the hills in the central part of Kiev city.

]]> http://maps.interesniy.kiev.ua/streets/vladimirskiy-spusk/vodno-informatsionniy-tsentr-ukrainy <![CDATA[Water Information Centre]]> 17479

UA 50.4580504538 30.519096862 <![CDATA[Spiritual Treasury of Ukraine]]> It is the first private art museum in this country. It has been founded at the expense of a well-known Kiev collector and patron of art, Igor Ponamarchuk.
In the light spacious halls, having an exposition area of about 3,000 sq. meters, are displayed more than 300 efforts by Ukrainian icon-painters. Their chronology embraces the period between the 15th and 20th centuries, and geography – the territory from Volhynia and Galicia to Slobodian Ukraine. The subject range of the icons is very broad. Among more than 100 iconographic compositions are quite few rare ones. The museums exposition also presents the works of well-known Ukrainian folk artist Maria Priymachenko (1908-1997). Her creative efforts are based on the traditional Ukrainian naïve painting. The Great Pablo Picasso, after having seen Maria works at the exhibition of folk art in Paris, exclaimed: “Beautiful pictures by a woman genius!”

]]> <![CDATA[Spiritual Treasury of Ukraine]]> It is the first private art museum in this country. It has been founded at the expense of a well-known Kiev collector and patron of art, Igor Ponamarchuk.
In the light spacious halls, having an exposition area of about 3,000 sq. meters, are displayed more than 300 efforts by Ukrainian icon-painters. Their chronology embraces the period between the 15th and 20th centuries, and geography – the territory from Volhynia and Galicia to Slobodian Ukraine. The subject range of the icons is very broad. Among more than 100 iconographic compositions are quite few rare ones. The museums exposition also presents the works of well-known Ukrainian folk artist Maria Priymachenko (1908-1997). Her creative efforts are based on the traditional Ukrainian naïve painting. The Great Pablo Picasso, after having seen Maria works at the exhibition of folk art in Paris, exclaimed: “Beautiful pictures by a woman genius!”

]]> http://maps.interesniy.kiev.ua/streets/desyatinnaya/muzey-duhovnye-tsennosti-ukrainy <![CDATA[Spiritual Treasury of Ukraine]]> 17470

UA 50.4329077664 30.5263066292 <![CDATA[Kiev Fortress]]> Kiev fortress is a generic name for the 19th century fortification buildings situated in the Ukrainian capital Kiev, that once belonged to western Russian fortresses. These structures (once a united complex) were built in the Pechersk and neighbourhoods by the Russian army. Now some of the buildings are restored and turned into a museum called the Kiev Fortress, while others are in use of various military and commercial installations.
Having lost their military importance in the 20th century, the buildings continued to be used as barracks, storage and incarceration facilities. However, some of them played independent historical roles. The Kosyi Kaponir ("Skew Caponier") became a prison for the political inmates in the 1900s–1920s and was later turned into a Soviet museum. Now it is the center of the modern museum. A small fortress built in 1872 on the legendary Lysa Hora ("Bald Mountain") in 1906 became a place of executions for convicted political inmates. It is now a landscape reserve and part of the museum complex.

Open: Tuesday-Sunday 10am-6pm.
Price: Free

]]> <![CDATA[Kiev Fortress]]> Kiev fortress is a generic name for the 19th century fortification buildings situated in the Ukrainian capital Kiev, that once belonged to western Russian fortresses. These structures (once a united complex) were built in the Pechersk and neighbourhoods by the Russian army. Now some of the buildings are restored and turned into a museum called the Kiev Fortress, while others are in use of various military and commercial installations.
Having lost their military importance in the 20th century, the buildings continued to be used as barracks, storage and incarceration facilities. However, some of them played independent historical roles. The Kosyi Kaponir ("Skew Caponier") became a prison for the political inmates in the 1900s–1920s and was later turned into a Soviet museum. Now it is the center of the modern museum. A small fortress built in 1872 on the legendary Lysa Hora ("Bald Mountain") in 1906 became a place of executions for convicted political inmates. It is now a landscape reserve and part of the museum complex.

Open: Tuesday-Sunday 10am-6pm.
Price: Free

]]> http://maps.interesniy.kiev.ua/streets/gospitalnaya/muzey-kievskaya-krepost <![CDATA[Kiev Fortress]]> 17426

UA 50.4595778796 30.5172367404 <![CDATA[Ivan Kavaleridze Museum]]> Founded at the building where the sculptor worked over the monument to Princess Olga in Kiev in 1911. About 5,000 exhibits are on display, including designs of monuments to Taras Shevchenko and Hrygori Skovoroda, numerous originals of figurines, unique photographs and the sculptor’s archives. A gallery at the studio-museum displays the best efforts of the national and world art.

]]> <![CDATA[Ivan Kavaleridze Museum]]> Founded at the building where the sculptor worked over the monument to Princess Olga in Kiev in 1911. About 5,000 exhibits are on display, including designs of monuments to Taras Shevchenko and Hrygori Skovoroda, numerous originals of figurines, unique photographs and the sculptor’s archives. A gallery at the studio-museum displays the best efforts of the national and world art.

]]> http://maps.interesniy.kiev.ua/streets/andreevskiy-spusk/muzey-masterskaya-kavaleridze <![CDATA[Ivan Kavaleridze Museum]]> 17417

UA 50.4640198851 30.5142152309 <![CDATA[Pharmacy museum]]> Drugstore-museum in Kiev was opened in 1986. The museum displays were collected all over the country. Exposition is dedicated to history of Ukrainian pharmaceutics and drugstore business.

Under the glass of museum showcases you can see: special ware for preparing herbal blends, different jars and cans for medications, age-old prescriptions, pharmacist instruments of past ages, preserved in alcohol serpents and crabs and great number of other interesting things. In the basement of the museum there are installations — alchemists vault and sorceress hut.

]]> <![CDATA[Pharmacy museum]]> Drugstore-museum in Kiev was opened in 1986. The museum displays were collected all over the country. Exposition is dedicated to history of Ukrainian pharmaceutics and drugstore business.

]]> http://maps.interesniy.kiev.ua/streets/priticsko-nikolskaya/muzey-apteka <![CDATA[Pharmacy museum]]> http://maps.interesniy.kiev.ua/streets/priticsko-nikolskaya/muzey-apteka <![CDATA[Pharmacy museum]]> http://maps.interesniy.kiev.ua/streets/priticsko-nikolskaya/muzey-apteka <![CDATA[Pharmacy museum]]> 17409

UA 50.4399053352 30.519053936 <![CDATA[PinchukArtCentre]]> PinchukArtCentre is an international centre for contemporary art of the 21st century. It is an open platform for the artists, the art work and society.

Its definite innovative profile is aimed at the dynamic interlacing of new production, presentation, and collection bridging national identity and international challenge. It is an ideal venue for masterworks and workgroups by outstanding artists of our time which reflect and represent the complexity of the world, transforming it into a unique and new form.

]]> <![CDATA[PinchukArtCentre]]> PinchukArtCentre is an international centre for contemporary art of the 21st century. It is an open platform for the artists, the art work and society.

]]> http://maps.interesniy.kiev.ua/streets/bolshaya-vasilkovskaya/pinchukartcentre <![CDATA[PinchukArtCentre]]> 17396

UA 50.435295592 30.4838445754 <![CDATA[Sviato Pokrovsky Church]]> Sviato Pokrovsky Church on Solomenka neighborhood belongs to one of the most valuable relics of Kiev. The church was built in 1897 under the project of architect Nikolaev.

]]> <![CDATA[Sviato Pokrovsky Church]]> Sviato Pokrovsky Church on Solomenka neighborhood belongs to one of the most valuable relics of Kiev. The church was built in 1897 under the project of architect Nikolaev.

]]> http://maps.interesniy.kiev.ua/streets/ostrovskogo-nikolaya/svyato-pokrovskiy-hram <![CDATA[Sviato Pokrovsky Church]]> 17397

UA 50.4449068696 30.4325151443 <![CDATA[Church of John the Baptist ]]> John the Baptist was an itinerant preacher and a major religious figure mentioned in the Canonical gospels and the Qur'an. He is described in the Gospel of Luke as a relative of Jesus who led a movement of baptism at the Jordan River. Some scholars maintain that he was influenced by the semi-ascetic Essenes, who expected an apocalypse and practiced rituals corresponding strongly with baptism, although there is no direct evidence to substantiate this. John is regarded as a prophet in Christianity, Islam, the Bahá'í Faith, and Mandaeism.
Most biblical scholars agree that John baptized Jesus at "Bethany beyond the Jordan", by wading into the water with Jesus from the eastern bank. John the Baptist is also mentioned by Jewish historian Josephus, in Aramaic Matthew,[citation needed] in the Pseudo-Clementine literature, and in the Qur'an. Accounts of John in the New Testament appear compatible with the account in Josephus. There are no other historical accounts of John the Baptist from around the period of his lifetime.
John anticipated a messianic figure who would be greater than himself, and, in the New Testament, Jesus is the one whose coming John foretold. Christians commonly refer to John as the precursor or forerunner of Jesus, since John announces Jesus' coming. John is also identified with the prophet Elijah. Some of Jesus' early followers had previously been followers of John. Some scholars have further speculated that Jesus was himself a disciple of John for some period of time, but this view is disputed.

]]> <![CDATA[Church of John the Baptist ]]> John the Baptist was an itinerant preacher and a major religious figure mentioned in the Canonical gospels and the Qur'an. He is described in the Gospel of Luke as a relative of Jesus who led a movement of baptism at the Jordan River. Some scholars maintain that he was influenced by the semi-ascetic Essenes, who expected an apocalypse and practiced rituals corresponding strongly with baptism, although there is no direct evidence to substantiate this. John is regarded as a prophet in Christianity, Islam, the Bahá'í Faith, and Mandaeism.
Most biblical scholars agree that John baptized Jesus at "Bethany beyond the Jordan", by wading into the water with Jesus from the eastern bank. John the Baptist is also mentioned by Jewish historian Josephus, in Aramaic Matthew,[citation needed] in the Pseudo-Clementine literature, and in the Qur'an. Accounts of John in the New Testament appear compatible with the account in Josephus. There are no other historical accounts of John the Baptist from around the period of his lifetime.
John anticipated a messianic figure who would be greater than himself, and, in the New Testament, Jesus is the one whose coming John foretold. Christians commonly refer to John as the precursor or forerunner of Jesus, since John announces Jesus' coming. John is also identified with the prophet Elijah. Some of Jesus' early followers had previously been followers of John. Some scholars have further speculated that Jesus was himself a disciple of John for some period of time, but this view is disputed.

]]> http://maps.interesniy.kiev.ua/streets/garmatnaya/hram-svyatogo-ioanna-krestitelya <![CDATA[Church of John the Baptist ]]> 17390

UA 50.4577565589 30.4010014921 <![CDATA[Saint Pantaleon Church]]> Saint Pantaleon, counted in the West among the late-medieval Fourteen Holy Helpers and in the East as one of the Holy Unmercenary Healers, was a martyr of Nicomedia in Bithynia during the Diocletian persecution of 303 AD. Though there is evidence to suggest that a martyr named Pantaleon existed, the various stories told of his life and death are considered by some to be purely legendary.

]]> <![CDATA[Saint Pantaleon Church]]> Saint Pantaleon, counted in the West among the late-medieval Fourteen Holy Helpers and in the East as one of the Holy Unmercenary Healers, was a martyr of Nicomedia in Bithynia during the Diocletian persecution of 303 AD. Though there is evidence to suggest that a martyr named Pantaleon existed, the various stories told of his life and death are considered by some to be purely legendary.

]]> http://maps.interesniy.kiev.ua/streets/pobedy-prospekt/hram-svyatogo-panteleymona <![CDATA[Saint Pantaleon Church]]> 17391

UA 50.4556870679 30.3694939613 <![CDATA[Cathedral of the Annunciation]]> The construction of the cathedral and the bell tower is not finished yet.The construction started in 1999.

]]> <![CDATA[Cathedral of the Annunciation]]> The construction of the cathedral and the bell tower is not finished yet.The construction started in 1999.

]]> http://maps.interesniy.kiev.ua/streets/pobedy-prospekt/blagoveshchenskiy-sobor <![CDATA[Cathedral of the Annunciation]]> http://maps.interesniy.kiev.ua/streets/pobedy-prospekt/blagoveshchenskiy-sobor <![CDATA[Cathedral of the Annunciation]]> http://maps.interesniy.kiev.ua/streets/pobedy-prospekt/blagoveshchenskiy-sobor <![CDATA[Cathedral of the Annunciation]]> 17384

UA 50.4550039807 30.5090761295 <![CDATA[The Church of Saint Seraphim of Sarov]]> Saint Seraphim of Sarov, is one of the most renowned monks and mystics in the Orthodox Church. He is generally considered the greatest of the 19th century startsy (elders) and, arguably, the first. He is remembered for extending the monastic teachings of contemplation, theoria and self-denial to the layperson, and taught that the purpose of the Christian life was to acquire the Holy Spirit.

]]> <![CDATA[The Church of Saint Seraphim of Sarov]]> Saint Seraphim of Sarov, is one of the most renowned monks and mystics in the Orthodox Church. He is generally considered the greatest of the 19th century startsy (elders) and, arguably, the first. He is remembered for extending the monastic teachings of contemplation, theoria and self-denial to the layperson, and taught that the purpose of the Christian life was to acquire the Holy Spirit.

]]> http://maps.interesniy.kiev.ua/streets/bolshaya-zhitomirskaya/tserkov-svyatogo-serafima-sarovskogo <![CDATA[The Church of Saint Seraphim of Sarov]]> 17388

UA 50.4563701364 30.519096862 <![CDATA[Theodore of Amasea Church]]> Saint Theodore is one of the two saints called Theodore, who are venerated as Warrior Saints and Great Martyrs in the Eastern Orthodox Church. He is also known as Theodore Tyron. The other saint of the same name is Theodore Stratelates, also known as Theodore of Heraclea, but this second St Theodore may never have had a separate existence. When the epithet is omitted, the reference is usually to St Theodore of Amasea.

]]> <![CDATA[Theodore of Amasea Church]]> Saint Theodore is one of the two saints called Theodore, who are venerated as Warrior Saints and Great Martyrs in the Eastern Orthodox Church. He is also known as Theodore Tyron. The other saint of the same name is Theodore Stratelates, also known as Theodore of Heraclea, but this second St Theodore may never have had a separate existence. When the epithet is omitted, the reference is usually to St Theodore of Amasea.

]]> http://maps.interesniy.kiev.ua/streets/bolshaya-zhitomirskaya/hram-na-chest-sv-feodora-tirona <![CDATA[Theodore of Amasea Church]]> 17378

UA 50.4592116189 30.494248867 <![CDATA[Pokrovsky monastery]]> Pokrovskiy Convent was founded by Princess Alexandra Petrovna, the wife of tsar's Alexandr II brother - grand duke Nikolay Nikolaevich. She created the convent for poor woman who needed the asylum and wanted to devote oneself to God. The consecration of the future convent took place on the 11 of January 1889: on this day the foundation of church and princess house took place.

]]> <![CDATA[Pokrovsky monastery]]> Pokrovskiy Convent was founded by Princess Alexandra Petrovna, the wife of tsar's Alexandr II brother - grand duke Nikolay Nikolaevich. She created the convent for poor woman who needed the asylum and wanted to devote oneself to God. The consecration of the future convent took place on the 11 of January 1889: on this day the foundation of church and princess house took place.

]]> http://maps.interesniy.kiev.ua/streets/behterevskiy-pereulok/svyato-pokrovskaya-tserkov <![CDATA[Pokrovsky monastery]]> 17379

UA 50.4580777804 30.4956865311 <![CDATA[Gates to Pokrovsky Monastery]]> Pokrovskiy Convent was founded by Princess Alexandra Petrovna, the wife of tsar's Alexandr II brother - grand duke Nikolay Nikolaevich. She created the convent for poor woman who needed the asylum and wanted to devote oneself to God. The consecration of the future convent took place on the 11 of January 1889: on this day the foundation of church and princess house took place.This date is considered to be the day of the convent foundation. Alexandra Petrovna settled in the convent already at the time of construction and took here the veil with the name of Anastasia. Main temple - St. Nikolay cathedral was founded in 1896 in the presence of Tsar Nikolay II and his wife Alexandra Fedorovna. The Tsar himself endowed 80 thousand rubles for the construction. In 1893 on the territory of monastery the free hospital for the poor was constructed. By its size, comfort and equipment it had no match in whole Russian Empire - it received about 500 patients during the day, and first x-ray photos were made in Pokrovskiy Convent already 1 year after its discovery. Princess herself lived in a small cell. She ruled as an abbess and spent her own money on monastery expanding and upkeep. She also cared for the patients in hospital, was present at the surgery operations and in case of need assisted surgeons. After severe illness Alexandra Petrovna died and was buried at the monastery yard near Pokrovskiy church. On her tomb according to her will stands modest wooden cross. A fter the revolution the monastery in 1925 was closed. In its buildings various institutions were situated - law-enforcement services, stomatological clinic and radio equipment repair service. Despite the fact that the greater part of monastery buildings was hand down to another organizations the monastery opened again in 1942 a never closed till our days.

]]> <![CDATA[Gates to Pokrovsky Monastery]]> Pokrovskiy Convent was founded by Princess Alexandra Petrovna, the wife of tsar's Alexandr II brother - grand duke Nikolay Nikolaevich. She created the convent for poor woman who needed the asylum and wanted to devote oneself to God. The consecration of the future convent took place on the 11 of January 1889: on this day the foundation of church and princess house took place.This date is considered to be the day of the convent foundation. Alexandra Petrovna settled in the convent already at the time of construction and took here the veil with the name of Anastasia. Main temple - St. Nikolay cathedral was founded in 1896 in the presence of Tsar Nikolay II and his wife Alexandra Fedorovna. The Tsar himself endowed 80 thousand rubles for the construction. In 1893 on the territory of monastery the free hospital for the poor was constructed. By its size, comfort and equipment it had no match in whole Russian Empire - it received about 500 patients during the day, and first x-ray photos were made in Pokrovskiy Convent already 1 year after its discovery. Princess herself lived in a small cell. She ruled as an abbess and spent her own money on monastery expanding and upkeep. She also cared for the patients in hospital, was present at the surgery operations and in case of need assisted surgeons. After severe illness Alexandra Petrovna died and was buried at the monastery yard near Pokrovskiy church. On her tomb according to her will stands modest wooden cross. A fter the revolution the monastery in 1925 was closed. In its buildings various institutions were situated - law-enforcement services, stomatological clinic and radio equipment repair service. Despite the fact that the greater part of monastery buildings was hand down to another organizations the monastery opened again in 1942 a never closed till our days.

]]> http://maps.interesniy.kiev.ua/streets/behterevskiy-pereulok/vorota-v-pokrovskiy-monastyr <![CDATA[Gates to Pokrovsky Monastery]]> http://maps.interesniy.kiev.ua/streets/behterevskiy-pereulok/vorota-v-pokrovskiy-monastyr <![CDATA[Gates to Pokrovsky Monastery]]> http://maps.interesniy.kiev.ua/streets/behterevskiy-pereulok/vorota-v-pokrovskiy-monastyr <![CDATA[Gates to Pokrovsky Monastery]]> 17382

UA 50.4641420966 30.5059636442 <![CDATA[The Seventh-day Adventist Church]]> The Seventh-day Adventist Church is a Protestant Christian denomination distinguished by its observance of Saturday, the original seventh day of the Judeo-Christian week, as the Sabbath, and by its emphasis on the imminent second coming (advent) of Jesus Christ.

]]> <![CDATA[The Seventh-day Adventist Church]]> The Seventh-day Adventist Church is a Protestant Christian denomination distinguished by its observance of Saturday, the original seventh day of the Judeo-Christian week, as the Sabbath, and by its emphasis on the imminent second coming (advent) of Jesus Christ.

]]> http://maps.interesniy.kiev.ua/streets/glubochitskaya/tserkov-adventistov-sedmogo-dnya <![CDATA[The Seventh-day Adventist Church]]> 17375

UA 50.4557143866 30.5227875815 <![CDATA[Saint Michael's Cathedral]]> Back in 11th century St. Demetrius's Monastery stood here. It was founded by Prince Isyaslav of Kiev (Christian name - Demetrius). In July 1108 his son Sviatopolk (Christian name - Michael) started to bulid the stone St. Michael's church inside the monastery built by his father. The dome was plated with gold, and the new cathedral became known as the St. Michael's Monastery of the Golden Domes.
By the middle of the 18th century and after numerous renovations, the Cathedral had seven domes, all of the gold-plated. The interior was decorated with frescoes and mosaics.
The history of the St. Miachel's Cathedral of the Golden Domes goes back nine centuries. But the present generation of Kievans is only getting used to seeing it as a part of the city landscape. This was the result of the barbarism of the Bolshevik regime. In the 1930s the territory of the monastery was given over for construction of a building for the Soviet People's Committee, which was a part of the design of a governmental area. The bell tower, a number of buildings and a part of the wall were demolished. In 1937 detonators turned St. Michael's Monastery into a heap of stone. Fortunately, the projected building never materialized. In 1997-2000, the holy place was restored with the support of the President of Ukraine and the city authorities.

]]> <![CDATA[Saint Michael's Cathedral]]> Back in 11th century St. Demetrius's Monastery stood here. It was founded by Prince Isyaslav of Kiev (Christian name - Demetrius). In July 1108 his son Sviatopolk (Christian name - Michael) started to bulid the stone St. Michael's church inside the monastery built by his father. The dome was plated with gold, and the new cathedral became known as the St. Michael's Monastery of the Golden Domes.
By the middle of the 18th century and after numerous renovations, the Cathedral had seven domes, all of the gold-plated. The interior was decorated with frescoes and mosaics.
The history of the St. Miachel's Cathedral of the Golden Domes goes back nine centuries. But the present generation of Kievans is only getting used to seeing it as a part of the city landscape. This was the result of the barbarism of the Bolshevik regime. In the 1930s the territory of the monastery was given over for construction of a building for the Soviet People's Committee, which was a part of the design of a governmental area. The bell tower, a number of buildings and a part of the wall were demolished. In 1937 detonators turned St. Michael's Monastery into a heap of stone. Fortunately, the projected building never materialized. In 1997-2000, the holy place was restored with the support of the President of Ukraine and the city authorities.

]]> http://maps.interesniy.kiev.ua/streets/trehsvyatitelskaya/mihaylovskiy-zlatoverhiy-sobor-17375 <![CDATA[Saint Michael's Cathedral]]> http://maps.interesniy.kiev.ua/streets/trehsvyatitelskaya/mihaylovskiy-zlatoverhiy-sobor-17375 <![CDATA[Saint Michael's Cathedral]]> 17363

UA 50.4705348456 30.5122733225 <![CDATA[Podil Synagogue]]> This synagogue was built in 1895 despite severe anti-Semitic oppression prevalent at the time. Local architect Nicolay Gardenik designed the synagogue, which had to be officially declared a private residence in order to avoid problems with authorities. The decision to build was made by the famous Kyiv patron of the arts Gabriel Jacob Rosenberg and Rabbi Yevsey Zuckerman, and was built for the parishioners of 12 small Jewish meeting houses in Podil. In 1929 the building was nationalised and given to a small producers union. The structure survived World War II and reopened as a synagogue. It remained the city’s only working synagogue until 2000.

]]> http://maps.interesniy.kiev.ua/streets/shchekavitskaya/sinagoga-na-podole <![CDATA[Podil Synagogue]]> 17367

UA 50.4529000236 30.5152559389 <![CDATA[St.Sophia Bell Tower]]> The high bell tower dominates the entire grounds of the St. Sophia Museum. Its site on the east side of the cathedral was dictated by the historical topography of Kiev: from an architectural point of view it was necessary that it face St. Sophia Square (now Bogdan Khmelnitsky Square). The Bell Tower was the first brick building to arise on the grounds of the St. Sophia Monastery after the 1697 fire. It was built from 1699 to 1706. In 1709, the victorious army of the Battle of Poltava, led by Peter I, was given a triumphant reception near the bell tower.

The original bell tower had three tiers. The architect is unknown: one document preserves only the name of Savva Yakovlev, 'under-master of stone masonry', who took part in the construction. Soon after it was completed, the upper tiers began to collapse due to an earthquake. From 1744 to 1748, the building was restored under the guidance of J. Schadel, a famous Petersburg architect. The two upper storeys were dismantled and replaced by new structures. Gifted Ukrainian artisans from Zholkva, Ivan and Stepan Stobensky, worked on the plaster embellishments of its walls. The new tower also had three tiers. It was crowned by a baroque dome topped by a tall gilded spire.
Architect - Iohann Shedel.

]]> <![CDATA[St.Sophia Bell Tower]]> The high bell tower dominates the entire grounds of the St. Sophia Museum. Its site on the east side of the cathedral was dictated by the historical topography of Kiev: from an architectural point of view it was necessary that it face St. Sophia Square (now Bogdan Khmelnitsky Square). The Bell Tower was the first brick building to arise on the grounds of the St. Sophia Monastery after the 1697 fire. It was built from 1699 to 1706. In 1709, the victorious army of the Battle of Poltava, led by Peter I, was given a triumphant reception near the bell tower.

The original bell tower had three tiers. The architect is unknown: one document preserves only the name of Savva Yakovlev, 'under-master of stone masonry', who took part in the construction. Soon after it was completed, the upper tiers began to collapse due to an earthquake. From 1744 to 1748, the building was restored under the guidance of J. Schadel, a famous Petersburg architect. The two upper storeys were dismantled and replaced by new structures. Gifted Ukrainian artisans from Zholkva, Ivan and Stepan Stobensky, worked on the plaster embellishments of its walls. The new tower also had three tiers. It was crowned by a baroque dome topped by a tall gilded spire.
Architect - Iohann Shedel.

]]> http://maps.interesniy.kiev.ua/streets/vladimirskaya/kolokolnya <![CDATA[St.Sophia Bell Tower]]> 17357

UA 50.4847635783 30.4727053765 <![CDATA[St. Cyril's Church]]> Prince Vsevolod (Christian name - Cyril) Olgovich of Chernigov, who occupied Kiev in 1139, founded a monastery in a northern suburb of the city named after his heavenly protector St. Cyril of Alexandria. In the second half of 12th century Princess Maria built here the stone Church os St. Cyril, which became the family chapel and housed the family sepulcher. About 800sq. meters of fresco paintings from the 12th century have been preserved. Part of the paintings date from 17-18th centuries.

The Monastery of Saint Cryil was closed in 1786 by the decree of Catherine II. In 1803 a mental hospital was transferred here from Podol. Now the building houses the acting Orthodox Church of St. Basil. The hospital and the refuge made up the governor's charitable complex - the Saint Cyril Charitable Establishments. Under the Soviets, saint Cyril's mental hospital was for unknown reasons renamed after Taras Schevchenko, and it was only recently that its historic name has been restored.

]]> <![CDATA[St. Cyril's Church]]> Prince Vsevolod (Christian name - Cyril) Olgovich of Chernigov, who occupied Kiev in 1139, founded a monastery in a northern suburb of the city named after his heavenly protector St. Cyril of Alexandria. In the second half of 12th century Princess Maria built here the stone Church os St. Cyril, which became the family chapel and housed the family sepulcher. About 800sq. meters of fresco paintings from the 12th century have been preserved. Part of the paintings date from 17-18th centuries.

The Monastery of Saint Cryil was closed in 1786 by the decree of Catherine II. In 1803 a mental hospital was transferred here from Podol. Now the building houses the acting Orthodox Church of St. Basil. The hospital and the refuge made up the governor's charitable complex - the Saint Cyril Charitable Establishments. Under the Soviets, saint Cyril's mental hospital was for unknown reasons renamed after Taras Schevchenko, and it was only recently that its historic name has been restored.

]]> http://maps.interesniy.kiev.ua/streets/frunze-mihaila/kirillovskaya-tserkov <![CDATA[St. Cyril's Church]]> http://maps.interesniy.kiev.ua/streets/frunze-mihaila/kirillovskaya-tserkov <![CDATA[St. Cyril's Church]]> http://maps.interesniy.kiev.ua/streets/frunze-mihaila/kirillovskaya-tserkov <![CDATA[St. Cyril's Church]]> 17360

UA 50.4647438146 30.4977035522 <![CDATA[The Ar-Rahma Mosque]]> The Ar-Rahma Mosque is a mosque in Kiev. It was built between the years 1996 and 2000 in the Tatarka neighborhood of the city.
The first attempts to build a mosque in Kiev were made as early as 1897. Muslims of that time were able to open a house of worship in Kiev on 5 Peace Street - in the house of Kalinovich in Podil. The next attempt to build a mosque was made only in 1991.
The big event for Muslims of Ukraine in Kiev was the erection of the first mosque. Good care of it really has taken the Clerical Board of Ukraine's Muslims. Ordinance on the allocation of the DUMA's land for construction and maintenance of the memorial chapel building was made of the Kiev state administration on February 5, 1996.
Construction of the mosque took place in stages, with money donated by Muslims of the city. After the completion of the first part of construction of the mosque in 1998 there on Fridays, holidays and events held prayers.
In 2000, a crescent moon was installed on the dome of the new mosque and from that day the temple opened its doors to parishioners.

]]> <![CDATA[The Ar-Rahma Mosque]]> The Ar-Rahma Mosque is a mosque in Kiev. It was built between the years 1996 and 2000 in the Tatarka neighborhood of the city.
The first attempts to build a mosque in Kiev were made as early as 1897. Muslims of that time were able to open a house of worship in Kiev on 5 Peace Street - in the house of Kalinovich in Podil. The next attempt to build a mosque was made only in 1991.
The big event for Muslims of Ukraine in Kiev was the erection of the first mosque. Good care of it really has taken the Clerical Board of Ukraine's Muslims. Ordinance on the allocation of the DUMA's land for construction and maintenance of the memorial chapel building was made of the Kiev state administration on February 5, 1996.
Construction of the mosque took place in stages, with money donated by Muslims of the city. After the completion of the first part of construction of the mosque in 1998 there on Fridays, holidays and events held prayers.
In 2000, a crescent moon was installed on the dome of the new mosque and from that day the temple opened its doors to parishioners.

]]> http://maps.interesniy.kiev.ua/streets/lukyanovskaya/mechet-ar-rahma <![CDATA[The Ar-Rahma Mosque]]> http://maps.interesniy.kiev.ua/streets/lukyanovskaya/mechet-ar-rahma <![CDATA[The Ar-Rahma Mosque]]> 17340

UA 50.4651125989 30.5195689308 <![CDATA[The Church of the Annunciation of Virgin Mary]]> Since the 18th century the church served mostly for students. This is a place where they could pray for good marks and lighten a candle. During Soviet regime the church was closed.

]]> <![CDATA[The Church of the Annunciation of Virgin Mary]]> Since the 18th century the church served mostly for students. This is a place where they could pray for good marks and lighten a candle. During Soviet regime the church was closed.

]]> http://maps.interesniy.kiev.ua/streets/skovorody-grigoriya/parafiyalniy-hram-blagoveshchenya-presvyatoy-bogoroditsy <![CDATA[The Church of the Annunciation of Virgin Mary]]> 17324

UA 50.4648530803 30.5132389177 <![CDATA[The Church of Saint Nicholas]]> Saint Nicholas, also called Nikolaos of Myra, was a saint and Greek Bishop of Myra (Demre, part of modern-day Turkey) in Lycia. Because of the many miracles attributed to his intercession, he is also known as Nikolaos the Wonderworker. He had a reputation for secret gift-giving, such as putting coins in the shoes of those who left them out for him, and thus became the model for Santa Claus, whose modern name comes from the Dutch Sinterklaas, itself from a series of elisions and corruptions of the transliteration of "Saint Nikolaos". His reputation evolved among the faithful, as was common for early Christian saints. In 1087, part of the relics (about half of the bones) were furtively translated to Bari, in southeastern Italy; for this reason, he is also known as Nikolaos of Bari. The remaining bones were taken to Venice in 1100. His feast day is 6 December (19 December).

]]> <![CDATA[The Church of Saint Nicholas]]> Saint Nicholas, also called Nikolaos of Myra, was a saint and Greek Bishop of Myra (Demre, part of modern-day Turkey) in Lycia. Because of the many miracles attributed to his intercession, he is also known as Nikolaos the Wonderworker. He had a reputation for secret gift-giving, such as putting coins in the shoes of those who left them out for him, and thus became the model for Santa Claus, whose modern name comes from the Dutch Sinterklaas, itself from a series of elisions and corruptions of the transliteration of "Saint Nikolaos". His reputation evolved among the faithful, as was common for early Christian saints. In 1087, part of the relics (about half of the bones) were furtively translated to Bari, in southeastern Italy; for this reason, he is also known as Nikolaos of Bari. The remaining bones were taken to Venice in 1100. His feast day is 6 December (19 December).

]]> http://maps.interesniy.kiev.ua/streets/horiva/hram-svyatogo-nikolaya-pritiska <![CDATA[The Church of Saint Nicholas]]> http://maps.interesniy.kiev.ua/streets/horiva/hram-svyatogo-nikolaya-pritiska <![CDATA[The Church of Saint Nicholas]]> 17312

UA 50.4153956465 30.5635356995 <![CDATA[The Trinity Monastery of St. Jonas]]> The Trinity Monastery of St. Jonas is an Ukrainian Orthodox monastery in the Kievan neighbourhood of Zverinets, a short distance from the medieval Vydubychi Monastery.
It was Jonas, a Vydubychi hegumen, who founded this monastery in 1864. Princess Vasilchikov, the widow of Kiev's Governor General, decided to support the undertaking and presented her dacha to the brethren. It was on these grounds that the katholikon was constructed. The monastery's bell tower, at 110 meters, was to be the tallest in the Orthodox world. Its construction was halted due to the outbreak of World War I. As many as 800 monks resided there at the time.
The monastery was closed in 1934 and its grounds were taken over by the M.M. Gryshko National Botanical Garden. The monks of the recently revived monastery now help to restore the nearby Zverinets caves.

]]> <![CDATA[The Trinity Monastery of St. Jonas]]> The Trinity Monastery of St. Jonas is an Ukrainian Orthodox monastery in the Kievan neighbourhood of Zverinets, a short distance from the medieval Vydubychi Monastery.
It was Jonas, a Vydubychi hegumen, who founded this monastery in 1864. Princess Vasilchikov, the widow of Kiev's Governor General, decided to support the undertaking and presented her dacha to the brethren. It was on these grounds that the katholikon was constructed. The monastery's bell tower, at 110 meters, was to be the tallest in the Orthodox world. Its construction was halted due to the outbreak of World War I. As many as 800 monks resided there at the time.
The monastery was closed in 1934 and its grounds were taken over by the M.M. Gryshko National Botanical Garden. The monks of the recently revived monastery now help to restore the nearby Zverinets caves.

]]> http://maps.interesniy.kiev.ua/streets/timiryazevskaya/svyato-troitskiy-ioniniskiy-monastyr <![CDATA[The Trinity Monastery of St. Jonas]]> http://maps.interesniy.kiev.ua/streets/timiryazevskaya/svyato-troitskiy-ioniniskiy-monastyr <![CDATA[The Trinity Monastery of St. Jonas]]> 17316

UA 50.416763008 30.5680744841 <![CDATA[Vydubetsky monastery]]> Vydubetsky Monastery was founded by Prince Vsevolod, the son of Prince Yaroslav the Wise and father of Vladimir Monomakh, between 1070 and 1077. The monastery controlled the ferry across the Dnipro River. Many of the best scholars of Kievan- Rus lived and worked in the monastery. Among them, chroniclers Sylvester and Moisey, made a great contribution to writing 'The Story of Bygone Years'. Only a few churches of this monastery have survived over the centuries.

]]> <![CDATA[Vydubetsky monastery]]> Vydubetsky Monastery was founded by Prince Vsevolod, the son of Prince Yaroslav the Wise and father of Vladimir Monomakh, between 1070 and 1077. The monastery controlled the ferry across the Dnipro River. Many of the best scholars of Kievan- Rus lived and worked in the monastery. Among them, chroniclers Sylvester and Moisey, made a great contribution to writing 'The Story of Bygone Years'. Only a few churches of this monastery have survived over the centuries.

]]> http://maps.interesniy.kiev.ua/streets/vydubitskaya/vydubetskiy-mihaylovskiy-monastyr <![CDATA[Vydubetsky monastery]]> 17304

UA 50.4471614835 30.5739855855 <![CDATA[The Church of the Epiphany]]> The church is located on the territory of Hidropark.

]]> <![CDATA[The Church of the Epiphany]]> The church is located on the territory of Hidropark.

]]> http://maps.interesniy.kiev.ua/streets/brovarskoy-prospekt/hram-kreshcheniya-gospodnego <![CDATA[The Church of the Epiphany]]> 17306

UA 50.4425841548 30.5526804934 <![CDATA[St Andrew The Apostle Cathedral]]> Andrew the Apostle is a Christian Apostle and the brother of Saint Peter. The name "Andrew", like other Greek names, appears to have been common among the Jews, Christians, and other Hellenized people of the region. No Hebrew or Aramaic name is recorded for him. He is considered the founder and the first bishop of the Church of Byzantium and is consequently the patron saint of the Ecumenical Patriarchate of Constantinople.

]]> <![CDATA[St Andrew The Apostle Cathedral]]> Andrew the Apostle is a Christian Apostle and the brother of Saint Peter. The name "Andrew", like other Greek names, appears to have been common among the Jews, Christians, and other Hellenized people of the region. No Hebrew or Aramaic name is recorded for him. He is considered the founder and the first bishop of the Church of Byzantium and is consequently the patron saint of the Ecumenical Patriarchate of Constantinople.

]]> http://maps.interesniy.kiev.ua/streets/andreya-pervozvannogo-ploshchad/hram-andreya-pervozvannogo <![CDATA[St Andrew The Apostle Cathedral]]> 17299

UA 50.4740756855 30.5958603756 <![CDATA[Roman Catholic Church]]> It is a single Roman Catholic Church on the Left Bank.

]]> <![CDATA[Roman Catholic Church]]> It is a single Roman Catholic Church on the Left Bank.

]]> http://maps.interesniy.kiev.ua/streets/perova-valentina-bulvar/rimsko-katolicheskaya-tserkov <![CDATA[Roman Catholic Church]]> http://maps.interesniy.kiev.ua/streets/perova-valentina-bulvar/rimsko-katolicheskaya-tserkov <![CDATA[Roman Catholic Church]]> 17303

UA 50.4293265791 30.6060862541 <![CDATA[The New Apostolic Church]]> The New Apostolic Church (NAC) is a chiliastic church, converted to Protestantism as a free church from the Catholic Apostolic Church.

]]> <![CDATA[The New Apostolic Church]]> The New Apostolic Church (NAC) is a chiliastic church, converted to Protestantism as a free church from the Catholic Apostolic Church.

]]> http://maps.interesniy.kiev.ua/streets/tychiny-pavla-prospekt/novoapostolskaya-tserkov <![CDATA[The New Apostolic Church]]> 17290

UA 50.4483288198 30.5377247408 <![CDATA[Maryinsky Palace]]> Mariyinsky Palace is an official ceremonial residence of the President of Ukraine in Kiev and adjoins the neo-classical building of the Verkhovna Rada (parliament) of Ukraine. It is a Baroque palace on the hilly bank of the Dnieper River.
The palace was ordered to be constructed in 1744 by the Russian Empress Elizaveta Petrovna, and was designed by Bartolomeo Rastrelli, the most famous architect working in the Russian Empire at that time. One of the students of Rastrelli, Ivan Michurin, together with a group of other architects, completed the palace in 1752. Empress Elizabeth, however, did not live long enough to see the palace. The first royal figure to stay in the palace was Empress Catherine II, who visited Kiev in 1787. In the late 18th and early 19th centuries the palace was the main residence of Governors-General.
In the early 19th century, the palace burned down in a series of fires.
Roughly half a century later, in 1870, Alexander II of Russia had the palace reconstructed by the architect Konstantin Mayevsky, using old drawings and watercolours as guide. It was then renamed after the reigning Empress Maria Alexandrovna. By her wish, a large park was established off the southern side of the palace. The palace was used as a residence for visiting members of the imperial family until 1917.
During the years of the Russian Civil War in 1917-20, the palace was used as the Kiev revkom headquarters, particularly during the Kiev Bolshevik Uprising. In the 1920s the building belonged to an agricultural school, soon after which it became a museum. The Mariyinsky was badly damaged in World War II, and restored at the end of the 1940s. Another major restoration was completed in the early 1980s.

]]> <![CDATA[Maryinsky Palace]]> Mariyinsky Palace is an official ceremonial residence of the President of Ukraine in Kiev and adjoins the neo-classical building of the Verkhovna Rada (parliament) of Ukraine. It is a Baroque palace on the hilly bank of the Dnieper River.
The palace was ordered to be constructed in 1744 by the Russian Empress Elizaveta Petrovna, and was designed by Bartolomeo Rastrelli, the most famous architect working in the Russian Empire at that time. One of the students of Rastrelli, Ivan Michurin, together with a group of other architects, completed the palace in 1752. Empress Elizabeth, however, did not live long enough to see the palace. The first royal figure to stay in the palace was Empress Catherine II, who visited Kiev in 1787. In the late 18th and early 19th centuries the palace was the main residence of Governors-General.
In the early 19th century, the palace burned down in a series of fires.
Roughly half a century later, in 1870, Alexander II of Russia had the palace reconstructed by the architect Konstantin Mayevsky, using old drawings and watercolours as guide. It was then renamed after the reigning Empress Maria Alexandrovna. By her wish, a large park was established off the southern side of the palace. The palace was used as a residence for visiting members of the imperial family until 1917.
During the years of the Russian Civil War in 1917-20, the palace was used as the Kiev revkom headquarters, particularly during the Kiev Bolshevik Uprising. In the 1920s the building belonged to an agricultural school, soon after which it became a museum. The Mariyinsky was badly damaged in World War II, and restored at the end of the 1940s. Another major restoration was completed in the early 1980s.

]]> http://maps.interesniy.kiev.ua/streets/grushevskogo-mihaila/mariinskiy-dvorets <![CDATA[Maryinsky Palace]]> 17291

UA 50.4467912038 30.5395834655 <![CDATA[Maryinskiy Park]]> One of the beloved places of all Kievans and tourists. During summertime here you can hide from the heat under its huge trees. The main sight is Mariinskii Palace, which was ordered to be constructed in 1744 by the Russian Empress Elizaveta Petrovna. Nowadays it is an official ceremonial residence of the President of Ukraine in Kiev and adjoins the neo-classical building of the Verkhovna Rada (parliament) of Ukraine. It is a Baroque palace on the hilly bank of the Dnieper River. Currently it is under reconstruction.

]]> <![CDATA[Maryinskiy Park]]> One of the beloved places of all Kievans and tourists. During summertime here you can hide from the heat under its huge trees. The main sight is Mariinskii Palace, which was ordered to be constructed in 1744 by the Russian Empress Elizaveta Petrovna. Nowadays it is an official ceremonial residence of the President of Ukraine in Kiev and adjoins the neo-classical building of the Verkhovna Rada (parliament) of Ukraine. It is a Baroque palace on the hilly bank of the Dnieper River. Currently it is under reconstruction.

]]> http://maps.interesniy.kiev.ua/streets/grushevskogo-mihaila/mariinskiy-park <![CDATA[Maryinskiy Park]]> 17294

UA 50.4393586874 30.5520987511 <![CDATA[Park of Glory]]> The park starts from the Alley of the WWII heroes and the memorial stella. Futhermore there is a view point where you can admire the beauty of Dnipro hiils and golden domes of the Lavra Monastery.

]]> <![CDATA[Park of Glory]]> The park starts from the Alley of the WWII heroes and the memorial stella. Futhermore there is a view point where you can admire the beauty of Dnipro hiils and golden domes of the Lavra Monastery.

]]> 17295

UA 50.4591159901 30.5270791158 <![CDATA[River port]]> Kiev River Port is situated on the right bank of the Dnepr. It was founded in 1897 and, in those times, it handled mainly grain, salt, timber and industrial products. After construction of power stations on the Dnepr the port could receive large ships and practically turned into a transit port, handling cargoes from throughout the Dnepr basin.

Cargoes from large ships were transferred to river vessels navigating the shallow waters of the Dnepr and the Desna and vice-versa. At this time, so much coal was being transferred from the Donbass region that its local railway could not manage it, so the coal was transported by vessels from the port of Dnepropetrovsk to Kiev where it was transshipped into rail wagons for further shipment all over the Ukraine.

]]> <![CDATA[River port]]> Kiev River Port is situated on the right bank of the Dnepr. It was founded in 1897 and, in those times, it handled mainly grain, salt, timber and industrial products. After construction of power stations on the Dnepr the port could receive large ships and practically turned into a transit port, handling cargoes from throughout the Dnepr basin.

]]> http://maps.interesniy.kiev.ua/streets/naberezhnoe-shosse/rechnoy-vokzal <![CDATA[River port]]> 17296

UA 50.4569302488 30.5228519545 <![CDATA[Funicular]]> The Kiev funicular serves to connect the historic Uppertown, and the lower neighborhood of Podil through the steep hill overseeing the Dnieper River.

The funicular was constructed during 1902-1905, and was first opened to the public on 7 May 1905.

]]> <![CDATA[Funicular]]> The Kiev funicular serves to connect the historic Uppertown, and the lower neighborhood of Podil through the steep hill overseeing the Dnieper River.

The funicular was constructed during 1902-1905, and was first opened to the public on 7 May 1905.

]]> http://maps.interesniy.kiev.ua/streets/pochtovaya-ploshchad/funikuler <![CDATA[Funicular]]> 17284

UA 50.4424061658 30.5214357482 <![CDATA[Bessarabian Market]]> The most famous indoor market town , built in 1912.

The name of the market is already a national brand, testifying to the quality and high price, selling products here .The building market constructed in the style of Ukrainian modernism with the features of constructivism. Architect J.Guy , trying to show features of materials and structures and left beams above window openings and balcony brackets and other structures open. The building market remained to this day almost in their original form.

It is located in the city center on the west end of Downtown , the main and most famous streets.

]]> <![CDATA[Bessarabian Market]]> The most famous indoor market town , built in 1912.

It is located in the city center on the west end of Downtown , the main and most famous streets.

]]> http://maps.interesniy.kiev.ua/streets/bessarabskaya-ploshchad/bessarabskiy-rynok <![CDATA[Bessarabian Market]]> 17285

UA 50.4447043842 30.5015752644 <![CDATA[Fomin Botanical Garden ]]> Garden is divided into 2 parts — park and scientific. Park area is free for all visitors. It is especially popular in spring when magnolias blossom in the valley and rhododendrons on the alley.Collection boasts more than 40 species of the formers.

Admission to the scientific part is allowed only for guided tours. There you can find green houses with the plants from the tropical and sub-tropical countries, among them coffee and melon-trees, coco palm, banana-nana, cinnamon tree and especially valuable 200 years old Encephalartos and 180 years old palms.

]]> <![CDATA[Fomin Botanical Garden ]]> Garden is divided into 2 parts — park and scientific. Park area is free for all visitors. It is especially popular in spring when magnolias blossom in the valley and rhododendrons on the alley.Collection boasts more than 40 species of the formers.

]]> http://maps.interesniy.kiev.ua/streets/shevchenko-tarasa-bulvar/botanicheskiy-sad-im-akademika-a_fomina <![CDATA[Fomin Botanical Garden ]]> 17286

UA 50.4667222897 30.524341254 <![CDATA[Elias Church]]> Elijah was a famous prophet and a wonder-worker in the northern kingdom of Israel during the reign of Ahab (9th century BC), according to the Biblical Books of Kings as well as the Qur'an. According to the Books of Kings, Elijah defended the worship of Yahweh over that of the Phoenician god Baal; he raised the dead, brought fire down from the sky, and was taken up in a whirlwind (either accompanied by a chariot and horses of flame or riding in it). In the Book of Malachi, Elijah's return is prophesied "before the coming of the great and terrible day of the Lord," making him a harbinger of the Messiah and the eschaton in various faiths that revere the Hebrew Bible. Derivative references to Elijah appear in the Talmud, Mishnah, the New Testament, the Qur'an, and the Baha'i scripture.

]]> <![CDATA[Elias Church]]> Elijah was a famous prophet and a wonder-worker in the northern kingdom of Israel during the reign of Ahab (9th century BC), according to the Biblical Books of Kings as well as the Qur'an. According to the Books of Kings, Elijah defended the worship of Yahweh over that of the Phoenician god Baal; he raised the dead, brought fire down from the sky, and was taken up in a whirlwind (either accompanied by a chariot and horses of flame or riding in it). In the Book of Malachi, Elijah's return is prophesied "before the coming of the great and terrible day of the Lord," making him a harbinger of the Messiah and the eschaton in various faiths that revere the Hebrew Bible. Derivative references to Elijah appear in the Talmud, Mishnah, the New Testament, the Qur'an, and the Baha'i scripture.

]]> http://maps.interesniy.kiev.ua/streets/pochayninskaya/hram-proroka-ili <![CDATA[Elias Church]]> 17287

UA 50.4350306727 30.5568056576 <![CDATA[Kiev-Pechersk Lavra]]> Kiev-Pechersk Lavra is the oldest Orthodox monastery of Rus and Ukraine. Its founder was a monk Anthony of Lubech, who took his monastiс vows on Mount Athos. He came to Kiev to spread monasticism in Rus and dwelled in a cave above the Dnypro. One of Anthony's first diciples, Theodosius, became the co-founder of the monastery. At first the cenobities lived in caves and prayed in underground temples. Later on surface structures were built.
Prince Iziaslav gave the monastery the plateau on which the so-called Upper Lavra was erected. The strict statue of the ancient Studiyskaya Cloister provided the basis for the life of the monks. Over the centuries Kiev-Pechersk Lavra attracted numerous hermits and multitude of piligrims. Beautiful stone churches decorated with drawings, as well as cells, towers and otherbuildings arose here. The Lavra played a major role in the cultural history of Russia and Ukraine. It is connected with the name of scribe Nestor, the educator Piotr Mogila and many others. More than once the Lavra buildings were destroyed (in 1718 a horrible fire devastated the monastery, and under Nazi occupation of 1941-1943), but every time the Lavra rose from ashes. Under the Soviet regime, the monastery complex was used as a "museum town" under the Kiev-Pechers Historical and Cultural Reserve. Now there is an acting congregation on the territory of Lavra. It has been on the UNESCO Register of World Heritage since 1990.

]]> <![CDATA[Kiev-Pechersk Lavra]]> Kiev-Pechersk Lavra is the oldest Orthodox monastery of Rus and Ukraine. Its founder was a monk Anthony of Lubech, who took his monastiс vows on Mount Athos. He came to Kiev to spread monasticism in Rus and dwelled in a cave above the Dnypro. One of Anthony's first diciples, Theodosius, became the co-founder of the monastery. At first the cenobities lived in caves and prayed in underground temples. Later on surface structures were built.
Prince Iziaslav gave the monastery the plateau on which the so-called Upper Lavra was erected. The strict statue of the ancient Studiyskaya Cloister provided the basis for the life of the monks. Over the centuries Kiev-Pechersk Lavra attracted numerous hermits and multitude of piligrims. Beautiful stone churches decorated with drawings, as well as cells, towers and otherbuildings arose here. The Lavra played a major role in the cultural history of Russia and Ukraine. It is connected with the name of scribe Nestor, the educator Piotr Mogila and many others. More than once the Lavra buildings were destroyed (in 1718 a horrible fire devastated the monastery, and under Nazi occupation of 1941-1943), but every time the Lavra rose from ashes. Under the Soviet regime, the monastery complex was used as a "museum town" under the Kiev-Pechers Historical and Cultural Reserve. Now there is an acting congregation on the territory of Lavra. It has been on the UNESCO Register of World Heritage since 1990.

]]> http://maps.interesniy.kiev.ua/streets/mazepy-ivana/kievo-pecherskaya-lavra <![CDATA[Kiev-Pechersk Lavra]]> 17274

UA 50.4788104339 30.5872678757 <![CDATA[Evangelical baptists church]]> Baptists are Christians who comprise a group of denominations and churches that subscribe to a doctrine that baptism should be performed only for professing believers (believer's baptism, as opposed to infant baptism), and that it must be done by immersion (as opposed to affusion or sprinkling). Other tenets of Baptist churches include soul competency (liberty), salvation through faith alone, scripture alone as the rule of faith and practice, and the autonomy of the local congregation. Baptists recognize two ministerial offices, pastors and deacons. Baptist churches are widely considered to be Protestant churches, though some Baptists disavow this identity.

]]> <![CDATA[Evangelical baptists church]]> Baptists are Christians who comprise a group of denominations and churches that subscribe to a doctrine that baptism should be performed only for professing believers (believer's baptism, as opposed to infant baptism), and that it must be done by immersion (as opposed to affusion or sprinkling). Other tenets of Baptist churches include soul competency (liberty), salvation through faith alone, scripture alone as the rule of faith and practice, and the autonomy of the local congregation. Baptists recognize two ministerial offices, pastors and deacons. Baptist churches are widely considered to be Protestant churches, though some Baptists disavow this identity.

]]> http://maps.interesniy.kiev.ua/streets/cheremshiny-marka/molitvenniy-dom-evangelskih-hristian-baptistov <![CDATA[Evangelical baptists church]]> http://maps.interesniy.kiev.ua/streets/cheremshiny-marka/molitvenniy-dom-evangelskih-hristian-baptistov <![CDATA[Evangelical baptists church]]> 17279

UA 50.4447703178 30.5088495423 <![CDATA[St. Vladimir's Cathedral]]> When the monument to Saint Prince Vladimir, the Christiner of Rus, was raised, religious people were troubled: Vladimir destroyed the idols, and now he will stand as an idol himself. The Moscow architect I. Shtrom worked out a design for Kiev Saint Vladimir's Cathedral in monumental Byzantium style crowned with 13 domes. However the donations collected for the construction did not cover the costs. Another architect P.Sparro "reduced" the design to 7 domes. But this would have made the cathedral too small. They appealed to the well-known Kiev architect A. Beretti for help. In 1862 the work began. The main bulk of the structure was completed and the builders were ready to add the domes, when suddenly it turned out the transversal arcs could not hold the weight of the upper circle, and they began to crack. The Beretti was dismissed in 1866. The architects spent a long time searching for a solution to the problem. Only in 1875 when R. Berngard came to the city he solved the problem with hos project. The walls of the cathedral were strengthened with buttresses. Though they didn't improve the appearance of the cathedral, but solved the construction problems. The church was finished and solemnly consecrated in the presence of Tsar Nikolay II.

]]> <![CDATA[St. Vladimir's Cathedral]]> When the monument to Saint Prince Vladimir, the Christiner of Rus, was raised, religious people were troubled: Vladimir destroyed the idols, and now he will stand as an idol himself. The Moscow architect I. Shtrom worked out a design for Kiev Saint Vladimir's Cathedral in monumental Byzantium style crowned with 13 domes. However the donations collected for the construction did not cover the costs. Another architect P.Sparro "reduced" the design to 7 domes. But this would have made the cathedral too small. They appealed to the well-known Kiev architect A. Beretti for help. In 1862 the work began. The main bulk of the structure was completed and the builders were ready to add the domes, when suddenly it turned out the transversal arcs could not hold the weight of the upper circle, and they began to crack. The Beretti was dismissed in 1866. The architects spent a long time searching for a solution to the problem. Only in 1875 when R. Berngard came to the city he solved the problem with hos project. The walls of the cathedral were strengthened with buttresses. Though they didn't improve the appearance of the cathedral, but solved the construction problems. The church was finished and solemnly consecrated in the presence of Tsar Nikolay II.

]]> http://maps.interesniy.kiev.ua/streets/shevchenko-tarasa-bulvar/vladimirskiy-sobor <![CDATA[St. Vladimir's Cathedral]]> 17265

UA 50.4158195125 30.6364274025 <![CDATA[Saint Nicholas Church]]> Saint Nicholas, also called Nikolaos of Myra, was a historic 4th-century saint and GreekmBishop of Myra (Demre, part of modern-day Turkey) in Lycia. Because of the many miracles attributed to his intercession, he is also known as Nikolaos the Wonderworker. He had a reputation for secret gift-giving, such as putting coins in the shoes of those who left them out for him, and thus became the model for Santa Claus, whose modern name comes from the Dutch Sinterklaas, itself from a series of elisions and corruptions of the transliteration of "Saint Nikolaos". His reputation evolved among the faithful, as was common for early Christian saints. In 1087, part of the relics (about half of the bones) were furtively translated to Bari, in southeastern Italy; for this reason, he is also known as Nikolaos of Bari. The remaining bones were taken to Venice in 1100. His feast day is 6 December (19 December).

]]> <![CDATA[Saint Nicholas Church]]> Saint Nicholas, also called Nikolaos of Myra, was a historic 4th-century saint and GreekmBishop of Myra (Demre, part of modern-day Turkey) in Lycia. Because of the many miracles attributed to his intercession, he is also known as Nikolaos the Wonderworker. He had a reputation for secret gift-giving, such as putting coins in the shoes of those who left them out for him, and thus became the model for Santa Claus, whose modern name comes from the Dutch Sinterklaas, itself from a series of elisions and corruptions of the transliteration of "Saint Nikolaos". His reputation evolved among the faithful, as was common for early Christian saints. In 1087, part of the relics (about half of the bones) were furtively translated to Bari, in southeastern Italy; for this reason, he is also known as Nikolaos of Bari. The remaining bones were taken to Venice in 1100. His feast day is 6 December (19 December).

]]> http://maps.interesniy.kiev.ua/streets/dragomanova-mihaila/tserkov-nikolaya-chudotvortsa <![CDATA[Saint Nicholas Church]]> 17269

UA 50.4293067733 30.6604166359 <![CDATA[Saint Catherine Church]]> Saint Catherine of Alexandria, also known as Saint Catherine of the Wheel and The Great Martyr Saint Catherine is, according to tradition, a Christian saint and virgin, who was martyred in the early 4th century at the hands of the pagan emperor Maxentius. According to her hagiography, she was both a princess and a noted scholar, who became a Christian around the age of fourteen, and herself converted hundreds of people to Christianity. Over 1,100 years following her martyrdom, St. Joan of Arc identified Catherine as one of the Saints who appeared to her and counselled her.

]]> <![CDATA[Saint Catherine Church]]> Saint Catherine of Alexandria, also known as Saint Catherine of the Wheel and The Great Martyr Saint Catherine is, according to tradition, a Christian saint and virgin, who was martyred in the early 4th century at the hands of the pagan emperor Maxentius. According to her hagiography, she was both a princess and a noted scholar, who became a Christian around the age of fourteen, and herself converted hundreds of people to Christianity. Over 1,100 years following her martyrdom, St. Joan of Arc identified Catherine as one of the Saints who appeared to her and counselled her.

]]> http://maps.interesniy.kiev.ua/streets/borispolskaya/hram-svyatoy-velikomuchenitsy-ekateriny <![CDATA[Saint Catherine Church]]> 17270

UA 50.5091295845 30.5862275423 <![CDATA[Holy Trinity Orthodox Cathedral]]> <![CDATA[Holy Trinity Orthodox Cathedral]]> http://maps.interesniy.kiev.ua/streets/kirova-sergeya/svyato-troitskiy-sobor <![CDATA[Holy Trinity Orthodox Cathedral]]> 17271

UA 50.5228672972 30.6135910583 <![CDATA[Church of John the Baptist]]> A small church inTroeschina neighborhood.

]]> <![CDATA[Church of John the Baptist]]> A small church inTroeschina neighborhood.

]]> http://maps.interesniy.kiev.ua/streets/tsvetaevoy-mariny/tserkov-ioanna-predtechi <![CDATA[Church of John the Baptist]]> http://maps.interesniy.kiev.ua/streets/tsvetaevoy-mariny/tserkov-ioanna-predtechi <![CDATA[Church of John the Baptist]]> 17257

UA 50.4221622208 30.5181033837 <![CDATA[Vladimir and Lybed Church]]> It was constructed in 1755, replaced in 1835, destroyed in 1936. The reconstruction of the church started in 2001.

]]> <![CDATA[Vladimir and Lybed Church]]> It was constructed in 1755, replaced in 1835, destroyed in 1936. The reconstruction of the church started in 2001.

]]> http://maps.interesniy.kiev.ua/streets/antonovicha-gorkogo/vladimiro-lybedskaya-tserkov <![CDATA[Vladimir and Lybed Church]]> 17260

UA 50.4244414176 30.5172437288 <![CDATA[Church of Romanos the Melodist]]> Saint Romanos the Melodist or the Hymnographer was one of the greatest of Greek hymnographers, called "the Pindar of rhythmic poetry". He flourished during the sixth century, which is considered to be the "Golden Age" of Byzantine hymnography.

]]> <![CDATA[Church of Romanos the Melodist]]> Saint Romanos the Melodist or the Hymnographer was one of the greatest of Greek hymnographers, called "the Pindar of rhythmic poetry". He flourished during the sixth century, which is considered to be the "Golden Age" of Byzantine hymnography.

]]> http://maps.interesniy.kiev.ua/streets/laboratornaya/hram-prepodobnogo-romana-sladkopevtsa <![CDATA[Church of Romanos the Melodist]]> 17262

UA 50.3965825179 30.630275 <![CDATA[Church of John the Apostle ]]> John the Apostle was one of the Twelve Apostles of Jesus. He was the son of Zebedee and Salome and brother of James, son of Zebedee, another of the Twelve Apostles. Christian tradition holds that he outlived the remaining apostles—all of whom suffered martyrdom (except Judas Iscariot)—and ultimately died of natural causes "in great old age in Ephesus" at the beginning of the second century. The Church Fathers consider him the same person as John the Evangelist, John of Patmos, and the Beloved Disciple.

]]> <![CDATA[Church of John the Apostle ]]> John the Apostle was one of the Twelve Apostles of Jesus. He was the son of Zebedee and Salome and brother of James, son of Zebedee, another of the Twelve Apostles. Christian tradition holds that he outlived the remaining apostles—all of whom suffered martyrdom (except Judas Iscariot)—and ultimately died of natural causes "in great old age in Ephesus" at the beginning of the second century. The Church Fathers consider him the same person as John the Evangelist, John of Patmos, and the Beloved Disciple.

]]> http://maps.interesniy.kiev.ua/streets/grishko-mihaila/hram-ioanna-bogoslova <![CDATA[Church of John the Apostle ]]> 17263

UA 50.4003128262 30.6408410054 <![CDATA[St. Peter and Paul Church]]> Saint Peter, also known as Simon Peter, was an early Christian leader and one of the twelve apostles of Jesus, according to the New Testament and Christian tradition. Peter is featured prominently in the New Testament Gospels and the Acts of the Apostles and is venerated as a saint.
Paul the Apostle, also known as Saul of Tarsus, is one of the most influential early Christian missionary and leader of the first generation of Christians.

]]> <![CDATA[St. Peter and Paul Church]]> Saint Peter, also known as Simon Peter, was an early Christian leader and one of the twelve apostles of Jesus, according to the New Testament and Christian tradition. Peter is featured prominently in the New Testament Gospels and the Acts of the Apostles and is venerated as a saint.
Paul the Apostle, also known as Saul of Tarsus, is one of the most influential early Christian missionary and leader of the first generation of Christians.

]]> http://maps.interesniy.kiev.ua/streets/bazhana-nikolaya-prospekt/tserkov-petra-i-pavla <![CDATA[St. Peter and Paul Church]]> 17249

UA 50.5262049547 30.5012951126 <![CDATA[Christian church]]> Evangelic church

]]> <![CDATA[Christian church]]> Evangelic church

]]> http://maps.interesniy.kiev.ua/streets/obolonskiy-prospekt/hristianskaya-tserkov <![CDATA[Christian church]]> http://maps.interesniy.kiev.ua/streets/obolonskiy-prospekt/hristianskaya-tserkov <![CDATA[Christian church]]> 17253

UA 50.4946622577 30.46099473 <![CDATA[The Church of St. Peter and Paul]]> The Church of St. Peter and Paul has been known since the 18th century. In 1905 the new bricky church was built. It was reconstructed in 2003.

]]> <![CDATA[The Church of St. Peter and Paul]]> The Church of St. Peter and Paul has been known since the 18th century. In 1905 the new bricky church was built. It was reconstructed in 2003.

]]> http://maps.interesniy.kiev.ua/streets/frunze-mihaila/petropavlovskaya-tserkov <![CDATA[The Church of St. Peter and Paul]]> 17256

UA 50.4197396157 30.514628972 <![CDATA[The Seventh-day Adventist Church]]> The Seventh-day Adventist Church is a Protestant Christian denomination distinguished by its observance of Saturday, the original seventh day of the Judeo-Christian week, as the Sabbath, and by its emphasis on the imminent second coming (advent) of Jesus Christ.

]]> http://maps.interesniy.kiev.ua/streets/yamskaya/tserkov-hristiyan-adventistov-sedmogo-dnya <![CDATA[The Seventh-day Adventist Church]]> 17228

UA 50.4533098969 30.4585433006 <![CDATA[Memorial to died workers and students of Medical Institute]]> The monument is established on the territory of Alexander Bogomolets Medical Institute.

]]> <![CDATA[Memorial to died workers and students of Medical Institute]]> The monument is established on the territory of Alexander Bogomolets Medical Institute.

]]> http://maps.interesniy.kiev.ua/streets/pobedy-prospekt/memorial-pogibshim-sotrudnikam-i-studentam-meditsinskogo-instituta <![CDATA[Memorial to died workers and students of Medical Institute]]> http://maps.interesniy.kiev.ua/streets/pobedy-prospekt/memorial-pogibshim-sotrudnikam-i-studentam-meditsinskogo-instituta <![CDATA[Memorial to died workers and students of Medical Institute]]> http://maps.interesniy.kiev.ua/streets/pobedy-prospekt/memorial-pogibshim-sotrudnikam-i-studentam-meditsinskogo-instituta <![CDATA[Memorial to died workers and students of Medical Institute]]> http://maps.interesniy.kiev.ua/streets/pobedy-prospekt/memorial-pogibshim-sotrudnikam-i-studentam-meditsinskogo-instituta <![CDATA[Memorial to died workers and students of Medical Institute]]> 17225

UA 50.445971141 30.5272293195 <![CDATA[Monument to Nikolai Yakovchenko]]> The monument is located right in front of the Franko Theatre.

This actor lived nearby and played in a lot of comic plays. He had a nice dog called Fan-Fan, the dog is sitting next to his master in this monument. The monument was opened in 2000, sculptor V.Chepelyk).

]]> <![CDATA[Monument to Nikolai Yakovchenko]]> The monument is located right in front of the Franko Theatre.

This actor lived nearby and played in a lot of comic plays. He had a nice dog called Fan-Fan, the dog is sitting next to his master in this monument. The monument was opened in 2000, sculptor V.Chepelyk).

]]> http://maps.interesniy.kiev.ua/streets/franko-ploshchad/pamyatnik-yakovchenko-n_f <![CDATA[Monument to Nikolai Yakovchenko]]> http://maps.interesniy.kiev.ua/streets/franko-ploshchad/pamyatnik-yakovchenko-n_f <![CDATA[Monument to Nikolai Yakovchenko]]> 17206

UA 50.428438074 30.5639433953 <![CDATA[Eternal Flame]]> It is a part of the WWII Museum Complex. Every year on the 9th of May it is set on fire and can be seen from different parts of Kiev.

]]> <![CDATA[Eternal Flame]]> It is a part of the WWII Museum Complex. Every year on the 9th of May it is set on fire and can be seen from different parts of Kiev.

]]> http://maps.interesniy.kiev.ua/streets/mazepy-ivana/vechniy-ogon <![CDATA[Eternal Flame]]> 17211

UA 50.4423197886 30.5200054339 <![CDATA[Monument to Lenin]]> One of the interesting places to visit in Kiev, especially for foreigners. The nick-name of this monument is “Candy Lenin”, because the color of marble reminds the caramel candy. The Monument was opened in 1946. The size of the monument and its artistic value helped it to survive till nowadays.

]]> <![CDATA[Monument to Lenin]]> One of the interesting places to visit in Kiev, especially for foreigners. The nick-name of this monument is “Candy Lenin”, because the color of marble reminds the caramel candy. The Monument was opened in 1946. The size of the monument and its artistic value helped it to survive till nowadays.

]]> http://maps.interesniy.kiev.ua/streets/shevchenko-tarasa-bulvar/pamyatnik-leninu-v_i <![CDATA[Monument to Lenin]]> http://maps.interesniy.kiev.ua/streets/shevchenko-tarasa-bulvar/pamyatnik-leninu-v_i <![CDATA[Monument to Lenin]]> http://maps.interesniy.kiev.ua/streets/shevchenko-tarasa-bulvar/pamyatnik-leninu-v_i <![CDATA[Monument to Lenin]]> http://maps.interesniy.kiev.ua/streets/shevchenko-tarasa-bulvar/pamyatnik-leninu-v_i <![CDATA[Monument to Lenin]]> http://maps.interesniy.kiev.ua/streets/shevchenko-tarasa-bulvar/pamyatnik-leninu-v_i <![CDATA[Monument to Lenin]]> 17204

UA 50.4271394608 30.5640506836 <![CDATA[Tanks near the Motherland]]> Very famous place for taking photos. One of the Kiev traditions is to paint tanks in bright colours.

]]> <![CDATA[Tanks near the Motherland]]> Very famous place for taking photos. One of the Kiev traditions is to paint tanks in bright colours.

]]> http://maps.interesniy.kiev.ua/streets/mazepy-ivana/tanki-ryadom-s-rodinoy-mat <![CDATA[Tanks near the Motherland]]> 17194

UA 50.4487621782 30.5134682019 <![CDATA[Golden Gates]]> The Golden Gates of Kiev is a major landmark of the Ancient Kiev and historic gateway in the ancient city fortress, located in the capital of Ukraine. Currently it serves as a museum and can be found on the corner of Volodymyr street and Yaroslaviv Val Street (Yaroslav's Moat). The name Zoloti Vorota is also used for a nearby theatre and a station of the Kiev Metro.

]]> <![CDATA[Golden Gates]]> The Golden Gates of Kiev is a major landmark of the Ancient Kiev and historic gateway in the ancient city fortress, located in the capital of Ukraine. Currently it serves as a museum and can be found on the corner of Volodymyr street and Yaroslaviv Val Street (Yaroslav's Moat). The name Zoloti Vorota is also used for a nearby theatre and a station of the Kiev Metro.

]]> http://maps.interesniy.kiev.ua/streets/vladimirskaya/zolotye-vorota <![CDATA[Golden Gates]]> 17185

UA 50.4599694095 30.516176599 <![CDATA[The Castle of Richard the Lionheart]]> The castle of Richard “the Lion Heart” is a metaphoric name of the house on the Andriyivsky Descent 15, in Kiev. It’s a memorial of architecture of the XIX century built in British Gothic style. It was called so by Viktor Nekrasov, in the honor of the king Richard “the Lion Heart”, the character from novel “Aivengo” written by Walter Scott. The house that looks like an ancient castle is built on the Vozdyhalniza mountain near the St. Andrew's church. The monumental facades of the building are decorated with the architectural elements of castle-palace style - towers, steeples, cogged walls etc.

]]> <![CDATA[The Castle of Richard the Lionheart]]> The castle of Richard “the Lion Heart” is a metaphoric name of the house on the Andriyivsky Descent 15, in Kiev. It’s a memorial of architecture of the XIX century built in British Gothic style. It was called so by Viktor Nekrasov, in the honor of the king Richard “the Lion Heart”, the character from novel “Aivengo” written by Walter Scott. The house that looks like an ancient castle is built on the Vozdyhalniza mountain near the St. Andrew's church. The monumental facades of the building are decorated with the architectural elements of castle-palace style - towers, steeples, cogged walls etc.

]]> http://maps.interesniy.kiev.ua/streets/andreevskiy-spusk/dom-zamok-richarda-lvinoe-serdtse <![CDATA[The Castle of Richard the Lionheart]]> 17186

UA 50.4445075187 30.5292204278 <![CDATA[The building of the Presidential Administration of Ukraine]]> This monumental building has a beautiful façade and long wings and is decorated with a colonnade of the Corinthian order. The architect highlighted its grandeur and monumentality with a massive entablement, a labradorite facing and four stone spheres near the entrance. The building dominates the Pechersk neighborhood and is perfectly seen from different corners of Kyiv but, despite its formidable size, does not "crush" the narrow street and looks very natural.

It has been used for military and later political purposes for decades. When Ukraine declared independence in 1991, it became the Ukrainian president's office.

]]> <![CDATA[The building of the Presidential Administration of Ukraine]]> This monumental building has a beautiful façade and long wings and is decorated with a colonnade of the Corinthian order. The architect highlighted its grandeur and monumentality with a massive entablement, a labradorite facing and four stone spheres near the entrance. The building dominates the Pechersk neighborhood and is perfectly seen from different corners of Kyiv but, despite its formidable size, does not "crush" the narrow street and looks very natural.

It has been used for military and later political purposes for decades. When Ukraine declared independence in 1991, it became the Ukrainian president's office.

]]> 17187

UA 50.4471863783 30.5370699133 <![CDATA[Verkhovna Rada (Parliament Building)]]> At the beginning of 1934, after the capital was transferred from Kharkiv to Kiev, many new construction projects began for the reconstruction of the new capital. Many prominent administrative buildings to house the government institutions of the Soviet Republic were planned to be erected in downtown Kiev, including the building of the government and the building of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs. The very heart of the city was chosen for that purpose – the Pechersk Raion which lies on the right bank of Dnieper river.
In February 1936, a concurs for the best building design of the Verkhovna Rada was announced, to which were invited numerous prominent specialists, including Volodymyr Zabolotny, Valerian Rykov, and Yakiv Steinberg. The jury selected the design of Zabolotny. The construction was initiated in 1936 and lasted to 1939 with the final inspection taking place in the beginning of the summer of 1939, which passed the building with the grade of excellent. The first session of the Verkhovna Rada took place at 5 Hrushevsky Street on 25 July 1939.

]]> <![CDATA[Verkhovna Rada (Parliament Building)]]> At the beginning of 1934, after the capital was transferred from Kharkiv to Kiev, many new construction projects began for the reconstruction of the new capital. Many prominent administrative buildings to house the government institutions of the Soviet Republic were planned to be erected in downtown Kiev, including the building of the government and the building of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs. The very heart of the city was chosen for that purpose – the Pechersk Raion which lies on the right bank of Dnieper river.
In February 1936, a concurs for the best building design of the Verkhovna Rada was announced, to which were invited numerous prominent specialists, including Volodymyr Zabolotny, Valerian Rykov, and Yakiv Steinberg. The jury selected the design of Zabolotny. The construction was initiated in 1936 and lasted to 1939 with the final inspection taking place in the beginning of the summer of 1939, which passed the building with the grade of excellent. The first session of the Verkhovna Rada took place at 5 Hrushevsky Street on 25 July 1939.

]]> http://maps.interesniy.kiev.ua/streets/grushevskogo-mihaila/verhovna-rada <![CDATA[Verkhovna Rada (Parliament Building)]]> 17188

UA 50.446269774 30.5209130933 <![CDATA[Kiev City Administration Building]]> This is a Soviet style 10-storey building, which was constructed in 1952-1957 by Kiev architects. Located in the middle of the main street of the city - Khreschatik.

]]> <![CDATA[Kiev City Administration Building]]> This is a Soviet style 10-storey building, which was constructed in 1952-1957 by Kiev architects. Located in the middle of the main street of the city - Khreschatik.

]]> http://maps.interesniy.kiev.ua/streets/kreshchatik/zdanie-gorodskoy-administratsii-kieva <![CDATA[Kiev City Administration Building]]> 17189

UA 50.4478501617 30.5338006231 <![CDATA[The Cabinet of Ministers of Ukraine]]> This monumental building has a beautiful façade and long wings and is decorated with a colonnade of the Corinthian order. The architect highlighted its grandeur and monumentality with a massive entablement, a labradorite facing and four stone spheres near the entrance. The building dominates the Pechersk neighborhood and is perfectly seen from different corners of Kyiv but, despite its formidable size, does not "crush" the narrow street and looks very natural.

It has been used for military and later political purposes for decades. When Ukraine declared independence in 1991, it became the Ukrainian president's office.
According to the Constitution of Ukraine the leading executive part of the state is the Cabinet of Ministers. It is a centre for organization of all executive and administrative activities of any kind of power. The Cabinet of Ministers is presided by the Prime-Minister that is appointed by the Verkhovna Rada; therefore the Cabinet of Ministers is under direct supervision by both Verkhovna Rada and the President of Ukraine. The Cabinet of Ministers of Ukraine consists of ministers, Deputy Prime Minister, First Deputy Prime Minister and the Prime Minister.

]]> <![CDATA[The Cabinet of Ministers of Ukraine]]> This monumental building has a beautiful façade and long wings and is decorated with a colonnade of the Corinthian order. The architect highlighted its grandeur and monumentality with a massive entablement, a labradorite facing and four stone spheres near the entrance. The building dominates the Pechersk neighborhood and is perfectly seen from different corners of Kyiv but, despite its formidable size, does not "crush" the narrow street and looks very natural.

It has been used for military and later political purposes for decades. When Ukraine declared independence in 1991, it became the Ukrainian president's office.
According to the Constitution of Ukraine the leading executive part of the state is the Cabinet of Ministers. It is a centre for organization of all executive and administrative activities of any kind of power. The Cabinet of Ministers is presided by the Prime-Minister that is appointed by the Verkhovna Rada; therefore the Cabinet of Ministers is under direct supervision by both Verkhovna Rada and the President of Ukraine. The Cabinet of Ministers of Ukraine consists of ministers, Deputy Prime Minister, First Deputy Prime Minister and the Prime Minister.

]]> http://maps.interesniy.kiev.ua/streets/grushevskogo-mihaila/kabinet-ministrov-ukrainy <![CDATA[The Cabinet of Ministers of Ukraine]]> 17191

UA 50.4646072193 30.52040578 <![CDATA[Kiev-Mohyla Academy]]> The original Kiev-Mohyla Academy, founded by the Metropolitan of Kiev Petro Mohyla in 1615, was one of the most distinguished and earliest among higher educational institutions in Eastern Europe. Its aim was to master the intellectual skills and learning of contemporary Europe and to apply them to the improvement of education in Ukraine. Taking his most dangerous adversary as his model, Petro Mohyla adopted the organizational structure, the teaching methods, and the curriculum of the Jesuit schools. An objective in establishing this type of school was to raise the standard of Eastern European education to Western European degrees of excellence. From its beginnings, this school was conceived by its founder and first rectors as an institution of higher learning, offering philosophy and theology courses and supervising a network of secondary schools. The academic programme was based on the liberal arts and was organized into fourteen grades.

]]> <![CDATA[Kiev-Mohyla Academy]]> The original Kiev-Mohyla Academy, founded by the Metropolitan of Kiev Petro Mohyla in 1615, was one of the most distinguished and earliest among higher educational institutions in Eastern Europe. Its aim was to master the intellectual skills and learning of contemporary Europe and to apply them to the improvement of education in Ukraine. Taking his most dangerous adversary as his model, Petro Mohyla adopted the organizational structure, the teaching methods, and the curriculum of the Jesuit schools. An objective in establishing this type of school was to raise the standard of Eastern European education to Western European degrees of excellence. From its beginnings, this school was conceived by its founder and first rectors as an institution of higher learning, offering philosophy and theology courses and supervising a network of secondary schools. The academic programme was based on the liberal arts and was organized into fourteen grades.

]]> http://maps.interesniy.kiev.ua/streets/skovorody-grigoriya/kievo-mogilyanskaya-akademiya <![CDATA[Kiev-Mohyla Academy]]> 17177

UA 50.4446882045 30.5135496677 <![CDATA[Teacher's House (Pedagogical Museum )]]> Building of Pedagogical Museum is a historical building located at 57 Volodymyr Street, in Kiev, Ukraine and constructed in the times of Russian Empire in 1909-1911 by Pavlo Alyoshyn. It is located across from the building of the National Academy of Sciences of Ukraine at 54 Volodymyr Street.
It was used for many purposes, namely as the meeting place of the Ukrainian Club, Rodyna, and the Ukrainian Scientific Society. In addition, the Ukrainian Central Rada, a representative body formed in 1917 in Kiev to govern the Ukrainian People's Republic, was occupying the building since March 17, 1917 until April 29, 1918 with a short break during the Soviet occupation in winter of 1918. The first floor of the building now houses the escalators leading to the Kiev Metro station, Zoloti Vorota. The building is a property of Kiev City. Along with a few municipal offices located there, a part of the building is currently subleased for office space by a set of political, civil, and small business organizations.

]]> <![CDATA[Teacher's House (Pedagogical Museum )]]> Building of Pedagogical Museum is a historical building located at 57 Volodymyr Street, in Kiev, Ukraine and constructed in the times of Russian Empire in 1909-1911 by Pavlo Alyoshyn. It is located across from the building of the National Academy of Sciences of Ukraine at 54 Volodymyr Street.
It was used for many purposes, namely as the meeting place of the Ukrainian Club, Rodyna, and the Ukrainian Scientific Society. In addition, the Ukrainian Central Rada, a representative body formed in 1917 in Kiev to govern the Ukrainian People's Republic, was occupying the building since March 17, 1917 until April 29, 1918 with a short break during the Soviet occupation in winter of 1918. The first floor of the building now houses the escalators leading to the Kiev Metro station, Zoloti Vorota. The building is a property of Kiev City. Along with a few municipal offices located there, a part of the building is currently subleased for office space by a set of political, civil, and small business organizations.

]]> http://maps.interesniy.kiev.ua/streets/vladimirskaya/dom-uchitelya <![CDATA[Teacher's House (Pedagogical Museum )]]> 17179

UA 50.4653966992 30.5147927843 <![CDATA[House of Peter I]]> Currently there is a Kiev Charity Museum here. But the main exhibit still remains the building itself - one of the legendary Kiev buildings, which survived the fire in 1811. Known as The house of Peter I, it always attracted attention by its unusual architecture.Besides, it has a long history with unexpected turns.

]]> <![CDATA[House of Peter I]]> Currently there is a Kiev Charity Museum here. But the main exhibit still remains the building itself - one of the legendary Kiev buildings, which survived the fire in 1811. Known as The house of Peter I, it always attracted attention by its unusual architecture.Besides, it has a long history with unexpected turns.

]]> http://maps.interesniy.kiev.ua/streets/horiva/domik-petra-i <![CDATA[House of Peter I]]> 17180

UA 50.4404478722 30.4895970311 <![CDATA[Kiev Railway Station]]> Kiev`s main Passenger Railway Station services more than 170,000 passengers per day. The Railway Station provides long-distance service (including international) and a short-distance service (including nearby regions). Officially, Kyiv-Passazhyrskyi (in ukr.) Railway Station is used to be the whole huge complex of passenger terminals, railways and depots.
The old Kiev railroad station was constructed during 1868-1870. The new railway station’s main building was built in 1927-1932. The building was built in the style of Ukrainian Baroque with elements of Constructivism.
In 2001 a new modern “Southern Vokzal” was built nearby. It is actually another modern building.

]]> <![CDATA[Kiev Railway Station]]> Kiev`s main Passenger Railway Station services more than 170,000 passengers per day. The Railway Station provides long-distance service (including international) and a short-distance service (including nearby regions). Officially, Kyiv-Passazhyrskyi (in ukr.) Railway Station is used to be the whole huge complex of passenger terminals, railways and depots.
The old Kiev railroad station was constructed during 1868-1870. The new railway station’s main building was built in 1927-1932. The building was built in the style of Ukrainian Baroque with elements of Constructivism.
In 2001 a new modern “Southern Vokzal” was built nearby. It is actually another modern building.

]]> http://maps.interesniy.kiev.ua/streets/vokzalnaya-ploshchad/tsentralniy-vokzal-kieva <![CDATA[Kiev Railway Station]]> 17166

UA 50.4508642917 30.4553461075 <![CDATA[Monument to Mendeleev]]> Monument to Dmitriy Mendeleev was established in 1995 in the honour of the 160th anniversary of his birthday.

]]> <![CDATA[Monument to Mendeleev]]> Monument to Dmitriy Mendeleev was established in 1995 in the honour of the 160th anniversary of his birthday.

]]> http://maps.interesniy.kiev.ua/streets/pobedy-prospekt/pamyatnik-mendeleevu-d_i <![CDATA[Monument to Mendeleev]]> http://maps.interesniy.kiev.ua/streets/pobedy-prospekt/pamyatnik-mendeleevu-d_i <![CDATA[Monument to Mendeleev]]> 17167

UA 50.4509356571 30.4652408638 <![CDATA[Memorial to died workers and students of Polytechnic University]]> The monument is established in front of the entrance to Polytechnic University of Kiev.

]]> <![CDATA[Memorial to died workers and students of Polytechnic University]]> The monument is established in front of the entrance to Polytechnic University of Kiev.

]]> http://maps.interesniy.kiev.ua/streets/pobedy-prospekt/memorial-pogibshim-sotrudnikam-i-studentam-kpi <![CDATA[Memorial to died workers and students of Polytechnic University]]> 17156

UA 50.4509052805 30.5225944519 <![CDATA[Enamored Street lights]]> A sculpture settled down town in Independence Square has became a place for romantic appointments. Sculpture to Enamored Lanterns is elegant lantern man six fit tall the fashionable man who holds in his arms his beautiful bride which has a pink dress. Love is not fading light – is the general leitmotiv of this sculpture. This sculpture was settled on Independence square for St. Valentine’s Day three years ago and has become an event for the people of Kiev and at the same time loved by young couples its sincerity of feelings and warmth. More than extraordinary composition of sculptor Vladimir Belocon’ not only attracts but makes to think about relations, tremulous and tender love.

]]> <![CDATA[Enamored Street lights]]> A sculpture settled down town in Independence Square has became a place for romantic appointments. Sculpture to Enamored Lanterns is elegant lantern man six fit tall the fashionable man who holds in his arms his beautiful bride which has a pink dress. Love is not fading light – is the general leitmotiv of this sculpture. This sculpture was settled on Independence square for St. Valentine’s Day three years ago and has become an event for the people of Kiev and at the same time loved by young couples its sincerity of feelings and warmth. More than extraordinary composition of sculptor Vladimir Belocon’ not only attracts but makes to think about relations, tremulous and tender love.

]]> http://maps.interesniy.kiev.ua/streets/nezavisimosti-ploshchad/kompozitsiya-vlyublennye-fonari <![CDATA[Enamored Street lights]]> http://maps.interesniy.kiev.ua/streets/nezavisimosti-ploshchad/kompozitsiya-vlyublennye-fonari <![CDATA[Enamored Street lights]]> 17157

UA 50.4562745068 30.5298686131 <![CDATA[Magdeburg Right Column]]> This was the first monument in Kiev. It was erected in 1802 by A.Melensky to honour the confirmation by Tsar Alexander I of the Magdeburg Right for the Kievans. The base of the column contained the "Khreshchatisky source" - a small basin filled with water from underground springs. This monument is also called "the monument to the Christening of Rus" as it stands more or less at the same place where Vladimir christened his sons.

]]> <![CDATA[Magdeburg Right Column]]> This was the first monument in Kiev. It was erected in 1802 by A.Melensky to honour the confirmation by Tsar Alexander I of the Magdeburg Right for the Kievans. The base of the column contained the "Khreshchatisky source" - a small basin filled with water from underground springs. This monument is also called "the monument to the Christening of Rus" as it stands more or less at the same place where Vladimir christened his sons.

]]> http://maps.interesniy.kiev.ua/streets/naberezhnoe-shosse/pamyatnik-magdeburgskomu-pravu <![CDATA[Magdeburg Right Column]]> http://maps.interesniy.kiev.ua/streets/naberezhnoe-shosse/pamyatnik-magdeburgskomu-pravu <![CDATA[Magdeburg Right Column]]> http://maps.interesniy.kiev.ua/streets/naberezhnoe-shosse/pamyatnik-magdeburgskomu-pravu <![CDATA[Magdeburg Right Column]]> http://maps.interesniy.kiev.ua/streets/naberezhnoe-shosse/pamyatnik-magdeburgskomu-pravu <![CDATA[Magdeburg Right Column]]> http://maps.interesniy.kiev.ua/streets/naberezhnoe-shosse/pamyatnik-magdeburgskomu-pravu <![CDATA[Magdeburg Right Column]]> http://maps.interesniy.kiev.ua/streets/naberezhnoe-shosse/pamyatnik-magdeburgskomu-pravu <![CDATA[Magdeburg Right Column]]> 17158

UA 50.4489990887 30.4605798982 <![CDATA[Monument to Eugen Paton]]> Professor Evgeny Paton was a Ukrainianand Soviet engineer who established the E. O. Paton Electric Welding Institute in Kiev. Paton was a pioneer researcher of joining and welding technology. He created methods used in the design of rational bridge spans, investigated the conditions of their operation, and suggested methods for restoring damaged bridges. He carried out research on the fundamentals of welding, how to calculate the strength of welded structures, and the mechanization of welding processes. He supervised the development of automatic submerged arc welding. During World War II Paton supervised the design and production of equipment and technology for automated welding of special steels for tanks, bombs, and other military hardware.

]]> <![CDATA[Monument to Eugen Paton]]> Professor Evgeny Paton was a Ukrainianand Soviet engineer who established the E. O. Paton Electric Welding Institute in Kiev. Paton was a pioneer researcher of joining and welding technology. He created methods used in the design of rational bridge spans, investigated the conditions of their operation, and suggested methods for restoring damaged bridges. He carried out research on the fundamentals of welding, how to calculate the strength of welded structures, and the mechanization of welding processes. He supervised the development of automatic submerged arc welding. During World War II Paton supervised the design and production of equipment and technology for automated welding of special steels for tanks, bombs, and other military hardware.

]]> http://maps.interesniy.kiev.ua/streets/pobedy-prospekt/pamyatnik-patonu-e_o <![CDATA[Monument to Eugen Paton]]> http://maps.interesniy.kiev.ua/streets/pobedy-prospekt/pamyatnik-patonu-e_o <![CDATA[Monument to Eugen Paton]]> 17141

UA 50.4756946591 30.4601172498 <![CDATA[Jewish Cemetery in Babi Yar]]> Babi Yar is a ravine in Kiev and a site of a series of massacres carried out by the Nazis during their campaign against the Soviet Union.Victims of other massacres at the site included thousands of Soviet POWs, communists, Gypsies (Romani people), Ukrainian nationalists and civilian hostages. It is estimated that between 100,000 and 150,000 more lives were taken at Babi Yar.

]]> <![CDATA[Jewish Cemetery in Babi Yar]]> Babi Yar is a ravine in Kiev and a site of a series of massacres carried out by the Nazis during their campaign against the Soviet Union.Victims of other massacres at the site included thousands of Soviet POWs, communists, Gypsies (Romani people), Ukrainian nationalists and civilian hostages. It is estimated that between 100,000 and 150,000 more lives were taken at Babi Yar.

]]> http://maps.interesniy.kiev.ua/streets/gertsena-aleksandra/evreyskoe-kladbishche-v-babjem-yaru <![CDATA[Jewish Cemetery in Babi Yar]]> 17145

UA 50.4701528897 30.4497397858 <![CDATA[Babi Yar Memorial to Victims]]> Located on the territory of Babi Yar. Established in 2005.

]]> <![CDATA[Babi Yar Memorial to Victims]]> Located on the territory of Babi Yar. Established in 2005.

]]> http://maps.interesniy.kiev.ua/streets/dorogozhitskaya/memorial-babiy-yar-zhertvam-natsizma <![CDATA[Babi Yar Memorial to Victims]]> http://maps.interesniy.kiev.ua/streets/dorogozhitskaya/memorial-babiy-yar-zhertvam-natsizma <![CDATA[Babi Yar Memorial to Victims]]> http://maps.interesniy.kiev.ua/streets/dorogozhitskaya/memorial-babiy-yar-zhertvam-natsizma <![CDATA[Babi Yar Memorial to Victims]]> 17146

UA 50.4815140229 30.4701304436 <![CDATA[Memorial to shot mentally disabled people]]> Memorial to shot mentally disabled people

]]> <![CDATA[Memorial to shot mentally disabled people]]> Memorial to shot mentally disabled people

]]> http://maps.interesniy.kiev.ua/streets/frunze-mihaila/memorial-rasstrelyannym-dushevnobolnym <![CDATA[Memorial to shot mentally disabled people]]> http://maps.interesniy.kiev.ua/streets/frunze-mihaila/memorial-rasstrelyannym-dushevnobolnym <![CDATA[Memorial to shot mentally disabled people]]> 17138

UA 50.4734828762 30.4489247544 <![CDATA[Babi Yar Memorial to killed children]]> It was established in front of the entrance of metro station Dorogogichi in 2001.The sculpture is made of bronze and dipicts broken toys.

]]> <![CDATA[Babi Yar Memorial to killed children]]> It was established in front of the entrance of metro station Dorogogichi in 2001.The sculpture is made of bronze and dipicts broken toys.

]]> http://maps.interesniy.kiev.ua/streets/teligi-eleny/memorial-babiy-yar-rasstrelyannym-detyam <![CDATA[Babi Yar Memorial to killed children]]> http://maps.interesniy.kiev.ua/streets/teligi-eleny/memorial-babiy-yar-rasstrelyannym-detyam <![CDATA[Babi Yar Memorial to killed children]]> 17128

UA 50.4536924382 30.5163288116 <![CDATA[Monument to Bogdan Khmelnytskiy]]> One of the best most well-known monuments in Kiev, it has even become one of the symbols of the city. Bogdan Khmelmitskiy is a national hero of Ukraine, the leader of the fighting for freedom against Polish oppression during 1648-1654.
The sculptor who designed this monument was Mikhail Mykeshin. Firstly the project of the sculptur was more complicated, it supposed to be some figures of triumphant Slavs and their enemies (represented by a Jesuit, a Polish noble and a Jew). But unfortunately there was enough money only for Bogdan and his horse, even not enough for the pedestal. So the monument was "under arrest" for 6 years and only some time later an architect Nikolaev proposed to put a monument on some stone blocks that had been left after constuction of the bridge over the Dnieper. Finally the monument was opened in 1888.

]]> <![CDATA[Monument to Bogdan Khmelnytskiy]]> One of the best most well-known monuments in Kiev, it has even become one of the symbols of the city. Bogdan Khmelmitskiy is a national hero of Ukraine, the leader of the fighting for freedom against Polish oppression during 1648-1654.
The sculptor who designed this monument was Mikhail Mykeshin. Firstly the project of the sculptur was more complicated, it supposed to be some figures of triumphant Slavs and their enemies (represented by a Jesuit, a Polish noble and a Jew). But unfortunately there was enough money only for Bogdan and his horse, even not enough for the pedestal. So the monument was "under arrest" for 6 years and only some time later an architect Nikolaev proposed to put a monument on some stone blocks that had been left after constuction of the bridge over the Dnieper. Finally the monument was opened in 1888.

]]> http://maps.interesniy.kiev.ua/streets/sofievskaya-ploshchad/pamyatnik-hmelnitskomu-b_m <![CDATA[Monument to Bogdan Khmelnytskiy]]> http://maps.interesniy.kiev.ua/streets/sofievskaya-ploshchad/pamyatnik-hmelnitskomu-b_m <![CDATA[Monument to Bogdan Khmelnytskiy]]> http://maps.interesniy.kiev.ua/streets/sofievskaya-ploshchad/pamyatnik-hmelnitskomu-b_m <![CDATA[Monument to Bogdan Khmelnytskiy]]> 17132

UA 50.4536900684 30.4528437903 <![CDATA[Monument to Alexander Pushkin]]> Alexander Pushkin was a Russian author of the Romantic era who is considered by many to be the greatest Russian poet and the founder of modern Russian literature.

]]> <![CDATA[Monument to Alexander Pushkin]]> Alexander Pushkin was a Russian author of the Romantic era who is considered by many to be the greatest Russian poet and the founder of modern Russian literature.

]]> http://maps.interesniy.kiev.ua/streets/pobedy-prospekt/pamyatnik-pushkinu-a_s <![CDATA[Monument to Alexander Pushkin]]> http://maps.interesniy.kiev.ua/streets/pobedy-prospekt/pamyatnik-pushkinu-a_s <![CDATA[Monument to Alexander Pushkin]]> 17133

UA 50.4469119508 30.4916593453 <![CDATA[The obelisk on Victory Square]]> This monument was opened in 1982. The Victory Square before revolution of 1917 was named Galickaya, but people used to call it Evbaz (Jewish bazaar).
The monument is 43 meters height, it was raised in honor of the Hero City Kiev. The architects of the obelisk are V.Lashko and L.Semenuk.

]]> <![CDATA[The obelisk on Victory Square]]> This monument was opened in 1982. The Victory Square before revolution of 1917 was named Galickaya, but people used to call it Evbaz (Jewish bazaar).
The monument is 43 meters height, it was raised in honor of the Hero City Kiev. The architects of the obelisk are V.Lashko and L.Semenuk.

]]> http://maps.interesniy.kiev.ua/streets/pobedy-ploshchad/pamyatnik-gorodu-geroyu-kievu <![CDATA[The obelisk on Victory Square]]> http://maps.interesniy.kiev.ua/streets/pobedy-ploshchad/pamyatnik-gorodu-geroyu-kievu <![CDATA[The obelisk on Victory Square]]> http://maps.interesniy.kiev.ua/streets/pobedy-ploshchad/pamyatnik-gorodu-geroyu-kievu <![CDATA[The obelisk on Victory Square]]> 17121

UA 50.4441136255 30.5130744445 <![CDATA[Monument to Mykhail Hrushevsky]]> Mykhail Hrushevsky was a ukrainian academician, politician, historian, and statesman, one of the most important figures of the Ukrainian national revival of the early 20th century. He is an author of a many important histirical researches of ukrainian history. The monument you will find right next to the Yellow building of University and to the Building of Pedagogical museum.

It was opened in 1998, sculptor wanted to show Hrushevsky not as a political leader, but as a philosopher and a historical researcher.

]]> <![CDATA[Monument to Mykhail Hrushevsky]]> Mykhail Hrushevsky was a ukrainian academician, politician, historian, and statesman, one of the most important figures of the Ukrainian national revival of the early 20th century. He is an author of a many important histirical researches of ukrainian history. The monument you will find right next to the Yellow building of University and to the Building of Pedagogical museum.

It was opened in 1998, sculptor wanted to show Hrushevsky not as a political leader, but as a philosopher and a historical researcher.

]]> http://maps.interesniy.kiev.ua/streets/vladimirskaya/pamyatnik-grushevskomu-m_s <![CDATA[Monument to Mykhail Hrushevsky]]> http://maps.interesniy.kiev.ua/streets/vladimirskaya/pamyatnik-grushevskomu-m_s <![CDATA[Monument to Mykhail Hrushevsky]]> http://maps.interesniy.kiev.ua/streets/vladimirskaya/pamyatnik-grushevskomu-m_s <![CDATA[Monument to Mykhail Hrushevsky]]> http://maps.interesniy.kiev.ua/streets/vladimirskaya/pamyatnik-grushevskomu-m_s <![CDATA[Monument to Mykhail Hrushevsky]]> 17123

UA 50.4469994599 30.5130172116 <![CDATA[Monument to Nikolay Lysenko]]> The monument you can find on the right side of the Opera House.
The monument was opened in 1965. Nikolay Lysenko is the author of the classic Ukrainian operas – Natalka-Poltavka, Eneida and Taras Bulba. He used a lot of folk materials in his operas. The authors of the monument are a sculptor A. Kovalyov and an architect V. Gnezidov.

]]> <![CDATA[Monument to Nikolay Lysenko]]> The monument you can find on the right side of the Opera House.
The monument was opened in 1965. Nikolay Lysenko is the author of the classic Ukrainian operas – Natalka-Poltavka, Eneida and Taras Bulba. He used a lot of folk materials in his operas. The authors of the monument are a sculptor A. Kovalyov and an architect V. Gnezidov.

]]> http://maps.interesniy.kiev.ua/streets/vladimirskaya/pamyatnik-lysenko-n_v <![CDATA[Monument to Nikolay Lysenko]]> http://maps.interesniy.kiev.ua/streets/vladimirskaya/pamyatnik-lysenko-n_v <![CDATA[Monument to Nikolay Lysenko]]> 17124

UA 50.4417015143 30.513188873 <![CDATA[Monument to Taras Shevchenko]]> This monument you can find on the territory of Shevchenko Park.
In 1896 at that place appeared monument to the Tsar Nikolay I (sculptor M. Chizhov). Years after the tsar gave his place to Shevcenko. That is a kind of history irony, because Nikolay I severely persecuted Taras Shevcenko. The monument appeared in the park in 1939 (sculptor M.Manizer, architect E.Levinson).

]]> <![CDATA[Monument to Taras Shevchenko]]> This monument you can find on the territory of Shevchenko Park.
In 1896 at that place appeared monument to the Tsar Nikolay I (sculptor M. Chizhov). Years after the tsar gave his place to Shevcenko. That is a kind of history irony, because Nikolay I severely persecuted Taras Shevcenko. The monument appeared in the park in 1939 (sculptor M.Manizer, architect E.Levinson).

]]> http://maps.interesniy.kiev.ua/streets/vladimirskaya/pamyatnik-shevchenko-t_g <![CDATA[Monument to Taras Shevchenko]]> http://maps.interesniy.kiev.ua/streets/vladimirskaya/pamyatnik-shevchenko-t_g <![CDATA[Monument to Taras Shevchenko]]> http://maps.interesniy.kiev.ua/streets/vladimirskaya/pamyatnik-shevchenko-t_g <![CDATA[Monument to Taras Shevchenko]]> 17111

UA 50.4571750382 30.3789760889 <![CDATA[Monument to Vladimir Nernadsky]]> Vladimir Vernadsky was a Soviet mineralogist and geochemist who is considered one of the founders ofgeochemistry, biogeochemistry, and of radiogeology. His ideas of noosphere were an important contribution to Russian cosmism. He also worked in Ukraine, where he founded the Ukrainian Academy of Sciences (now National Academy of Sciences of Ukraine). He is most noted for his 1926 book The Biosphere in which he inadvertently worked to popularize Eduard Suess’ 1885 term biosphere, by hypothesizing that life is the geological force that shapes the earth. In 1943 he was awarded the Stalin Prize.

]]> <![CDATA[Monument to Vladimir Nernadsky]]> Vladimir Vernadsky was a Soviet mineralogist and geochemist who is considered one of the founders ofgeochemistry, biogeochemistry, and of radiogeology. His ideas of noosphere were an important contribution to Russian cosmism. He also worked in Ukraine, where he founded the Ukrainian Academy of Sciences (now National Academy of Sciences of Ukraine). He is most noted for his 1926 book The Biosphere in which he inadvertently worked to popularize Eduard Suess’ 1885 term biosphere, by hypothesizing that life is the geological force that shapes the earth. In 1943 he was awarded the Stalin Prize.

]]> http://maps.interesniy.kiev.ua/streets/pobedy-prospekt/pamyatnik-vernadskomu-v_i <![CDATA[Monument to Vladimir Nernadsky]]> http://maps.interesniy.kiev.ua/streets/pobedy-prospekt/pamyatnik-vernadskomu-v_i <![CDATA[Monument to Vladimir Nernadsky]]> 17103

UA 50.4594370123 30.5174982655 <![CDATA[Monument to Yarorsal The Wise]]> This is a copy of a monument, established in front of the Golden Gates.

]]> <![CDATA[Monument to Yarorsal The Wise]]> This is a copy of a monument, established in front of the Golden Gates.

]]> http://maps.interesniy.kiev.ua/streets/andreevskiy-spusk/pamyatnik-knyazyu-yaroslavu-mudromu <![CDATA[Monument to Yarorsal The Wise]]> http://maps.interesniy.kiev.ua/streets/andreevskiy-spusk/pamyatnik-knyazyu-yaroslavu-mudromu <![CDATA[Monument to Yarorsal The Wise]]> 17104

UA 50.4606142283 30.514718293 <![CDATA[Monument to Mikhail Bulgakov]]> Mikhail Bulgakov was a Soviet Russian writer of the 20th century. He is well known for his novel The Master and Margarita, which The Times of London called one of the masterpieces of the 20th century. The monument is right next to the Bulgakov’s museum.

]]> <![CDATA[Monument to Mikhail Bulgakov]]> Mikhail Bulgakov was a Soviet Russian writer of the 20th century. He is well known for his novel The Master and Margarita, which The Times of London called one of the masterpieces of the 20th century. The monument is right next to the Bulgakov’s museum.

]]> http://maps.interesniy.kiev.ua/streets/andreevskiy-spusk/pamyatnik-bulgakovu-m_a <![CDATA[Monument to Mikhail Bulgakov]]> http://maps.interesniy.kiev.ua/streets/andreevskiy-spusk/pamyatnik-bulgakovu-m_a <![CDATA[Monument to Mikhail Bulgakov]]> 17093

UA 50.4466067377 30.5385921069 <![CDATA[Monument to Nikolay Vatutin]]> The Monument to the general Nikolai Vatutin (the hero of the Great Patriotic War) was opened in 1948 on his tomb. It is located in Mariinski Park.

]]> <![CDATA[Monument to Nikolay Vatutin]]> The Monument to the general Nikolai Vatutin (the hero of the Great Patriotic War) was opened in 1948 on his tomb. It is located in Mariinski Park.

]]> http://maps.interesniy.kiev.ua/streets/grushevskogo-mihaila/pamyatnik-vatutinu-n_f <![CDATA[Monument to Nikolay Vatutin]]> http://maps.interesniy.kiev.ua/streets/grushevskogo-mihaila/pamyatnik-vatutinu-n_f <![CDATA[Monument to Nikolay Vatutin]]> http://maps.interesniy.kiev.ua/streets/grushevskogo-mihaila/pamyatnik-vatutinu-n_f <![CDATA[Monument to Nikolay Vatutin]]> http://maps.interesniy.kiev.ua/streets/grushevskogo-mihaila/pamyatnik-vatutinu-n_f <![CDATA[Monument to Nikolay Vatutin]]> 17101

UA 50.4629407942 30.5182170975 <![CDATA[Monument to Hetman Sagaidachniy]]> This monument you can find on Kontraktova square.
Petro Sahaidachnyi, the famous Ukrainian Hetman, is sitting on top of a horse, dressed in a typical clothing of zaporozhian cossacks. The famous Ukrainian figure won battles during the Polish-Turkish war of 1621 fighting against Krimean Tatars and Turks.

]]> <![CDATA[Monument to Hetman Sagaidachniy]]> This monument you can find on Kontraktova square.
Petro Sahaidachnyi, the famous Ukrainian Hetman, is sitting on top of a horse, dressed in a typical clothing of zaporozhian cossacks. The famous Ukrainian figure won battles during the Polish-Turkish war of 1621 fighting against Krimean Tatars and Turks.

]]> http://maps.interesniy.kiev.ua/streets/kontraktovaya-ploshchad/pamyatnik-sagaydachnomu-p_k <![CDATA[Monument to Hetman Sagaidachniy]]> http://maps.interesniy.kiev.ua/streets/kontraktovaya-ploshchad/pamyatnik-sagaydachnomu-p_k <![CDATA[Monument to Hetman Sagaidachniy]]> 17086

UA 50.4406720844 30.5537460185 <![CDATA[Monument to Bykov Leonid]]> This monument you will find next to the Park of Glory. This monument is not only to a well-known actor and director Leonid Bykov, but also a monument to all military pilots. The monument was opened in 2001, the sculptors are Vladimir Shchur and Vitaly Sivko.

]]> <![CDATA[Monument to Bykov Leonid]]> This monument you will find next to the Park of Glory. This monument is not only to a well-known actor and director Leonid Bykov, but also a monument to all military pilots. The monument was opened in 2001, the sculptors are Vladimir Shchur and Vitaly Sivko.

]]> http://maps.interesniy.kiev.ua/streets/geroev-krut-alleya/pamyatnik-bykovu-l_f <![CDATA[Monument to Bykov Leonid]]> http://maps.interesniy.kiev.ua/streets/geroev-krut-alleya/pamyatnik-bykovu-l_f <![CDATA[Monument to Bykov Leonid]]> 17092

UA 50.4356003902 30.5188019835 <![CDATA[Shota Rustaveli Park]]> The park was opened in 2007.
On the monuments there are quotes, carved from The Knight in the Panther's Skin.

]]> <![CDATA[Shota Rustaveli Park]]> The park was opened in 2007.
On the monuments there are quotes, carved from The Knight in the Panther's Skin.

]]> http://maps.interesniy.kiev.ua/streets/rustaveli-shota/park-im-shota-rustaveli <![CDATA[Shota Rustaveli Park]]> http://maps.interesniy.kiev.ua/streets/rustaveli-shota/park-im-shota-rustaveli <![CDATA[Shota Rustaveli Park]]> http://maps.interesniy.kiev.ua/streets/rustaveli-shota/park-im-shota-rustaveli <![CDATA[Shota Rustaveli Park]]> http://maps.interesniy.kiev.ua/streets/rustaveli-shota/park-im-shota-rustaveli <![CDATA[Shota Rustaveli Park]]> 17078

UA 50.4290038416 30.5688919155 <![CDATA[Monument to Founders of Kiev]]> This wonderful monument is dedicated to the founders of Kiev. There are four of them: the brothers Kiy, Schchek and Khoriv and their sister Lybed. The monument was made by sculptor Vasily Borodai and the architect Nikolai Feshchenko. It is very traditonal for couples on their wedding day to throw bouquets of flowers over their shoulders on to the boat. If the flowers land on the boat, it is a sign of good luck for the future.
It is believed that Kiev was founded in 482 CE. The legend of Kyi, Schek and Khoryv speaks of a founder-family consisting of a Slavic tribe leader Kyi, the eldest, his brothers Schek and Khoriv, and also their sister Lybid, who founded the city (The Primary Chronicle). Kiev/Kiev is translated as "belonging to Kyi".

]]> <![CDATA[Monument to Founders of Kiev]]> This wonderful monument is dedicated to the founders of Kiev. There are four of them: the brothers Kiy, Schchek and Khoriv and their sister Lybed. The monument was made by sculptor Vasily Borodai and the architect Nikolai Feshchenko. It is very traditonal for couples on their wedding day to throw bouquets of flowers over their shoulders on to the boat. If the flowers land on the boat, it is a sign of good luck for the future.
It is believed that Kiev was founded in 482 CE. The legend of Kyi, Schek and Khoryv speaks of a founder-family consisting of a Slavic tribe leader Kyi, the eldest, his brothers Schek and Khoriv, and also their sister Lybid, who founded the city (The Primary Chronicle). Kiev/Kiev is translated as "belonging to Kyi".

]]> http://maps.interesniy.kiev.ua/streets/naberezhnoe-shosse/pamyatnik-osnovatelyam-kieva <![CDATA[Monument to Founders of Kiev]]> http://maps.interesniy.kiev.ua/streets/naberezhnoe-shosse/pamyatnik-osnovatelyam-kieva <![CDATA[Monument to Founders of Kiev]]> 17079

UA 50.4554821396 30.5206203567 <![CDATA[Monument to Princess Olga]]> On the pedestal you can see not only the Princess but also St. Andrew, the First-Called Apostle (who predicted that on these hills will be a great city), and Cyril and Methodius (they became missionaries of Christianity among the Slavic peoples. They received the title "Apostles to the Slavs"). Olga was the first ruler woman who took Christian tradition, she was baptized in Constantinople.
The monument was opened in 1911, the sculptor was Ivan Kavaleridze, but eight years after the Olga’s statue was throw down and it was buried right there on the square. The monument itself should have been a part of a big project called “The Historical Path”. It should have been an alley of statues illustrating the centuries-old history of Kiev. Olga returned to her pedestal only in 1996, but not the original one, only her copy made of white Carrara marble. Original Olga you can find on St. Andrew’s descent.

]]> <![CDATA[Monument to Princess Olga]]> On the pedestal you can see not only the Princess but also St. Andrew, the First-Called Apostle (who predicted that on these hills will be a great city), and Cyril and Methodius (they became missionaries of Christianity among the Slavic peoples. They received the title "Apostles to the Slavs"). Olga was the first ruler woman who took Christian tradition, she was baptized in Constantinople.
The monument was opened in 1911, the sculptor was Ivan Kavaleridze, but eight years after the Olga’s statue was throw down and it was buried right there on the square. The monument itself should have been a part of a big project called “The Historical Path”. It should have been an alley of statues illustrating the centuries-old history of Kiev. Olga returned to her pedestal only in 1996, but not the original one, only her copy made of white Carrara marble. Original Olga you can find on St. Andrew’s descent.

]]> http://maps.interesniy.kiev.ua/streets/mihaylovskaya-ploshchad/pamyatnik-knyagine-olge <![CDATA[Monument to Princess Olga]]> http://maps.interesniy.kiev.ua/streets/mihaylovskaya-ploshchad/pamyatnik-knyagine-olge <![CDATA[Monument to Princess Olga]]> http://maps.interesniy.kiev.ua/streets/mihaylovskaya-ploshchad/pamyatnik-knyagine-olge <![CDATA[Monument to Princess Olga]]> http://maps.interesniy.kiev.ua/streets/mihaylovskaya-ploshchad/pamyatnik-knyagine-olge <![CDATA[Monument to Princess Olga]]> http://maps.interesniy.kiev.ua/streets/mihaylovskaya-ploshchad/pamyatnik-knyagine-olge <![CDATA[Monument to Princess Olga]]> 17080

UA 50.4495252998 30.5252122984 <![CDATA[Monument to Independent Ukraine]]> The Independence monument was erected in honor of the 10th anniversary of Ukraine's independence in 2001 and is one of the best elements of the newest architecture and history of Ukraine. The author of the Monument of Independence is a sculptor Anatoly Kusch, who was able to combine the features of the three projects involved in the competition.

]]> <![CDATA[Monument to Independent Ukraine]]> The Independence monument was erected in honor of the 10th anniversary of Ukraine's independence in 2001 and is one of the best elements of the newest architecture and history of Ukraine. The author of the Monument of Independence is a sculptor Anatoly Kusch, who was able to combine the features of the three projects involved in the competition.

]]> http://maps.interesniy.kiev.ua/streets/nezavisimosti-ploshchad/pamyatnik-nezavisimosti-ukrainy <![CDATA[Monument to Independent Ukraine]]> http://maps.interesniy.kiev.ua/streets/nezavisimosti-ploshchad/pamyatnik-nezavisimosti-ukrainy <![CDATA[Monument to Independent Ukraine]]> 17081

UA 50.4498997858 30.5250838338 <![CDATA[Monument to Founders of Kiev]]> According to the “Primary Chronicle” by Nestor the Chronicler, as well as other Russian chronicles, dated XI-XII centuries, the contemporary city of Kiev was founded by three brothers - Kyi, Schek, Khoryv and their sister Lybid. The newly formed three small settlements subsequently merged into a magnificent city, named after the eldest brother Kyi. In a few centuries Kiev has become the capital of the independent state - Ukraine.

]]> <![CDATA[Monument to Founders of Kiev]]> According to the “Primary Chronicle” by Nestor the Chronicler, as well as other Russian chronicles, dated XI-XII centuries, the contemporary city of Kiev was founded by three brothers - Kyi, Schek, Khoryv and their sister Lybid. The newly formed three small settlements subsequently merged into a magnificent city, named after the eldest brother Kyi. In a few centuries Kiev has become the capital of the independent state - Ukraine.

]]> http://maps.interesniy.kiev.ua/streets/nezavisimosti-ploshchad/pamyatnik-osnovatelem-kieva <![CDATA[Monument to Founders of Kiev]]> http://maps.interesniy.kiev.ua/streets/nezavisimosti-ploshchad/pamyatnik-osnovatelem-kieva <![CDATA[Monument to Founders of Kiev]]> 17083

UA 50.4510718602 30.5226627959 <![CDATA[Monument to St. Michael]]> The Monument was established in 2002 on the Independence Square. St.Michael is considered to be one of the patrons of Kiev, apart from St. Sophia and St. Andrew.

]]> <![CDATA[Monument to St. Michael]]> The Monument was established in 2002 on the Independence Square. St.Michael is considered to be one of the patrons of Kiev, apart from St. Sophia and St. Andrew.

]]> http://maps.interesniy.kiev.ua/streets/nezavisimosti-ploshchad/pamyatnik-arhistratigu-mihailu <![CDATA[Monument to St. Michael]]> http://maps.interesniy.kiev.ua/streets/nezavisimosti-ploshchad/pamyatnik-arhistratigu-mihailu <![CDATA[Monument to St. Michael]]> 17066

UA 50.4382412663 30.5925179182 <![CDATA[Monument to Gogol]]> The Monument to a famous Russian poet was established in 1982. It is located at the beginning of Rusanivsky boulevard.

]]> <![CDATA[Monument to Gogol]]> The Monument to a famous Russian poet was established in 1982. It is located at the beginning of Rusanivsky boulevard.

]]> http://maps.interesniy.kiev.ua/streets/rusanovskiy-bulvar/pamyatnik-gogolyu-n_v <![CDATA[Monument to Gogol]]> http://maps.interesniy.kiev.ua/streets/rusanovskiy-bulvar/pamyatnik-gogolyu-n_v <![CDATA[Monument to Gogol]]> 17057

UA 50.4644569703 30.5181527245 <![CDATA[Monument to Grigory Skovoroda]]> This monument is located on Kontraktova square, it looks like the famous philosopher returned from far away to his Alma Mater, to Kiev-Mohyla academy.
This monument stands facing to the oldest building of Academy. The monument was established on the square in 1976 (the author of the monument – I.Kavaleridze). According to the legend soviets didn’t want to see Skovoroda with Bible in his hands, so the sculptor hided this Book in a bag on philosopher’s shoulder. Kavaleridze was 89 years old when he created this monument.

]]> <![CDATA[Monument to Grigory Skovoroda]]> This monument is located on Kontraktova square, it looks like the famous philosopher returned from far away to his Alma Mater, to Kiev-Mohyla academy.
This monument stands facing to the oldest building of Academy. The monument was established on the square in 1976 (the author of the monument – I.Kavaleridze). According to the legend soviets didn’t want to see Skovoroda with Bible in his hands, so the sculptor hided this Book in a bag on philosopher’s shoulder. Kavaleridze was 89 years old when he created this monument.

]]> http://maps.interesniy.kiev.ua/streets/kontraktovaya-ploshchad/pamyatnik-skovorode-g_s <![CDATA[Monument to Grigory Skovoroda]]> http://maps.interesniy.kiev.ua/streets/kontraktovaya-ploshchad/pamyatnik-skovorode-g_s <![CDATA[Monument to Grigory Skovoroda]]> 17051

UA 50.4474756228 30.5181286289 <![CDATA[East yard]]> If you go to the yard at the corner of Pushkinskaya and Prorizna streets and you will see a beautiful view of the backyard of the Turkmen embassy. The Turkmens, in order to feel at home, built so called "East Yard".

]]> <![CDATA[East yard]]> If you go to the yard at the corner of Pushkinskaya and Prorizna streets and you will see a beautiful view of the backyard of the Turkmen embassy. The Turkmens, in order to feel at home, built so called "East Yard".

]]> http://maps.interesniy.kiev.ua/streets/pushkinskaya/vostochniy-dvorik <![CDATA[East yard]]> 17052

UA 50.337051766 30.5771827785 <![CDATA[Stalin Tunnels]]> Secret Stalin tunnels were built according to the order of Joseph Stalin in 1936 in Kiev. The tunnels were called Object#1, and were built under the river Dnipro. Object#1 consists of two Stalin tunnels.

]]> <![CDATA[Stalin Tunnels]]> Secret Stalin tunnels were built according to the order of Joseph Stalin in 1936 in Kiev. The tunnels were called Object#1, and were built under the river Dnipro. Object#1 consists of two Stalin tunnels.

]]> http://maps.interesniy.kiev.ua/streets/stolichnoe-shosse/tonneli-pod-dneprom <![CDATA[Stalin Tunnels]]> 17053

UA 50.4487817684 30.5058072527 <![CDATA[Сycle track]]> Even not every Kievan knows that in 50 meters from the vivid Khmelnitskogo street there is a real cycle track, built in 1913. And at the beginning of the XX century there was an open-air cinema.

]]> <![CDATA[Сycle track]]> Even not every Kievan knows that in 50 meters from the vivid Khmelnitskogo street there is a real cycle track, built in 1913. And at the beginning of the XX century there was an open-air cinema.

]]> http://maps.interesniy.kiev.ua/streets/chapaeva-vasiliya/velotrek <![CDATA[Сycle track]]> http://maps.interesniy.kiev.ua/streets/chapaeva-vasiliya/velotrek <![CDATA[Сycle track]]> http://maps.interesniy.kiev.ua/streets/chapaeva-vasiliya/velotrek <![CDATA[Сycle track]]> 17054

UA 50.4547911948 30.5231559867 <![CDATA[Confusing house]]> This is a building on Trehsvyatitelskaya street which has different number of storeys from different sides. It usually confuses its visitors.

]]> <![CDATA[Confusing house]]> This is a building on Trehsvyatitelskaya street which has different number of storeys from different sides. It usually confuses its visitors.

]]> http://maps.interesniy.kiev.ua/streets/trehsvyatitelskaya/dom-obmanka <![CDATA[Confusing house]]> 17043

UA 50.448810247 30.5130880106 <![CDATA[The Secret of Yaroslav the Wise]]> Everybody knows the monument to Yaroslav the Wise near Golden Gate. Kiev people jokingly call him "a man with a cake". An interesting fact is that shaping the monument someone decided to leave his mark in history and added three palmprints on the back of Yaroslav which you can see today.

]]> <![CDATA[The Secret of Yaroslav the Wise]]> Everybody knows the monument to Yaroslav the Wise near Golden Gate. Kiev people jokingly call him "a man with a cake". An interesting fact is that shaping the monument someone decided to leave his mark in history and added three palmprints on the back of Yaroslav which you can see today.

]]> http://maps.interesniy.kiev.ua/streets/yaroslavov-val/spina-yaroslava-mudrogo <![CDATA[The Secret of Yaroslav the Wise]]> 17046

UA 50.4591535616 30.5162644386 <![CDATA[Hidden Alley of Lovers]]> Do you need to feel romantic atmosphere? This place is for you. It has everything: comfort, privacy and convenient location. Intrigued? If yes, follow the instructions! 1. Take your beloved person with you. 2. Go to St. Andrew's descent and ask about wooden staircase that leads to a so-called "Landscape Alley". In between you'll find a quiet alley with nice view of Kiev hills, romantic and delicate lanterns and not a living being around.

]]> <![CDATA[Hidden Alley of Lovers]]> Do you need to feel romantic atmosphere? This place is for you. It has everything: comfort, privacy and convenient location. Intrigued? If yes, follow the instructions! 1. Take your beloved person with you. 2. Go to St. Andrew's descent and ask about wooden staircase that leads to a so-called "Landscape Alley". In between you'll find a quiet alley with nice view of Kiev hills, romantic and delicate lanterns and not a living being around.

]]> http://maps.interesniy.kiev.ua/streets/andreevskiy-spusk/spryatannaya-alleya-vlyublennyh <![CDATA[Hidden Alley of Lovers]]> 17047

UA 50.4478480985 30.5037647139 <![CDATA[The House of Writers]]> It is called in such a way, because the owners of its appartments were mostly writers. On its facade you can find 24 memorial tablets, dedicated to famous authors, who lived in the house.

]]> <![CDATA[The House of Writers]]> It is called in such a way, because the owners of its appartments were mostly writers. On its facade you can find 24 memorial tablets, dedicated to famous authors, who lived in the house.

]]> http://maps.interesniy.kiev.ua/streets/hmelnitskogo-bogdana/dom-pisateley <![CDATA[The House of Writers]]> 17037

UA 50.4372403675 30.5105137825 <![CDATA[Kiev Giraffes]]> Though giraffes are not typical representatives of Kiev fauna, you can find them in one of city yards at Vladymyrska street. Probably, architects and artists from the Architect Union located nearby wanted to divert their activity and decided to create something vivid. And now you can see their brainchild, four pink giraffes, drawn in front of their windows.

]]> <![CDATA[Kiev Giraffes]]> Though giraffes are not typical representatives of Kiev fauna, you can find them in one of city yards at Vladymyrska street. Probably, architects and artists from the Architect Union located nearby wanted to divert their activity and decided to create something vivid. And now you can see their brainchild, four pink giraffes, drawn in front of their windows.

]]> http://maps.interesniy.kiev.ua/streets/vladimirskaya/zhirafy-na-vladimirskoy <![CDATA[Kiev Giraffes]]> 17038

UA 50.4605506892 30.5134613942 <![CDATA[Ancient Stairs]]> Zamkova Hill is a very famous place among city walkers, but not all of them know that in addition to official staircase from St. Andrew’s descent there is also an ancient one made from stone. Though it is partially destroyed it still can be found from the side of Frolovska street.

]]> <![CDATA[Ancient Stairs]]> Zamkova Hill is a very famous place among city walkers, but not all of them know that in addition to official staircase from St. Andrew’s descent there is also an ancient one made from stone. Though it is partially destroyed it still can be found from the side of Frolovska street.

]]> http://maps.interesniy.kiev.ua/streets/andreevskiy-spusk/drevnyaya-lestnitsa-na-zamkovuyu-goru <![CDATA[Ancient Stairs]]> 17040

UA 50.4406304014 30.5187029153 <![CDATA[Pelicans-lovers]]> The fountain Pelicans-lovers is located in the city center on Luteranskaya street. It has been recently repainted and now it looks pretty good. One of the beloved places of young people.

]]> <![CDATA[Pelicans-lovers]]> The fountain Pelicans-lovers is located in the city center on Luteranskaya street. It has been recently repainted and now it looks pretty good. One of the beloved places of young people.

]]> http://maps.interesniy.kiev.ua/streets/bolshaya-vasilkovskaya/vlyublennye-pelikany <![CDATA[Pelicans-lovers]]> 17028

UA 50.4556597448 30.5160498619 <![CDATA[The Gargoyle]]> Not only individual regions of Kiev have their patrons, some streets can also boast of their own protectors. Gargoyle from the house № 8, one of these patrons, “looks after” Velyka Zhytomyrska str. from the facade. According to a legend gargoyle is a dragonsnake which lived in France, in the river Seine. It used to erupt water with immense force turning over ships and flooding houses. After moving to Kiev, granny-gargoyle has softened its noxious character and now you can even see her smile. )

There are several theories as to why this statue was put here. Some say the architect Bobrusov being proud of his work wanted to show his gratitude to thoughtful citizens who admired his house.

]]> <![CDATA[The Gargoyle]]> Not only individual regions of Kiev have their patrons, some streets can also boast of their own protectors. Gargoyle from the house № 8, one of these patrons, “looks after” Velyka Zhytomyrska str. from the facade. According to a legend gargoyle is a dragonsnake which lived in France, in the river Seine. It used to erupt water with immense force turning over ships and flooding houses. After moving to Kiev, granny-gargoyle has softened its noxious character and now you can even see her smile. )

There are several theories as to why this statue was put here. Some say the architect Bobrusov being proud of his work wanted to show his gratitude to thoughtful citizens who admired his house.

]]> http://maps.interesniy.kiev.ua/streets/bolshaya-zhitomirskaya/gorgulya <![CDATA[The Gargoyle]]> 17032

UA 50.467858144 30.5029603255 <![CDATA[Sky deck]]> Kiev hills give an excellent opportunity to enjoy the scenery of the city with a big amount of observation points. Some of them are well known, such as tiny playground near Arch of Friendship or remarkable place in a Park of Fame. But there are also other ones which are less popular, though landscape you can find is stunning and unforgettable.

One of such places was found by our explorers and gained the name “270 degrees observation platform”. It is located on the top of Schekavitsa – historical hill, where according to the legend, Prince Oleg met his destiny. On the right you can see old Podol, modern Petrovka and further Troyeshchyna. Turning to the left your eye will be caught by a marvelous view of Wind mountains and Kin’-Grust’ Tract.

]]> <![CDATA[Sky deck]]> Kiev hills give an excellent opportunity to enjoy the scenery of the city with a big amount of observation points. Some of them are well known, such as tiny playground near Arch of Friendship or remarkable place in a Park of Fame. But there are also other ones which are less popular, though landscape you can find is stunning and unforgettable.

One of such places was found by our explorers and gained the name “270 degrees observation platform”. It is located on the top of Schekavitsa – historical hill, where according to the legend, Prince Oleg met his destiny. On the right you can see old Podol, modern Petrovka and further Troyeshchyna. Turning to the left your eye will be caught by a marvelous view of Wind mountains and Kin’-Grust’ Tract.

]]> http://maps.interesniy.kiev.ua/streets/nizhneyurkovskaya/obzornaya-ploshchadka-na-270-gradusov <![CDATA[Sky deck]]> 17033

UA 50.4484387523 30.5162547202 <![CDATA[The first Internet cafe]]> Walking on the street, you may notice a rather interesting sign - Cyber Cafe. This is a first Internet cafe opened in Ukraine. It was opened in September 2, 1997. Then 14 computers were installed. Nowadays it works as well, sometimes threre are some parties here.

]]> <![CDATA[The first Internet cafe]]> Walking on the street, you may notice a rather interesting sign - Cyber Cafe. This is a first Internet cafe opened in Ukraine. It was opened in September 2, 1997. Then 14 computers were installed. Nowadays it works as well, sometimes threre are some parties here.

]]> http://maps.interesniy.kiev.ua/streets/proreznaya/pervoe-internet-kafe <![CDATA[The first Internet cafe]]> 17022

UA 50.49896073 30.5239677534 <![CDATA[Concrete submarine]]> It is a concrete structure built in the 30s of the XX century as a strategic site, remains of the so-called Stalin Subway or "object number 1."

]]> <![CDATA[Concrete submarine]]> It is a concrete structure built in the 30s of the XX century as a strategic site, remains of the so-called Stalin Subway or "object number 1."

]]> http://maps.interesniy.kiev.ua/streets/obolonskaya-naberezhnaya/betonniy-korabl <![CDATA[Concrete submarine]]> 17024

UA 50.4335501645 30.5280661583 <![CDATA[Kiev Fortress Guns]]> The semi-underground Kyiv Fortress Museum or Kyivska Fortetsya is a 19th century defense building which was at one-stage part of the western Russian fortresses. These buildings were common sights in Kiev in the past and were placed in most neighborhoods by the Russian army. The multitude of defense structures built in the capital make it the largest city fortress found anywhere in the world. You can find this restored Kyiv fortress situated on a hill in the center of Kiev.

]]> <![CDATA[Kiev Fortress Guns]]> The semi-underground Kyiv Fortress Museum or Kyivska Fortetsya is a 19th century defense building which was at one-stage part of the western Russian fortresses. These buildings were common sights in Kiev in the past and were placed in most neighborhoods by the Russian army. The multitude of defense structures built in the capital make it the largest city fortress found anywhere in the world. You can find this restored Kyiv fortress situated on a hill in the center of Kiev.

]]> http://maps.interesniy.kiev.ua/streets/laboratorniy-pereulok/pushki-kievskoy-kreposti <![CDATA[Kiev Fortress Guns]]> 16984

UA 50.4490238413 30.5245755251 <![CDATA[Kiev Conservatory]]> The Kiev Conservatory was founded in 1913 at the Kiev campus of the Music College of the Russian Musical Society. The organization of the conservatory was spearheaded by Sergei Rachmaninoff, Alexander Glazunov, and Pyotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky. The first directors were V. Pukhalsky (1913) and Reinhold Glière (1914–1920). In 1925, the lower storeys were separated from the conservatory to form a musical college, while the older classes became the Mykola Lysenko Music and Drama Institute.

]]> <![CDATA[Kiev Conservatory]]> The Kiev Conservatory was founded in 1913 at the Kiev campus of the Music College of the Russian Musical Society. The organization of the conservatory was spearheaded by Sergei Rachmaninoff, Alexander Glazunov, and Pyotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky. The first directors were V. Pukhalsky (1913) and Reinhold Glière (1914–1920). In 1925, the lower storeys were separated from the conservatory to form a musical college, while the older classes became the Mykola Lysenko Music and Drama Institute.

]]> http://maps.interesniy.kiev.ua/streets/gorodetskogo-arhitektora/natsionalnaya-muzykalnaya-akademiya-ukrainy-im-petra-chaykovskogo <![CDATA[Kiev Conservatory]]> 16962

UA 50.4521234307 30.5304447844 <![CDATA[The Puppet Theatre of Kiev]]> Kiev academical puppet show theatre is one of two Marionette theatres operating in Kiev. In October, 1927 at Kiev Children's Theatre named after I.Franko (Theatre of Young Spectator in Lipki), the first Puppet show theatre of Ukraine was opened. Initiators of Puppet show theatre creation were I.S.Deyeva and People’s Artist of Ukraine O.I.Solomarsky. In 1937 at 1st All-USSR Marionette Theaters festival, Jewish branch of Kiev puppet show theatre took first place.

Today its repertoire contains such performances as: Decameron, Wood song, Dock worker and the King, Divine comedy, Masha and the bear, Secret of Queen of roads, Gentleman Kotsky, Puss in Boots, Cinderella, Thumbelina, Ugly duckling and others.

]]> <![CDATA[The Puppet Theatre of Kiev]]> Kiev academical puppet show theatre is one of two Marionette theatres operating in Kiev. In October, 1927 at Kiev Children's Theatre named after I.Franko (Theatre of Young Spectator in Lipki), the first Puppet show theatre of Ukraine was opened. Initiators of Puppet show theatre creation were I.S.Deyeva and People’s Artist of Ukraine O.I.Solomarsky. In 1937 at 1st All-USSR Marionette Theaters festival, Jewish branch of Kiev puppet show theatre took first place.

]]> http://maps.interesniy.kiev.ua/streets/grushevskogo-mihaila/kievskiy-gosudarstvenniy-teatr-kukol <![CDATA[The Puppet Theatre of Kiev]]> 16947

UA 50.4343155635 30.5999064445 <![CDATA[Pedestrian Bridge over Rusanovskii Canal]]> <![CDATA[Pedestrian Bridge over Rusanovskii Canal]]> http://maps.interesniy.kiev.ua/streets/entuziastov/peshehodniy-most-cherez-rusanovskiy-kanal-1 <![CDATA[Pedestrian Bridge over Rusanovskii Canal]]> 16939

UA 50.4167356002 30.5865597809 <![CDATA[Darnitsa Railway Bridge]]> This is a symbol of a bridge construction in Ukraine. In times of WWII Kievans managed to built a wooden passage in 13 days. 50 000 of people took part in its construction.

]]> <![CDATA[Darnitsa Railway Bridge]]> This is a symbol of a bridge construction in Ukraine. In times of WWII Kievans managed to built a wooden passage in 13 days. 50 000 of people took part in its construction.

]]> http://maps.interesniy.kiev.ua/streets/zheleznodorozhnoe-shosse/darnitskiy-zheleznodorozhniy-most <![CDATA[Darnitsa Railway Bridge]]> 16940

UA 50.4523671885 30.5343532664 <![CDATA[The Bridge of Lovers]]> The bridge was constructed in 1912 by a famous Kiev professor Eugene Paton.
Recconstructed in 1983. It is one of the most romantic places in Kiev. If you once kiss a person on this bridge, he/she will stay in your heart forever.

]]> <![CDATA[The Bridge of Lovers]]> The bridge was constructed in 1912 by a famous Kiev professor Eugene Paton.
Recconstructed in 1983. It is one of the most romantic places in Kiev. If you once kiss a person on this bridge, he/she will stay in your heart forever.

]]> http://maps.interesniy.kiev.ua/streets/parkovaya-doroga/parkoviy-most-mostik-vlyublennyh <![CDATA[The Bridge of Lovers]]> 16944

UA 50.4439503328 30.4421281815 <![CDATA[Industrial Bridge]]> The bridge derives its name from the street, which used to be here.

]]> <![CDATA[Industrial Bridge]]> The bridge derives its name from the street, which used to be here.

]]> http://maps.interesniy.kiev.ua/streets/borshchagovskaya/industrialniy-puteprovod <![CDATA[Industrial Bridge]]> 16935

UA 50.4420918607 30.5624199006 <![CDATA[Metro Bridge]]> The auto-and-rail Metro Bridge was engineered by G. Fux and Y. Inosov and built in 1965. The bridge is used for both the Sviatoshynsko-Brovarska Line of Kiev Metro and automobile traffic (being part of the Brovary Parkway). The Metro bridge consists of two spans as it links the central Hidropark island as well as the left and right banks. The larger span consists of an elevated central Metro span and side automobile spans on separate, lower estacades. Both the Metro and automobile paths have a distinct arched contour. This was because the Metro line continues into the hill of the right bank with the Dnipro station.
The smaller span called Rusanovsky Bridge which links the Hidropark with the left bank is a more conventional level estacade with two northern traffic lanes and a southern Metro path.

]]> <![CDATA[Metro Bridge]]> The auto-and-rail Metro Bridge was engineered by G. Fux and Y. Inosov and built in 1965. The bridge is used for both the Sviatoshynsko-Brovarska Line of Kiev Metro and automobile traffic (being part of the Brovary Parkway). The Metro bridge consists of two spans as it links the central Hidropark island as well as the left and right banks. The larger span consists of an elevated central Metro span and side automobile spans on separate, lower estacades. Both the Metro and automobile paths have a distinct arched contour. This was because the Metro line continues into the hill of the right bank with the Dnipro station.
The smaller span called Rusanovsky Bridge which links the Hidropark with the left bank is a more conventional level estacade with two northern traffic lanes and a southern Metro path.

]]> http://maps.interesniy.kiev.ua/streets/brovarskoy-prospekt/most-metro <![CDATA[Metro Bridge]]> 16936

UA 50.4566023789 30.5340957743 <![CDATA[Pedestrian Bridge]]> The Pedestrian Bridge, designed by architect V. Suvorov and engineered by V. Kiriyenko, was built in 1957. The bridge is a light construction 400 m (1,312 ft) in length that connects Kiev to the park-area Trukhaniv Island. This is the only bridge constructed specifically for the pedestrian traffic over the Dnieper fairway, and for this reason it's formally included in the number of Kiev bridges across Dnieper.

]]> <![CDATA[Pedestrian Bridge]]> The Pedestrian Bridge, designed by architect V. Suvorov and engineered by V. Kiriyenko, was built in 1957. The bridge is a light construction 400 m (1,312 ft) in length that connects Kiev to the park-area Trukhaniv Island. This is the only bridge constructed specifically for the pedestrian traffic over the Dnieper fairway, and for this reason it's formally included in the number of Kiev bridges across Dnieper.

]]> http://maps.interesniy.kiev.ua/streets/truhanovskaya/peshehodniy-most <![CDATA[Pedestrian Bridge]]> 16937

UA 50.4252529908 30.5750370114 <![CDATA[Paton Bridge]]> Paton Bridge is one of the bridges across the Dnieper in Kiev, Ukraine named after its constructor. Built between 1941 and 1953, is the world's first all-welded bridge and is also the longest bridge in Kiev having a length of 1,543 metres (5,062 ft). Traffic across the bridge was opened on 5 November 1953. The bridge also acts as a segment of the Small Ring Road of Kiev.

]]> <![CDATA[Paton Bridge]]> Paton Bridge is one of the bridges across the Dnieper in Kiev, Ukraine named after its constructor. Built between 1941 and 1953, is the world's first all-welded bridge and is also the longest bridge in Kiev having a length of 1,543 metres (5,062 ft). Traffic across the bridge was opened on 5 November 1953. The bridge also acts as a segment of the Small Ring Road of Kiev.

]]> http://maps.interesniy.kiev.ua/streets/druzhby-narodov-bulvar/most-imeni-evgeniya-patona <![CDATA[Paton Bridge]]> 16938

UA 50.3950866078 30.5852723206 <![CDATA[Pivdennyi Bridge]]> The auto-and-rail Pivdennyi Bridge, designed by the architect A. Gavrilov and engineered by G. Fux, was built in 1990. It is the second metro bridge in Kiev, serving both the Syretsko-Pecherska metro line and automobile traffic. The shrouds holding the spans on the bridge are supported by a two-column ferroconcrete construction 115 m (377 ft) in height.
The bridge currently has 3 traffic lanes in both directions. It connects the Vydubychi to the rapidly-developing left-bank Darnytsia neighborhood, completing the southern end of the Kiev Smaller Ring Road route.

]]> <![CDATA[Pivdennyi Bridge]]> The auto-and-rail Pivdennyi Bridge, designed by the architect A. Gavrilov and engineered by G. Fux, was built in 1990. It is the second metro bridge in Kiev, serving both the Syretsko-Pecherska metro line and automobile traffic. The shrouds holding the spans on the bridge are supported by a two-column ferroconcrete construction 115 m (377 ft) in height.
The bridge currently has 3 traffic lanes in both directions. It connects the Vydubychi to the rapidly-developing left-bank Darnytsia neighborhood, completing the southern end of the Kiev Smaller Ring Road route.

]]> http://maps.interesniy.kiev.ua/streets/promyshlennaya/yuzhniy-most <![CDATA[Pivdennyi Bridge]]> 16925

UA 50.4340040278 30.3908356472 <![CDATA[Saturn Hotel]]> Hotel Saturn is more than 15 years at the market of hotel services.

In the Hotel you may have delicious breakfast, dinner or supper as well as spend time in cocktail lounge. To hold business meeting you may use conference room and for celebration – banqueting room. There is available parking lot under security surveillance for hotel guests. There is also sauna in the hotel.

http://hotel-saturn.kiev.ua

]]> <![CDATA[Saturn Hotel]]> Hotel Saturn is more than 15 years at the market of hotel services.

In the Hotel you may have delicious breakfast, dinner or supper as well as spend time in cocktail lounge. To hold business meeting you may use conference room and for celebration – banqueting room. There is available parking lot under security surveillance for hotel guests. There is also sauna in the hotel.

http://hotel-saturn.kiev.ua

]]> http://maps.interesniy.kiev.ua/streets/geroev-kosmosa/gostinitsa-saturn <![CDATA[Saturn Hotel]]> 16930

UA 50.4456926472 30.5543877558 <![CDATA[Pharaoh Hotel]]> Hotel Pharaoh was built in 2008 and Kiev acquired one more five-star hotel. The special appeal of the hotel is its location – hotel Pharaoh is on Dnieper floating moorage.

Four-deck ship-hotel Pharaoh has all necessary conditions for memorable recreation and work. On three floors of the hotel, it is also called aqua-hotel, there are 25 comfortable rooms, elements of business, entertaining and health-improving infrastructure. The top, fourth floor is occupied with large observation deck from which one can see the picturesque view of Dnieper and Kiev. In frost free season the deck is appropriate for stand-up meals, banquets and other events.

All hotel Pharaoh interiors are performed with royal luxury, characteristic for Ancient Egypt. The hotel staff attends to all guests’ needs and tries to fulfill and forestall each their wish. Besides, Hotel Pharaoh has the advantage of its location in Kiev downtown – metro stations are near at hand, two main Kiev sights Kievo-Pecherskaya Lavra and Mariinsky Palace are not far away too.

Check in – 14:00, check out – 12:00

]]> <![CDATA[Pharaoh Hotel]]> Hotel Pharaoh was built in 2008 and Kiev acquired one more five-star hotel. The special appeal of the hotel is its location – hotel Pharaoh is on Dnieper floating moorage.

Check in – 14:00, check out – 12:00

]]> http://maps.interesniy.kiev.ua/streets/naberezhnoe-shosse/otel-faraon <![CDATA[Pharaoh Hotel]]> 16931

UA 50.4458326963 30.5018213137 <![CDATA[Express Hotel]]> Hotel Express is situated in the center of Kiev, a few steps away from the picturesque Botanical garden, famous St. Vladymyr cathedral and metro station Universytet.
20-25 min. walk to the Central Railway Station and Khreshchatik street.
39 km to The Boryspil International airport.

http://expresskiev.com

]]> <![CDATA[Express Hotel]]> Hotel Express is situated in the center of Kiev, a few steps away from the picturesque Botanical garden, famous St. Vladymyr cathedral and metro station Universytet.
20-25 min. walk to the Central Railway Station and Khreshchatik street.
39 km to The Boryspil International airport.

http://expresskiev.com

]]> http://maps.interesniy.kiev.ua/streets/shevchenko-tarasa-bulvar/gostinitsa-ekspress <![CDATA[Express Hotel]]> 16916

UA 50.4685135328 30.5250191689 <![CDATA[Dniprovskiy Captain Club ]]> Kiev Hotel on water Captain Club is anchored at the shore of the Dnipro River. The ancient river imparts a charm of calmness, quietness and smoothness to the hotel's atmosphere. Short unhurried walk, and you are at Kiev's heart.

The hotel's name is explained simply - every guest of the hotel, is a captain, captain of his life and rest.

www.dneprovskiy.com

]]> <![CDATA[Dniprovskiy Captain Club ]]> Kiev Hotel on water Captain Club is anchored at the shore of the Dnipro River. The ancient river imparts a charm of calmness, quietness and smoothness to the hotel's atmosphere. Short unhurried walk, and you are at Kiev's heart.

The hotel's name is explained simply - every guest of the hotel, is a captain, captain of his life and rest.

www.dneprovskiy.com

]]> http://maps.interesniy.kiev.ua/streets/naberezhno-kreshchatitskaya/otel-na-vode-dneprovskiy <![CDATA[Dniprovskiy Captain Club ]]> 16920

UA 50.4361733344 30.525260254 <![CDATA[President Hotel]]> President Hotel is located in the downtown of Kiev. It has a great territory and extensive service infrastructure. Hotel has 322 comfortable rooms. The wide room base is represented by various room categories to satisfy any type of budget.
The hotel is situated 39 kilometres from international airport Borispol and in 5 kilometres from central railway station. It will take 15 minutes walk to get to the main square of Kiev – Maidan Nezalezhnosti.
In the Slovyanskiy A La Carte restaurant you can taste various dishes of Slavic and European cuisine; you can also arrange a business-meeting or just have a rest drinking cocktail or watching football match on a big plasma screen. If you wish to hold a business-meeting President Hotel offers various style conference halls from 12 till 465 persons. You can also visit Finnish sauna, Turkish bath, gym, swimming-pool and order massage in the Health&Beauty Center.

http://presidenthotel.com.ua/

]]> <![CDATA[President Hotel]]> President Hotel is located in the downtown of Kiev. It has a great territory and extensive service infrastructure. Hotel has 322 comfortable rooms. The wide room base is represented by various room categories to satisfy any type of budget.
The hotel is situated 39 kilometres from international airport Borispol and in 5 kilometres from central railway station. It will take 15 minutes walk to get to the main square of Kiev – Maidan Nezalezhnosti.
In the Slovyanskiy A La Carte restaurant you can taste various dishes of Slavic and European cuisine; you can also arrange a business-meeting or just have a rest drinking cocktail or watching football match on a big plasma screen. If you wish to hold a business-meeting President Hotel offers various style conference halls from 12 till 465 persons. You can also visit Finnish sauna, Turkish bath, gym, swimming-pool and order massage in the Health&Beauty Center.

http://presidenthotel.com.ua/

]]> http://maps.interesniy.kiev.ua/streets/gospitalnaya/prezident-otel <![CDATA[President Hotel]]> 16922

UA 50.4411713797 30.5497944934 <![CDATA[Salute Hotel]]> It`s one of the most comfortable and cosy hotels in Kiev with 92 guestrooms: 12 economy single rooms, 70 standard rooms with a balcony and 10 suites with a leaving room and two balconies.The hotel was built in 1984. Avraam Miletskiy, the author of project, realized the spirit of Soviet futurism, constructivism and the flight of technical thought of that period both in exterior and interior of the building. Due to extraordinary architecture and it`s excellent location in the heart of Pechersk central district, the hotel Salute could be considered as one of the symbols of Kiev.

http://www.salute.kiev.ua/en/index_en.htm

]]> <![CDATA[Salute Hotel]]> It`s one of the most comfortable and cosy hotels in Kiev with 92 guestrooms: 12 economy single rooms, 70 standard rooms with a balcony and 10 suites with a leaving room and two balconies.The hotel was built in 1984. Avraam Miletskiy, the author of project, realized the spirit of Soviet futurism, constructivism and the flight of technical thought of that period both in exterior and interior of the building. Due to extraordinary architecture and it`s excellent location in the heart of Pechersk central district, the hotel Salute could be considered as one of the symbols of Kiev.

http://www.salute.kiev.ua/en/index_en.htm

]]> http://maps.interesniy.kiev.ua/streets/mazepy-ivana/gostinitsa-salyut <![CDATA[Salute Hotel]]> 16923

UA 50.442849344 30.518806746 <![CDATA[St. Petersburg Hotel]]> The St. Petersburg Hotel has old traditions of hospitality, it has already marked its half a century anniversary.
The hotel complex is situated in an excellent building of Kiev - the monument of the architecture built in 1901 according to the project of the architect Y. Zecktser - made in neorenaissance and classic style.
The hotel is placed in the histirical, cultural and business center of the capital in several steps from famous Khreschatik street. It takes only 40 minutes to get to Boryspyl International Airport and 10 min to the Central Railway Station.
The hotel is certified as a two-stars hotel, but the majority of the rooms corresponds to the higher category, the are supplied with the up-to-date equipment and furniture.

http://mysteriouskiev.com/transport/hotels/2/saint-petersburg-hotel/

]]> <![CDATA[St. Petersburg Hotel]]> The St. Petersburg Hotel has old traditions of hospitality, it has already marked its half a century anniversary.
The hotel complex is situated in an excellent building of Kiev - the monument of the architecture built in 1901 according to the project of the architect Y. Zecktser - made in neorenaissance and classic style.
The hotel is placed in the histirical, cultural and business center of the capital in several steps from famous Khreschatik street. It takes only 40 minutes to get to Boryspyl International Airport and 10 min to the Central Railway Station.
The hotel is certified as a two-stars hotel, but the majority of the rooms corresponds to the higher category, the are supplied with the up-to-date equipment and furniture.

http://mysteriouskiev.com/transport/hotels/2/saint-petersburg-hotel/

]]> http://maps.interesniy.kiev.ua/streets/shevchenko-tarasa-bulvar/gostinitsa-sankt-peterburg <![CDATA[St. Petersburg Hotel]]> 16912

UA 50.4532473944 30.5183094621 <![CDATA[Hyatt Regency Kiev]]> Hyatt Regency Kiev is a luxurious 5-star hotel in a prime location in the centre of Kiev. Guests of the hotel have easy access to Bohdan Khmelnytsky Monument, Saint Sophia Cathedral and Saint Andrew's Church. St. Michael's Golden-Domed Monastery, Independence Square and Golden Gate are also not far away.

http://www.hyatt.com/hyatt/index.jsp

]]> <![CDATA[Hyatt Regency Kiev]]> Hyatt Regency Kiev is a luxurious 5-star hotel in a prime location in the centre of Kiev. Guests of the hotel have easy access to Bohdan Khmelnytsky Monument, Saint Sophia Cathedral and Saint Andrew's Church. St. Michael's Golden-Domed Monastery, Independence Square and Golden Gate are also not far away.

http://www.hyatt.com/hyatt/index.jsp

]]> http://maps.interesniy.kiev.ua/streets/tarasovoy-ally/otel-hyatt-regency-kiev <![CDATA[Hyatt Regency Kiev]]> 16900

UA 50.4458077926 30.5379805549 <![CDATA[Kiev Hotel]]> Kiev Hotel is situated in the business and political center of the city - the aristocratic urban district Lypky.
At some steps from the hotel there are buildings of Verkhovna Rada, Cabinet of Ministers, Presidential Administration and National Bank of Ukraine.
Today multiple spectacular private residences are concentrated here. The prevailing parts of such former private residences are utilized as premises for ceremonial receptions and diplomatic missions.
A magic view is opening from the Hotel windows: the ancient city, the mighty Dnipro river, Maryinskiy Palace and beautiful park.

]]> <![CDATA[Kiev Hotel]]> Kiev Hotel is situated in the business and political center of the city - the aristocratic urban district Lypky.
At some steps from the hotel there are buildings of Verkhovna Rada, Cabinet of Ministers, Presidential Administration and National Bank of Ukraine.
Today multiple spectacular private residences are concentrated here. The prevailing parts of such former private residences are utilized as premises for ceremonial receptions and diplomatic missions.
A magic view is opening from the Hotel windows: the ancient city, the mighty Dnipro river, Maryinskiy Palace and beautiful park.

]]> http://maps.interesniy.kiev.ua/streets/grushevskogo-mihaila/gostinitsa-kiev <![CDATA[Kiev Hotel]]> 16899

UA 50.459744377 30.5232810974 <![CDATA[Impressa Hotel]]> Impressa Hotel is one of Kiev's most charming and understated luxury hotels. It is located in the very heart of the historic city of Kiev, in Podil. Impressa Hotel combines the charm of the historical part of Kiev and European design. 18 rooms are individually decorated and furnished in the high luxury style. Each is well-equipped to meet the exacting criteria of today's international travelers.

www.impressa.com.ua

]]> <![CDATA[Impressa Hotel]]> Impressa Hotel is one of Kiev's most charming and understated luxury hotels. It is located in the very heart of the historic city of Kiev, in Podil. Impressa Hotel combines the charm of the historical part of Kiev and European design. 18 rooms are individually decorated and furnished in the high luxury style. Each is well-equipped to meet the exacting criteria of today's international travelers.

www.impressa.com.ua

]]> http://maps.interesniy.kiev.ua/streets/sagaydachnogo-petra/gostinitsa-impressa <![CDATA[Impressa Hotel]]> 16893

UA 50.4508916176 30.5127024651 <![CDATA[The cage with the crows]]> Their names are Cyril, Carlos, and Corbin. They live in a huge cage in an ordinary court in the city center. Residents of the court, and their guests look after them and make up legends about where these birds came from.

]]> <![CDATA[The cage with the crows]]> Their names are Cyril, Carlos, and Corbin. They live in a huge cage in an ordinary court in the city center. Residents of the court, and their guests look after them and make up legends about where these birds came from.

]]> http://maps.interesniy.kiev.ua/streets/reytarskaya/kletka-s-voronami <![CDATA[The cage with the crows]]> 16887

UA 50.4908661461 30.5364561182 <![CDATA[Moskovskyi Bridge]]> The bridge was opened in 1976. It consists of three parts. Initially it had 3 lanes in both directions.
Moskovskyi Bridge is a key structure on the northern end of the Kiev Smaller Ring Road, connecting Petrivka to the densely-populated north-eastern residential neighborhoods, mainly Troieschyna. From the moment of its construction the bridge was built as a high-speed motorway, which it remains to this day.

]]> <![CDATA[Moskovskyi Bridge]]> The bridge was opened in 1976. It consists of three parts. Initially it had 3 lanes in both directions.
Moskovskyi Bridge is a key structure on the northern end of the Kiev Smaller Ring Road, connecting Petrivka to the densely-populated north-eastern residential neighborhoods, mainly Troieschyna. From the moment of its construction the bridge was built as a high-speed motorway, which it remains to this day.

]]> http://maps.interesniy.kiev.ua/streets/vatutina-generala-prospekt/moskovskiy-most <![CDATA[Moskovskyi Bridge]]> 16888

UA 50.4486532293 30.5272822406 <![CDATA[Ukraina Hotel (Ukraine)]]> Hotel Ukraine can boast of its unique position in the very heart of Kiev, as it is often called – the Independence Square (Maidan Nezalezhnosti). And that’s what it’s really is – the centre of cultural, political and social life of the capital. The Secretariat of the President of Ukraine, Verkhovna Rada, the Cabinet of Ministers, the National Bank, the City Council, the Central Post Office, shopping malls as well as the city’s prominent theaters, night clubs and other attractions are all within easy reach of the hotel.

http://www.ukraine-hotel.kiev.ua

]]> <![CDATA[Ukraina Hotel (Ukraine)]]> Hotel Ukraine can boast of its unique position in the very heart of Kiev, as it is often called – the Independence Square (Maidan Nezalezhnosti). And that’s what it’s really is – the centre of cultural, political and social life of the capital. The Secretariat of the President of Ukraine, Verkhovna Rada, the Cabinet of Ministers, the National Bank, the City Council, the Central Post Office, shopping malls as well as the city’s prominent theaters, night clubs and other attractions are all within easy reach of the hotel.

http://www.ukraine-hotel.kiev.ua

]]> http://maps.interesniy.kiev.ua/streets/institutskaya/gostinichniy-kompleks-ukraina <![CDATA[Ukraina Hotel (Ukraine)]]> 16891

UA 50.468226717 30.5119299889 <![CDATA[Domus Hotel]]> Domus Hotel is a business-class hotel in Kiev. It is situated in the historical center of Kiev. It combines the charm of the historical part of Kiev and the European design.
It has a meeting room (max 15 persons), internet, Ukrainian and Italian dishes in cosy restaurant. There is also flexible discount system.

http://www.domus-hotel.kiev.ua

]]> <![CDATA[Domus Hotel]]> Domus Hotel is a business-class hotel in Kiev. It is situated in the historical center of Kiev. It combines the charm of the historical part of Kiev and the European design.
It has a meeting room (max 15 persons), internet, Ukrainian and Italian dishes in cosy restaurant. There is also flexible discount system.

http://www.domus-hotel.kiev.ua

]]> http://maps.interesniy.kiev.ua/streets/yaroslavskaya/gostinitsa-domus <![CDATA[Domus Hotel]]> 16879

UA 50.4424049996 30.5175196242 <![CDATA[Premier Palace Hotel]]> The Premier Palace is one of the Premier Hotels collection, consisting of 6 elegant hotels in Ukraine.
The Premier Palace Hotel, built at the beginning of the 20th century in the heart of downtown Kiev, is one of the city's architectural heritage sites. Guests can enjoy its atmosphere of European comfort and luxury, where traditional hospitality meets contemporary style. The Hotel offers a variety of choices, from standard rooms to Presidential Apartments in Kiev.

http://www.premier-palace.com/

]]> <![CDATA[Premier Palace Hotel]]> The Premier Palace is one of the Premier Hotels collection, consisting of 6 elegant hotels in Ukraine.
The Premier Palace Hotel, built at the beginning of the 20th century in the heart of downtown Kiev, is one of the city's architectural heritage sites. Guests can enjoy its atmosphere of European comfort and luxury, where traditional hospitality meets contemporary style. The Hotel offers a variety of choices, from standard rooms to Presidential Apartments in Kiev.

http://www.premier-palace.com/

]]> http://maps.interesniy.kiev.ua/streets/shevchenko-tarasa-bulvar/gostinitsa-premjer-palats <![CDATA[Premier Palace Hotel]]> http://maps.interesniy.kiev.ua/streets/shevchenko-tarasa-bulvar/gostinitsa-premjer-palats <![CDATA[Premier Palace Hotel]]> 16880

UA 50.43581899 30.5237746239 <![CDATA[Rus Hotel]]> Rus Hotel is located in the heart of Kiev, close to the main street of the capital – Kreschatik and to the basic sights and central shopping centers of the city, and therefore is ideal both for a business trip and for leisure. Being a Kiev hotel, it provides policy and strategy favorable to the development of the business visits and tourism in Ukraine.

There are 450 comfortable rooms at your service in the hotel. All of them are air-conditioned, equipped with satellite television, direct international phone line, electronic security system and Wi-Fi Internet access. Not every hotel in Kiev or Ukraine in general can welcome its visitors with all these conveniences. Besides, Rus Hotel offers excellent conditions for conferences, banquets, business meetings and consultations. The hotel’s spacious conference hall can hold maximum 500 persons at a time, and banquet halls allow to have a pleasant working lunch and a corporate party for up to 1,000 persons.
http://www.hotelrus.kiev.ua

]]> <![CDATA[Rus Hotel]]> Rus Hotel is located in the heart of Kiev, close to the main street of the capital – Kreschatik and to the basic sights and central shopping centers of the city, and therefore is ideal both for a business trip and for leisure. Being a Kiev hotel, it provides policy and strategy favorable to the development of the business visits and tourism in Ukraine.

There are 450 comfortable rooms at your service in the hotel. All of them are air-conditioned, equipped with satellite television, direct international phone line, electronic security system and Wi-Fi Internet access. Not every hotel in Kiev or Ukraine in general can welcome its visitors with all these conveniences. Besides, Rus Hotel offers excellent conditions for conferences, banquets, business meetings and consultations. The hotel’s spacious conference hall can hold maximum 500 persons at a time, and banquet halls allow to have a pleasant working lunch and a corporate party for up to 1,000 persons.
http://www.hotelrus.kiev.ua

]]> http://maps.interesniy.kiev.ua/streets/gospitalnaya/gostinitsa-rus <![CDATA[Rus Hotel]]> 16881

UA 50.4335889635 30.5935296627 <![CDATA[Slavutich Hotel]]> Slavutich Hotel is situated on the left bank of the river Dnepr, one of the three most big rivers of Europe.The location of the Hotel caused its name: Slavutich – is Old Slavic name of the Dnepr. Entering the Slavutich hotel, you may find picturesque scenery outside of the Kiev-Pechersk Lavra, the legendary Kiev’s sacred place, and to the Vydubitky monastery. Visitors and exponents of the International Expocenter in the Brovarskoy Avenue choose “Slavutich” Hotel as one of the nearest (10 minutes) and one of the most hospitable hotels of the city. Choosing Slavutich Hotel you have a possibility to stay comfortably in the peaceful part of Kiev, which is often called Kiev Venice.

http://www.hotel-slavutich.com

]]> <![CDATA[Slavutich Hotel]]> Slavutich Hotel is situated on the left bank of the river Dnepr, one of the three most big rivers of Europe.The location of the Hotel caused its name: Slavutich – is Old Slavic name of the Dnepr. Entering the Slavutich hotel, you may find picturesque scenery outside of the Kiev-Pechersk Lavra, the legendary Kiev’s sacred place, and to the Vydubitky monastery. Visitors and exponents of the International Expocenter in the Brovarskoy Avenue choose “Slavutich” Hotel as one of the nearest (10 minutes) and one of the most hospitable hotels of the city. Choosing Slavutich Hotel you have a possibility to stay comfortably in the peaceful part of Kiev, which is often called Kiev Venice.

http://www.hotel-slavutich.com

]]> http://maps.interesniy.kiev.ua/streets/entuziastov/gostinitsa-slavutich <![CDATA[Slavutich Hotel]]> 16882

UA 50.431897754 30.5232947288 <![CDATA[Sport Hotel]]> The 3 star Sport Hotel is located in the city centre close to the Olympic Sport Centre and Stadium. Only 15 minutes to reach Lva Tolstogo and Khreschatyk Streets, in downtown Kiev. The Hotel is located 30 km far from the International Boryspol Airport and 5 km from the Railway station. The nearest tube station is Olympiyska.

The Sport Hotel offers 6 room categories: Suites and Superior suites, semi-suites, triple, twin, and single rooms. Suites and Superior suites consist of 2 rooms: living-room and bedroom. All other room categories consist of 1 room. All rooms are equipped with TV-set, telephone, refrigerator. Suites, Superior suites and semi-suites are supplied with air-conditioners. There are no air-conditioners in the standard rooms.

]]> <![CDATA[Sport Hotel]]> The 3 star Sport Hotel is located in the city centre close to the Olympic Sport Centre and Stadium. Only 15 minutes to reach Lva Tolstogo and Khreschatyk Streets, in downtown Kiev. The Hotel is located 30 km far from the International Boryspol Airport and 5 km from the Railway station. The nearest tube station is Olympiyska.

The Sport Hotel offers 6 room categories: Suites and Superior suites, semi-suites, triple, twin, and single rooms. Suites and Superior suites consist of 2 rooms: living-room and bedroom. All other room categories consist of 1 room. All rooms are equipped with TV-set, telephone, refrigerator. Suites, Superior suites and semi-suites are supplied with air-conditioners. There are no air-conditioners in the standard rooms.

]]> http://maps.interesniy.kiev.ua/streets/bolshaya-vasilkovskaya/gostinitsa-sport <![CDATA[Sport Hotel]]> 16883

UA 50.4508406519 30.5970284577 <![CDATA[Tourist Hotel]]> Located on the left bank of the Dniper River, three-star 27 storey Tourist hotel is the largest hotel in Kiev. The hotel is 10 minutes to reach the city center by any means of transport. The metro station “Livoberezhna” is right outside the hotel. The best views with all of Kiev’s landscape, the Dniper River, Kyievo-Pechers’ka Lavra and many others are seen from the top floor rooms of the hotel.

http://hotel-tourist.kiev.ua

]]> <![CDATA[Tourist Hotel]]> Located on the left bank of the Dniper River, three-star 27 storey Tourist hotel is the largest hotel in Kiev. The hotel is 10 minutes to reach the city center by any means of transport. The metro station “Livoberezhna” is right outside the hotel. The best views with all of Kiev’s landscape, the Dniper River, Kyievo-Pechers’ka Lavra and many others are seen from the top floor rooms of the hotel.

http://hotel-tourist.kiev.ua

]]> http://maps.interesniy.kiev.ua/streets/okipnoy-raisy/gostinitsa-turist <![CDATA[Tourist Hotel]]> 16873

UA 50.3804671471 30.8634389332 <![CDATA[Korona Hotel]]> Korona Hotel has been successfully operating the hotel market since 2005.
The hotel is located very convenient - close to the Boryspil airport and only in 25 minutes from the historic centre of Kiev. The hotel has 33 spacious and modern rooms of Standard, Junior Suite and Deluxe Suite.
It offers the following services: airport transfer, breakfast included, free high speed internet access wi-fi in every room, underground parking, an ATM, rent a PC and office equipment, translation services and special rates for passengers of Boryspol airport.

http://www.hotelkorona.com.ua

]]> <![CDATA[Korona Hotel]]> Korona Hotel has been successfully operating the hotel market since 2005.
The hotel is located very convenient - close to the Boryspil airport and only in 25 minutes from the historic centre of Kiev. The hotel has 33 spacious and modern rooms of Standard, Junior Suite and Deluxe Suite.
It offers the following services: airport transfer, breakfast included, free high speed internet access wi-fi in every room, underground parking, an ATM, rent a PC and office equipment, translation services and special rates for passengers of Boryspol airport.

http://www.hotelkorona.com.ua

]]> http://maps.interesniy.kiev.ua/streets/borispolskoe-shosse/gostinitsa-korona <![CDATA[Korona Hotel]]> 16874

UA 50.4513727413 30.5250880933 <![CDATA[Khreschatik Hotel]]> Great downtown location of Hotel Khreschatyk makes it a favourite place for many guests of the capital.
http://www.hotel-khreschatyk.kiev.ua/en/

]]> <![CDATA[Khreschatik Hotel]]> Great downtown location of Hotel Khreschatyk makes it a favourite place for many guests of the capital.
http://www.hotel-khreschatyk.kiev.ua/en/

]]> http://maps.interesniy.kiev.ua/streets/kreshchatik/gostinitsa-kreshchatik <![CDATA[Khreschatik Hotel]]> 16875

UA 50.4461096788 30.4934990999 <![CDATA[Lybid Hotel]]> The name of the Hotel is related with a history of the city. According to the legend Kiev was founded by three brothers – princes – Kyi, Chshek, Khoriv and their sister Lybid. In honor of one of the brothers – Kyi the capital of Ukraine was named, the name of sister was inherited by our Hotel.
Lybid Hotel was built in 1970 and fully renovated in 1998-2002. Nowadays it is on of the best Hotel of the capital of Ukraine.
Due the individual design -modern 17-floors building justifies the name – Lybid.
There are beautiful views on the Pobeda square and Shevchenko blvr. from rooms. There is big shopping mall UKRAINA near the Hotel. The architectural decision of rooms creates feeling of space. Modern furniture and tastefully selected elements help to feel a comfort and domestic atmosphere.

http://www.hotellybid.com.ua

]]> <![CDATA[Lybid Hotel]]> The name of the Hotel is related with a history of the city. According to the legend Kiev was founded by three brothers – princes – Kyi, Chshek, Khoriv and their sister Lybid. In honor of one of the brothers – Kyi the capital of Ukraine was named, the name of sister was inherited by our Hotel.
Lybid Hotel was built in 1970 and fully renovated in 1998-2002. Nowadays it is on of the best Hotel of the capital of Ukraine.
Due the individual design -modern 17-floors building justifies the name – Lybid.
There are beautiful views on the Pobeda square and Shevchenko blvr. from rooms. There is big shopping mall UKRAINA near the Hotel. The architectural decision of rooms creates feeling of space. Modern furniture and tastefully selected elements help to feel a comfort and domestic atmosphere.

http://www.hotellybid.com.ua

]]> http://maps.interesniy.kiev.ua/streets/pobedy-ploshchad/gostinitsa-lybid <![CDATA[Lybid Hotel]]> 16870

UA 50.4514331803 30.5278327632 <![CDATA[Dnipro Hotel]]> Dnipro Hotel is an award-winning luxurious hotel located in the center of the ancient city Kiev. It is situated at the European Square at the beginning of the famous main street Khreshchatyk. It’s only minutes away from all the major attractions of the city including the Independence Square (Maidan Nezalezhnosti), the Golden Gates, St. Sophia Cathedral, St. Michael’s Golden-Domed Monastery, St. Andrew’s Church, Andrew's Descent (Andriyivsky Uzviz), the Kiev-Pechersk Lavra (The Monastery of the Caves), Maryinsky Palace, the National Philharmonic Hall and the Opera House and many others.

http://www.dniprohotel.ua/ru/info/home

]]> <![CDATA[Dnipro Hotel]]> Dnipro Hotel is an award-winning luxurious hotel located in the center of the ancient city Kiev. It is situated at the European Square at the beginning of the famous main street Khreshchatyk. It’s only minutes away from all the major attractions of the city including the Independence Square (Maidan Nezalezhnosti), the Golden Gates, St. Sophia Cathedral, St. Michael’s Golden-Domed Monastery, St. Andrew’s Church, Andrew's Descent (Andriyivsky Uzviz), the Kiev-Pechersk Lavra (The Monastery of the Caves), Maryinsky Palace, the National Philharmonic Hall and the Opera House and many others.

http://www.dniprohotel.ua/ru/info/home

]]> http://maps.interesniy.kiev.ua/streets/kreshchatik/gostinitsa-dnepr <![CDATA[Dnipro Hotel]]> 16872

UA 50.4515379893 30.5221370598 <![CDATA[Kazatskiy Hotel]]> Situated in the heart of downtown on the Independence Square (Maydan Nazalezhnosti) the hotel is known for its prime location. Hotel Kazatskiy is less than a minute away from the central street of Kiev- Kreshchatik (Khreshchatyk) and just 5-10 minutes away from other major tourist sights(St. Sophia Cathedral, St. Michael’s Golden-Domed Monastery, St. Andrew’s Church, Andriyivskyy Descent, etc.) which is a perfect location for travelers willing to discover historical and cultural treasures of the capital.

http://www.kozatskiy.kiev.ua

]]> <![CDATA[Kazatskiy Hotel]]> Situated in the heart of downtown on the Independence Square (Maydan Nazalezhnosti) the hotel is known for its prime location. Hotel Kazatskiy is less than a minute away from the central street of Kiev- Kreshchatik (Khreshchatyk) and just 5-10 minutes away from other major tourist sights(St. Sophia Cathedral, St. Michael’s Golden-Domed Monastery, St. Andrew’s Church, Andriyivskyy Descent, etc.) which is a perfect location for travelers willing to discover historical and cultural treasures of the capital.

http://www.kozatskiy.kiev.ua

]]> 16858

UA 50.457605034 30.609546881 <![CDATA[Bratislava Hotel]]> The complex Bratislava is located near metro station Darnitsa, in one of the most picturesque places in Kiev, on the left bank of the Dnipro River. Here the history adjoins to the present, the hotel is surrounded by architectural and historical monuments.

http://www.bratislava.com.ua

]]> <![CDATA[Bratislava Hotel]]> The complex Bratislava is located near metro station Darnitsa, in one of the most picturesque places in Kiev, on the left bank of the Dnipro River. Here the history adjoins to the present, the hotel is surrounded by architectural and historical monuments.

http://www.bratislava.com.ua

]]> http://maps.interesniy.kiev.ua/streets/malyshko-andreya/gostinitsa-bratislava <![CDATA[Bratislava Hotel]]> 16859

UA 50.4589699818 30.5242734577 <![CDATA[Riviera Hotel]]> 79 rooms of “Riviera” in the center of Kiev with interiors in European classical style meet the most modern hotel standards. Warm restrained colours creating cosy and dreamy atmosphere are combined with a wide screen satellite TV, Wi-Fi Internet and climate control. Moreover, we have an excellent collection of pictures that add uniqueness to each room. The celebrities of Ukrainian and foreign show business have already appreciated the hotel’s cosy luxury and convenient location.

http://www.rivierahotel.com.ua

]]> <![CDATA[Riviera Hotel]]> 79 rooms of “Riviera” in the center of Kiev with interiors in European classical style meet the most modern hotel standards. Warm restrained colours creating cosy and dreamy atmosphere are combined with a wide screen satellite TV, Wi-Fi Internet and climate control. Moreover, we have an excellent collection of pictures that add uniqueness to each room. The celebrities of Ukrainian and foreign show business have already appreciated the hotel’s cosy luxury and convenient location.

http://www.rivierahotel.com.ua

]]> http://maps.interesniy.kiev.ua/streets/sagaydachnogo-petra/gostinitsa-rivjera-na-podole <![CDATA[Riviera Hotel]]> 16862

UA 50.4592102266 30.5154127202 <![CDATA[Vozdvyzhensky Hotel]]> Vozdvyzhensky hotel-boutique is one of the most elegant and conceptually thought over places in the capital. The garden overwhelms all hotel spaces with Chambre concept-store as a starting point. Here fashion and nature organically interweave. Among the celebrities who have visited this place are Alexander Vasiliyev, a fashion historian, Yves Thuries, a member of the French Culinary Academy, Gideon Kremer, a world-renown violinist.

http://www.vozdvyzhensky.com

]]> <![CDATA[Vozdvyzhensky Hotel]]> Vozdvyzhensky hotel-boutique is one of the most elegant and conceptually thought over places in the capital. The garden overwhelms all hotel spaces with Chambre concept-store as a starting point. Here fashion and nature organically interweave. Among the celebrities who have visited this place are Alexander Vasiliyev, a fashion historian, Yves Thuries, a member of the French Culinary Academy, Gideon Kremer, a world-renown violinist.

http://www.vozdvyzhensky.com

]]> http://maps.interesniy.kiev.ua/streets/vozdvizhenskaya/otel-vozdvizhenskiy <![CDATA[Vozdvyzhensky Hotel]]> 16864

UA 50.461001116 30.526907444 <![CDATA[Bogdan Khmelnitsky Hotel]]> Ship of Bogdan Khmelnitsky - a place for those whose soul yearns for romance, but not in the least want to sacrifice comfort. Living legend of the mid-twentieth century - a real wheel steamer, which had virtually no on the Dnieper River - at your service! The program rest is up to you, perhaps nearly all - well-known musicians invited entertainers, movie stars, fireworks, cruises along the Dnieper river on your routes, stopping on the islands for a picnic in the fresh air far away from civilization as well as for an unforgettable fishing.
Its rebirth and Bogdan Khmelnitsky, "celebrated in June 2005. This was not simply a return to the water, it was a transformation from traditional Soviet ship-worker in the elite super comfortable boat. In winter, when the shipping navigation is closed, our ship will be happy to receive guests exclusively as a hotel. Rooms consistent service 4-star hotel.

http://www.vipteplohid.kiev.ua

]]> <![CDATA[Bogdan Khmelnitsky Hotel]]> Ship of Bogdan Khmelnitsky - a place for those whose soul yearns for romance, but not in the least want to sacrifice comfort. Living legend of the mid-twentieth century - a real wheel steamer, which had virtually no on the Dnieper River - at your service! The program rest is up to you, perhaps nearly all - well-known musicians invited entertainers, movie stars, fireworks, cruises along the Dnieper river on your routes, stopping on the islands for a picnic in the fresh air far away from civilization as well as for an unforgettable fishing.
Its rebirth and Bogdan Khmelnitsky, "celebrated in June 2005. This was not simply a return to the water, it was a transformation from traditional Soviet ship-worker in the elite super comfortable boat. In winter, when the shipping navigation is closed, our ship will be happy to receive guests exclusively as a hotel. Rooms consistent service 4-star hotel.

http://www.vipteplohid.kiev.ua

]]> http://maps.interesniy.kiev.ua/streets/naberezhno-kreshchatitskaya/gostinitsa-bogdana-hmelnitskogo <![CDATA[Bogdan Khmelnitsky Hotel]]> 16851

UA 50.4505773688 30.5964946747 <![CDATA[Adria Hotel]]> The Adria Hotel is located on the left bank of the Dniper River, 20 minutes from the airport Barispol and approximately 10 minutes to the center of the capital of Ukraine by car. The Hotel Adria gives you the chance of booking guided tours about Kiev to discover the immense artistic heritage of the capital city of Ukraine.

http://www.adria.kiev.ua

]]> <![CDATA[Adria Hotel]]> The Adria Hotel is located on the left bank of the Dniper River, 20 minutes from the airport Barispol and approximately 10 minutes to the center of the capital of Ukraine by car. The Hotel Adria gives you the chance of booking guided tours about Kiev to discover the immense artistic heritage of the capital city of Ukraine.

http://www.adria.kiev.ua

]]> http://maps.interesniy.kiev.ua/streets/okipnoy-raisy/gostinitsa-adriya <![CDATA[Adria Hotel]]> 16846

UA 50.4506456839 30.5303835869 <![CDATA[Monument to Lobanovskii]]> On the territory of Dynamo stadium you can find the monument to Valeriy Lobanovsky, a renowned football player and acclaimed Dynamo football team coach. The monument was opened on May 11, 2003 before the first anniversary of the death of Valeriy Lobanovsky.
Today, the stadium is named after the famous footballer. The bronze sculpture of Lobanovsky is represented seated on a coaches' bench. The coach is watching the game. Lines from "Yellow Sunflower", a song by Yu. Rybchinsky dedicated to the "Dynamo" coach, are carved on the monument. The pedestal of the monument is in the form of a ball.

]]> <![CDATA[Monument to Lobanovskii]]> On the territory of Dynamo stadium you can find the monument to Valeriy Lobanovsky, a renowned football player and acclaimed Dynamo football team coach. The monument was opened on May 11, 2003 before the first anniversary of the death of Valeriy Lobanovsky.
Today, the stadium is named after the famous footballer. The bronze sculpture of Lobanovsky is represented seated on a coaches' bench. The coach is watching the game. Lines from "Yellow Sunflower", a song by Yu. Rybchinsky dedicated to the "Dynamo" coach, are carved on the monument. The pedestal of the monument is in the form of a ball.

]]> http://maps.interesniy.kiev.ua/streets/grushevskogo-mihaila/pamyatnik-lobanovskomu-v_v <![CDATA[Monument to Lobanovskii]]> http://maps.interesniy.kiev.ua/streets/grushevskogo-mihaila/pamyatnik-lobanovskomu-v_v <![CDATA[Monument to Lobanovskii]]> 16849

UA 50.4514654577 30.5098700523 <![CDATA[Radisson Hotel]]> A reflection of the city's majestic past and promising future, the Radisson Blu Hotel, Kiev boasts stunning architecture in the heart of the historical district. Located a short walk from Khreschatyk, the city's main street, the hotel affords instant access to government offices, chic shopping and impressive churches. This Kiev hotel features premier services and amenities such as international cuisine, a cigar bar, fitness centre and well-furnished meeting facilities. Whether in town on business or enjoying a Ukraine holiday, guests indulge in world-class amenities that ensure an ideal stay.

http://www.radissonblu.com/hotel-kiev

]]> <![CDATA[Radisson Hotel]]> A reflection of the city's majestic past and promising future, the Radisson Blu Hotel, Kiev boasts stunning architecture in the heart of the historical district. Located a short walk from Khreschatyk, the city's main street, the hotel affords instant access to government offices, chic shopping and impressive churches. This Kiev hotel features premier services and amenities such as international cuisine, a cigar bar, fitness centre and well-furnished meeting facilities. Whether in town on business or enjoying a Ukraine holiday, guests indulge in world-class amenities that ensure an ideal stay.

http://www.radissonblu.com/hotel-kiev

]]> http://maps.interesniy.kiev.ua/streets/yaroslavov-val/gostinitsa-radisson <![CDATA[Radisson Hotel]]> 16840

UA 50.4584056353 30.516092788 <![CDATA[The Ukrainian National Museum of History]]> Officially, the Museum was opened in 1904. The Museum exhibit contains a collection from excavations, which belonged to the founders of the Museum and many famous archaeologists of the time. At first, it existed only at the expense of patrons, and in 1909 it was assigned an annual state subsidy.

The Museum exhibit shows the development of society in the territory of Ukraine from ancient times to the present day. Household items of first Trypillya settlements, weapons and armor of ancient Polovtsy, materials of Kievan Rus period, the era of Soviet rule and even a small exhibition of the Orange Revolution are presented among the exhibits.

]]> <![CDATA[The Ukrainian National Museum of History]]> Officially, the Museum was opened in 1904. The Museum exhibit contains a collection from excavations, which belonged to the founders of the Museum and many famous archaeologists of the time. At first, it existed only at the expense of patrons, and in 1909 it was assigned an annual state subsidy.

]]> http://maps.interesniy.kiev.ua/streets/vladimirskaya/natsionalniy-muzey-istorii-ukrainy <![CDATA[The Ukrainian National Museum of History]]> 16841

UA 50.4471068274 30.5318641765 <![CDATA[National Bank of Ukraine]]> The building of the Ukrainian National Bank is over 100 years old. It was built in early Renaissance style and has survived revolution and two world wars. The griffons; emblems of Kyiv, Podillia, and Volyn regions; symbols of trade, transportation, industry, and agriculture on the outside of the building have remained intact and have not been changed since construction. While renovation and restoration has preserved much of he building’s features, however, some have alas been lost. During the last period of renovation the aroma of roses – which emanated from the garden in the interior courtyard and was delivered to the rest of the building via a special ventilation system - was lost.

]]> <![CDATA[National Bank of Ukraine]]> The building of the Ukrainian National Bank is over 100 years old. It was built in early Renaissance style and has survived revolution and two world wars. The griffons; emblems of Kyiv, Podillia, and Volyn regions; symbols of trade, transportation, industry, and agriculture on the outside of the building have remained intact and have not been changed since construction. While renovation and restoration has preserved much of he building’s features, however, some have alas been lost. During the last period of renovation the aroma of roses – which emanated from the garden in the interior courtyard and was delivered to the rest of the building via a special ventilation system - was lost.

]]> http://maps.interesniy.kiev.ua/streets/institutskaya/natsionalniy-bank-ukrainy <![CDATA[National Bank of Ukraine]]> 16842

UA 50.4493203529 30.5384087563 <![CDATA[Monument to Michail Glinko]]> On the anniversary of the musician's birthday the monument was established in front of the Music School at Museinyi lane in 1904.

]]> <![CDATA[Monument to Michail Glinko]]> On the anniversary of the musician's birthday the monument was established in front of the Music School at Museinyi lane in 1904.

]]> http://maps.interesniy.kiev.ua/streets/grushevskogo-mihaila/pamyatnik-glinke-m_i <![CDATA[Monument to Michail Glinko]]> http://maps.interesniy.kiev.ua/streets/grushevskogo-mihaila/pamyatnik-glinke-m_i <![CDATA[Monument to Michail Glinko]]> http://maps.interesniy.kiev.ua/streets/grushevskogo-mihaila/pamyatnik-glinke-m_i <![CDATA[Monument to Michail Glinko]]> 16843

UA 50.4495662934 30.537314415 <![CDATA[Monument to Maria Zankovetskaya]]> Maria Zankovetskaya is a famous Ukrainian actreess. The Monument was established in 1974.

]]> <![CDATA[Monument to Maria Zankovetskaya]]> Maria Zankovetskaya is a famous Ukrainian actreess. The Monument was established in 1974.

]]> http://maps.interesniy.kiev.ua/streets/grushevskogo-mihaila/pamyatnik-zankovetskoy-m_k <![CDATA[Monument to Maria Zankovetskaya]]> http://maps.interesniy.kiev.ua/streets/grushevskogo-mihaila/pamyatnik-zankovetskoy-m_k <![CDATA[Monument to Maria Zankovetskaya]]> 16832

UA 50.4562061998 30.5270147428 <![CDATA[Monument to Prince Volodymyr]]> The monument to Prince Vladimir is one of the oldest monuments in Kiev. It is situated in a park Vladimir Hil (Vladimirskaya Gorka). Vladimir, known as "the Great," was responsible for Baptism in Kievan Rus. He is one of Kiev's most important historic figures.
This monument was the very first sculpturual monument. That's one of the reasons why the archbishop of Kiev argued against the building of “pagan” statue in honor of Christian prince who destroyed all of pagan statues. But anyway the wonderful monument of the cannonized prince with a cross appeared on Kiev hill in 1853. The pedestal of the monument is decorated with demi-relievo "Baptism of Rus" and a figure of archangel Michael. Initially the cross of the Prince was illuminated with the gas lamps but later it was changed to electric bulbs, so statue was clearly visible in the night.

]]> <![CDATA[Monument to Prince Volodymyr]]> The monument to Prince Vladimir is one of the oldest monuments in Kiev. It is situated in a park Vladimir Hil (Vladimirskaya Gorka). Vladimir, known as "the Great," was responsible for Baptism in Kievan Rus. He is one of Kiev's most important historic figures.
This monument was the very first sculpturual monument. That's one of the reasons why the archbishop of Kiev argued against the building of “pagan” statue in honor of Christian prince who destroyed all of pagan statues. But anyway the wonderful monument of the cannonized prince with a cross appeared on Kiev hill in 1853. The pedestal of the monument is decorated with demi-relievo "Baptism of Rus" and a figure of archangel Michael. Initially the cross of the Prince was illuminated with the gas lamps but later it was changed to electric bulbs, so statue was clearly visible in the night.

]]> http://maps.interesniy.kiev.ua/streets/vladimirskiy-spusk/pamyatnik-knyazyu-vladimiru-velikomu <![CDATA[Monument to Prince Volodymyr]]> http://maps.interesniy.kiev.ua/streets/vladimirskiy-spusk/pamyatnik-knyazyu-vladimiru-velikomu <![CDATA[Monument to Prince Volodymyr]]> http://maps.interesniy.kiev.ua/streets/vladimirskiy-spusk/pamyatnik-knyazyu-vladimiru-velikomu <![CDATA[Monument to Prince Volodymyr]]> 16824

UA 50.4475030861 30.5251479149 <![CDATA[Monument to Vladislav Gorodetsky]]> Vladislav Gorodetsky was a well-known architector of Kiev. From 1890s till 1910s he was working in Kiev and his most weel known works are National Art museum, House with Chimaeras, Karaite Kenasa and St. Nicholas Roman church. In 2004 in Passazh on Kreshchatic a monument to Gorodetskii appeared. You will find him not far from a cafe with a cup of coffee and his book "In the Jungles in Africa". Some tourists sit with him to drink some coffee or to take a picture.

]]> <![CDATA[Monument to Vladislav Gorodetsky]]> Vladislav Gorodetsky was a well-known architector of Kiev. From 1890s till 1910s he was working in Kiev and his most weel known works are National Art museum, House with Chimaeras, Karaite Kenasa and St. Nicholas Roman church. In 2004 in Passazh on Kreshchatic a monument to Gorodetskii appeared. You will find him not far from a cafe with a cup of coffee and his book "In the Jungles in Africa". Some tourists sit with him to drink some coffee or to take a picture.

]]> http://maps.interesniy.kiev.ua/streets/kreshchatik/pamyatnik-gorodetskomu-v_v <![CDATA[Monument to Vladislav Gorodetsky]]> http://maps.interesniy.kiev.ua/streets/kreshchatik/pamyatnik-gorodetskomu-v_v <![CDATA[Monument to Vladislav Gorodetsky]]> 16807

UA 50.458583225 30.4937446233 <![CDATA[St. Nicholas Cathedral of Intercession (Pokrovsky) Monastery]]> Pokrovskiy Convent was founded by Princess Alexandra Petrovna, the wife of tsar's Alexandr II brother - grand duke Nikolay Nikolaevich. She created the convent for poor woman who needed the asylum and wanted to devote oneself to God. The consecration of the future convent took place on the 11 of January 1889: on this day the foundation of church and princess house took place.This date is considered to be the day of the convent foundation. Alexandra Petrovna settled in the convent already at the time of construction and took here the veil with the name of Anastasia. Main temple - St. Nikolas cathedral was founded in 1896 in the presence of Tsar Nikolay II and his wife Alexandra Fedorovna. The Tsar himself endowed 80 thousand rubles for the construction.

]]> <![CDATA[St. Nicholas Cathedral of Intercession (Pokrovsky) Monastery]]> Pokrovskiy Convent was founded by Princess Alexandra Petrovna, the wife of tsar's Alexandr II brother - grand duke Nikolay Nikolaevich. She created the convent for poor woman who needed the asylum and wanted to devote oneself to God. The consecration of the future convent took place on the 11 of January 1889: on this day the foundation of church and princess house took place.This date is considered to be the day of the convent foundation. Alexandra Petrovna settled in the convent already at the time of construction and took here the veil with the name of Anastasia. Main temple - St. Nikolas cathedral was founded in 1896 in the presence of Tsar Nikolay II and his wife Alexandra Fedorovna. The Tsar himself endowed 80 thousand rubles for the construction.

]]> http://maps.interesniy.kiev.ua/streets/behterevskiy-pereulok/nikolaevskiy-sobor-pokrovskogo-zhenskogo-monastyrya <![CDATA[St. Nicholas Cathedral of Intercession (Pokrovsky) Monastery]]> http://maps.interesniy.kiev.ua/streets/behterevskiy-pereulok/nikolaevskiy-sobor-pokrovskogo-zhenskogo-monastyrya <![CDATA[St. Nicholas Cathedral of Intercession (Pokrovsky) Monastery]]> 16798

UA 50.458583225 30.5183243859 <![CDATA[Monument to Pronya and Golohvastov]]> This sculptural composition is dedicated to main characters of a popular movie Za Dvoma Zaitsiamy (meaning "killing two birds with one stone"), screened in 1961. The enamoured daughter of the well-off parents dreamed to ascend the magnificent staircase leading to the Saint Andrew's Church so that to marry there with her suitor Svyryd Golokhvastov who, in fact, loved another girl that was poor; but he intended to marry a fortune. Starring in this film were the outstanding actors, Margarita Krynytsia and Oleg Borisov. It is they that are depicted in the funny statues created by sculptors V.Shchur and V.Sivko (1999).

]]> <![CDATA[Monument to Pronya and Golohvastov]]> This sculptural composition is dedicated to main characters of a popular movie Za Dvoma Zaitsiamy (meaning "killing two birds with one stone"), screened in 1961. The enamoured daughter of the well-off parents dreamed to ascend the magnificent staircase leading to the Saint Andrew's Church so that to marry there with her suitor Svyryd Golokhvastov who, in fact, loved another girl that was poor; but he intended to marry a fortune. Starring in this film were the outstanding actors, Margarita Krynytsia and Oleg Borisov. It is they that are depicted in the funny statues created by sculptors V.Shchur and V.Sivko (1999).

]]> http://maps.interesniy.kiev.ua/streets/desyatinnaya/pamyatnik-prone-prokopovne-i-sviridu-golohvastomu <![CDATA[Monument to Pronya and Golohvastov]]> http://maps.interesniy.kiev.ua/streets/desyatinnaya/pamyatnik-prone-prokopovne-i-sviridu-golohvastomu <![CDATA[Monument to Pronya and Golohvastov]]> 16800

UA 50.4591842978 30.5174446106 <![CDATA[Monument to Taras Shevchenko]]> The copy of a monument, established in 1918 in Romen.

]]> <![CDATA[Monument to Taras Shevchenko]]> The copy of a monument, established in 1918 in Romen.

]]> http://maps.interesniy.kiev.ua/streets/andreevskiy-spusk/pamyatnik-shevchenko-t_g <![CDATA[Monument to Taras Shevchenko]]> http://maps.interesniy.kiev.ua/streets/andreevskiy-spusk/pamyatnik-shevchenko-t_g <![CDATA[Monument to Taras Shevchenko]]> 16791

UA 50.4487738103 30.512702476 <![CDATA[Monument to Pantusha]]> The owner of the nearby restaurant, Pantagruel, decided to let a cat named Pantusha live inside the eatery. Visitors loved the cat very much. However once the restaurant was in fire and the poor pet died. The restaurant’s patron renovated the restaurant, of course, and installed a small monument in the memory of the cat.

]]> <![CDATA[Monument to Pantusha]]> The owner of the nearby restaurant, Pantagruel, decided to let a cat named Pantusha live inside the eatery. Visitors loved the cat very much. However once the restaurant was in fire and the poor pet died. The restaurant’s patron renovated the restaurant, of course, and installed a small monument in the memory of the cat.

]]> http://maps.interesniy.kiev.ua/streets/lysenko-nikolaya/pamyatnik-kotu-panteleymonu <![CDATA[Monument to Pantusha]]> http://maps.interesniy.kiev.ua/streets/lysenko-nikolaya/pamyatnik-kotu-panteleymonu <![CDATA[Monument to Pantusha]]> 16792

UA 50.4488694551 30.513088714 <![CDATA[Monument to Yaroslav the Wise]]> Close to the Golden Gates, in a small public garden, there is the monument to Yaroslav the Wise. The construction of the fortification system and the entire Kiev in the 11th-12th centuries is connected with the name of this prince. The monument, established in 1997, is a bronze copy of a figurine made by I. Kavaleridze before. It is a statue of the prince holding a model of St. Sophia Cathedral in his hands.

]]> <![CDATA[Monument to Yaroslav the Wise]]> Close to the Golden Gates, in a small public garden, there is the monument to Yaroslav the Wise. The construction of the fortification system and the entire Kiev in the 11th-12th centuries is connected with the name of this prince. The monument, established in 1997, is a bronze copy of a figurine made by I. Kavaleridze before. It is a statue of the prince holding a model of St. Sophia Cathedral in his hands.

]]> http://maps.interesniy.kiev.ua/streets/yaroslavov-val/pamyatnik-knyazyu-yaroslavu-mudromu <![CDATA[Monument to Yaroslav the Wise]]> http://maps.interesniy.kiev.ua/streets/yaroslavov-val/pamyatnik-knyazyu-yaroslavu-mudromu <![CDATA[Monument to Yaroslav the Wise]]> 16785

UA 50.4412309275 30.5228519545 <![CDATA[Golda Meir ]]> Meir was elected Prime Minister of Israel on March 17, 1969,[2] after serving as Minister of Labour and Foreign Minister. Israel's first and the world's third woman to hold such an office, she was described as the "Iron Lady" of Israeli politics years before the epithet became associated with British Prime Minister Margaret Thatcher.[3] Former Prime Minister David Ben-Gurion used to call Meir "the best man in the government"; she was often portrayed as the "strong-willed, straight-talking, grey-bunned grandmother of the Jewish people".

]]> <![CDATA[Golda Meir ]]> Meir was elected Prime Minister of Israel on March 17, 1969,[2] after serving as Minister of Labour and Foreign Minister. Israel's first and the world's third woman to hold such an office, she was described as the "Iron Lady" of Israeli politics years before the epithet became associated with British Prime Minister Margaret Thatcher.[3] Former Prime Minister David Ben-Gurion used to call Meir "the best man in the government"; she was often portrayed as the "strong-willed, straight-talking, grey-bunned grandmother of the Jewish people".

]]> http://maps.interesniy.kiev.ua/streets/basseynaya/golde-meir <![CDATA[Golda Meir ]]> 16727

UA 50.4494296563 30.5233776675 <![CDATA[Khreschatik Street]]> Khrescatik is one of the smallest main street in Europe. It is only about 1 km long. On the week-ends and holidays it is closed from traffic and available only for pedestrians. During the WWII Khreschatik was completely destroyed and was reconstructed only after the end of the war.

]]> <![CDATA[Khreschatik Street]]> Khrescatik is one of the smallest main street in Europe. It is only about 1 km long. On the week-ends and holidays it is closed from traffic and available only for pedestrians. During the WWII Khreschatik was completely destroyed and was reconstructed only after the end of the war.

]]> http://maps.interesniy.kiev.ua/streets/kreshchatik/kreshchatik <![CDATA[Khreschatik Street]]> http://maps.interesniy.kiev.ua/streets/kreshchatik/kreshchatik <![CDATA[Khreschatik Street]]> 16728

UA 50.4579138449 30.5165648568 <![CDATA[Desiatynnaya Church]]> Desiatynnaya Chruch was considered to be one of the most important constructions for Ukrainian history. It was the place where the first stone church in Rus was built (989-996). Builders were summoned from Byzantium for the construction. On the day of the ceremonial consecration of the cathedral, Prince Vladimir promised to give a tithe of his income for its needs. That is the origin of the name of the cathedral. The building also housed the first school in Rus. Unfortunately it was destroyed during Mongol Tatar invasion in the 12th century, the last defenders of the city took shelter here. They were buried alive under the collapsed walls of the church. Today at the place of this church there is only basement left.

]]> <![CDATA[Desiatynnaya Church]]> Desiatynnaya Chruch was considered to be one of the most important constructions for Ukrainian history. It was the place where the first stone church in Rus was built (989-996). Builders were summoned from Byzantium for the construction. On the day of the ceremonial consecration of the cathedral, Prince Vladimir promised to give a tithe of his income for its needs. That is the origin of the name of the cathedral. The building also housed the first school in Rus. Unfortunately it was destroyed during Mongol Tatar invasion in the 12th century, the last defenders of the city took shelter here. They were buried alive under the collapsed walls of the church. Today at the place of this church there is only basement left.

]]> http://maps.interesniy.kiev.ua/streets/vladimirskaya/desyatinnaya-tserkov <![CDATA[Desiatynnaya Church]]> 16725

UA 50.4395773473 30.5200195312 <![CDATA[Monument to Sholom Aleihem]]> In 1997, a monument dedicated to Sholem Aleichem was erected in Kiev; another was erected in 2001 in Moscow.

]]> <![CDATA[Monument to Sholom Aleihem]]> In 1997, a monument dedicated to Sholem Aleichem was erected in Kiev; another was erected in 2001 in Moscow.

]]> http://maps.interesniy.kiev.ua/streets/rognedinskaya/pamyatnik-sholom-aleyhemu <![CDATA[Monument to Sholom Aleihem]]> http://maps.interesniy.kiev.ua/streets/rognedinskaya/pamyatnik-sholom-aleyhemu <![CDATA[Monument to Sholom Aleihem]]> 21589

UA 50.4626402905 30.4907941818 <![CDATA[Ukrainian Modern Art Museum]]> The former warehouse area of 3,5 thousand square meters was transformed into the exposition. Nowadays the museum's collection that was founded in 1994 includes 4500 storage units: graphic art, sculpture, icons etc. The museum shows the Ukrainian art development from the 60-s of the XX century till nowadays. Works of the representatives of all art schools and streams from all over the country are collected here.

]]> <![CDATA[Ukrainian Modern Art Museum]]> The former warehouse area of 3,5 thousand square meters was transformed into the exposition. Nowadays the museum's collection that was founded in 1994 includes 4500 storage units: graphic art, sculpture, icons etc. The museum shows the Ukrainian art development from the 60-s of the XX century till nowadays. Works of the representatives of all art schools and streams from all over the country are collected here.

]]> http://maps.interesniy.kiev.ua/streets/glubochitskaya/muzey-sovremennogo-iskusstva-ukrainy <![CDATA[Ukrainian Modern Art Museum]]> 21513

UA 50.445516 30.514304 <![CDATA[National Natural History Museum]]> This museum is a single territorial exposition complex including five separate museums: Zoological, Botanical, Geological, Paleontological and Archeological. In the halls of museum having a total area of 5,000 sq. meters there have been collected about 30,000 exhibits that tell about the origin, structure and evolution of the Earth, its plant and animal life, about the past and the present, about history of the material culture of people and tribes that were inhabiting the territory of Ukraine. The scientific collections of the museum consists of fauna, including fossil ones, from various regions of the Earth.
During its existence, the Natural History Museum has become widely known and popular not only in Ukraine, but far beyond its borders. For many years it has been a leading methodological center of the museum activities in Europe, and has been constantly conducting exchange of collection materials and researches with many museums of Europe, the USA, Australia, and Asian countries.

Open: Wednesday-Sunday 10am-5pm.
Price: 3-5 uah.
Address: 15 Bohdana Khmelnitskogo St. (M. Teatralna)
tel. +38 (044) 234 9383

]]> <![CDATA[National Natural History Museum]]> This museum is a single territorial exposition complex including five separate museums: Zoological, Botanical, Geological, Paleontological and Archeological. In the halls of museum having a total area of 5,000 sq. meters there have been collected about 30,000 exhibits that tell about the origin, structure and evolution of the Earth, its plant and animal life, about the past and the present, about history of the material culture of people and tribes that were inhabiting the territory of Ukraine. The scientific collections of the museum consists of fauna, including fossil ones, from various regions of the Earth.
During its existence, the Natural History Museum has become widely known and popular not only in Ukraine, but far beyond its borders. For many years it has been a leading methodological center of the museum activities in Europe, and has been constantly conducting exchange of collection materials and researches with many museums of Europe, the USA, Australia, and Asian countries.

Open: Wednesday-Sunday 10am-5pm.
Price: 3-5 uah.
Address: 15 Bohdana Khmelnitskogo St. (M. Teatralna)
tel. +38 (044) 234 9383

]]> http://maps.interesniy.kiev.ua/streets/hmelnitskogo-bogdana/nauchno-prirodovedcheskiy-muzey <![CDATA[National Natural History Museum]]> 21508

UA 50.445144 30.516012 <![CDATA[National Museum of Ukrainian Literature]]> Exposition of museum shows development of Ukrainian literature in chronological order from XI century up to our days. The collection has 5 thousands exhibits, which include black-letter books (for example first book printed in Slavic letters by Ivan Fedorov), manuscripts, early printed books, personal possessions of writers, photos, etc. The museum is situated in an old building which is a sample of architecture of XIX century which used to be Collegium of Pavel Galagan.

]]> <![CDATA[National Museum of Ukrainian Literature]]> Exposition of museum shows development of Ukrainian literature in chronological order from XI century up to our days. The collection has 5 thousands exhibits, which include black-letter books (for example first book printed in Slavic letters by Ivan Fedorov), manuscripts, early printed books, personal possessions of writers, photos, etc. The museum is situated in an old building which is a sample of architecture of XIX century which used to be Collegium of Pavel Galagan.

]]> http://maps.interesniy.kiev.ua/streets/hmelnitskogo-bogdana/muzey-literatury-ukrainy <![CDATA[National Museum of Ukrainian Literature]]> 21511

UA 50.435118 30.557344 <![CDATA[Museum of historical treasures of Ukraine]]> Museum of Historical Treasures of Ukraine differently is also called Museum of Scythian gold. Kievo-Pecherskaya Lavra sheltered very interesting museum expositions at its territory, one of them is an exposition of Museum of Historical Treasures of Ukraine. This museum exposition includes rare jewels of gold, platinum, silver, inlaid with brilliants, rubies, emeralds and pearls, made by masters of old Sarmatian and Scythian tribes, rare enamels and chased decoration of Kievan Russia, exhibits from Byzantine Empire and Iran. In museum collection of coins there are coins of Ancient Greece, Rome, Kievan Russia, Byzantine Empire, and also coins, which were issued and became rarity already during present period of history – for example coins timed to 22 Olympic Games, taken place in Moscow in 1980.

]]> <![CDATA[Museum of historical treasures of Ukraine]]> Museum of Historical Treasures of Ukraine differently is also called Museum of Scythian gold. Kievo-Pecherskaya Lavra sheltered very interesting museum expositions at its territory, one of them is an exposition of Museum of Historical Treasures of Ukraine. This museum exposition includes rare jewels of gold, platinum, silver, inlaid with brilliants, rubies, emeralds and pearls, made by masters of old Sarmatian and Scythian tribes, rare enamels and chased decoration of Kievan Russia, exhibits from Byzantine Empire and Iran. In museum collection of coins there are coins of Ancient Greece, Rome, Kievan Russia, Byzantine Empire, and also coins, which were issued and became rarity already during present period of history – for example coins timed to 22 Olympic Games, taken place in Moscow in 1980.

]]> 21490

UA 50.439700343 30.608189106 <![CDATA[Road bridge over Rusanovskii Canal]]> <![CDATA[Road bridge over Rusanovskii Canal]]> http://maps.interesniy.kiev.ua/streets/entuziastov/avtomobilniy-most-cherez-rusanovskiy-kanal-3 <![CDATA[Road bridge over Rusanovskii Canal]]> 21453

UA 50.4438888405 30.5990159512 <![CDATA[Pedestrian Bridge over Rusanovskii Canal]]> <![CDATA[Pedestrian Bridge over Rusanovskii Canal]]> http://maps.interesniy.kiev.ua/streets/entuziastov/peshehodniy-most-cherez-rusanovskiy-kanal-2 <![CDATA[Pedestrian Bridge over Rusanovskii Canal]]> http://maps.interesniy.kiev.ua/streets/entuziastov/peshehodniy-most-cherez-rusanovskiy-kanal-2 <![CDATA[Pedestrian Bridge over Rusanovskii Canal]]> 21348

UA 50.4641154991 30.5169939995 <![CDATA[The Fountain of Samson]]> The Fountain of Samson is a Ukrainian Baroque fountain in the Podil district of Kiev. It was constructed in the 18th Century, later demolished by the Bolsheviks either in 1934 or 1935, and rebuilt in 1981.
It was constructed during 1748-1749 after the Podil magistrate's decision to repair the water distribution system. The project was assigned to Ivan Hryhorovych-Barskyi, a descendant of a well-known Podil family and a graduate of the Kiev Mohyla Academy. The fountain was a pavilion-like circular rotunda with a cupola resting on four piers, with each pier embellished by two columns of Corinthian order. The dome of the fountain was topped by a 2 meter high gilded copper statue of St. Andrew. Before the 1800s a statue of an angel who held a chance from which water issued and ran into a basin was erected inside the fountain. In 1809, the angel was replaced by an almost life size wooden sculpture of Samson, who was tearing the lion's jaws from which the water flowed, hence the name, Fountain of Samson. The sculpture was likely modeled upon Mikhail Kozlovsky's famous statue, a centerpiece of the Peterhof Palace Grand Cascade, with St. Samson symbolising the Russian victory over Sweden at Poltava: the lion is an element of Sweden's coat of arms and the battle was won on St. Samson Day. The fountain received its water supply from the Starokievskaya Gora through wooden pipes.

]]> <![CDATA[The Fountain of Samson]]> The Fountain of Samson is a Ukrainian Baroque fountain in the Podil district of Kiev. It was constructed in the 18th Century, later demolished by the Bolsheviks either in 1934 or 1935, and rebuilt in 1981.
It was constructed during 1748-1749 after the Podil magistrate's decision to repair the water distribution system. The project was assigned to Ivan Hryhorovych-Barskyi, a descendant of a well-known Podil family and a graduate of the Kiev Mohyla Academy. The fountain was a pavilion-like circular rotunda with a cupola resting on four piers, with each pier embellished by two columns of Corinthian order. The dome of the fountain was topped by a 2 meter high gilded copper statue of St. Andrew. Before the 1800s a statue of an angel who held a chance from which water issued and ran into a basin was erected inside the fountain. In 1809, the angel was replaced by an almost life size wooden sculpture of Samson, who was tearing the lion's jaws from which the water flowed, hence the name, Fountain of Samson. The sculpture was likely modeled upon Mikhail Kozlovsky's famous statue, a centerpiece of the Peterhof Palace Grand Cascade, with St. Samson symbolising the Russian victory over Sweden at Poltava: the lion is an element of Sweden's coat of arms and the battle was won on St. Samson Day. The fountain received its water supply from the Starokievskaya Gora through wooden pipes.

]]> http://maps.interesniy.kiev.ua/streets/kontraktovaya-ploshchad/pamyatnik-samson-i-lev <![CDATA[The Fountain of Samson]]> http://maps.interesniy.kiev.ua/streets/kontraktovaya-ploshchad/pamyatnik-samson-i-lev <![CDATA[The Fountain of Samson]]> 21185

UA 50.4650784576 30.4994630814 <![CDATA[The Ar-Rahma Mosque]]> The Ar-Rahma Mosque is a mosque in Kiev. It was built between the years 1996 and 2000 in the Tatarka neighborhood of the city.
The first attempts to build a mosque in Kiev were made as early as 1897. Muslims of that time were able to open a house of worship in Kiev on 5 Peace Street - in the house of Kalinovich in Podil. The next attempt to build a mosque was made only in 1991.
The big event for Muslims of Ukraine in Kiev was the erection of the first mosque. Good care of it really has taken the Clerical Board of Ukraine's Muslims. Ordinance on the allocation of the DUMA's land for construction and maintenance of the memorial chapel building was made of the Kiev state administration on February 5, 1996.
Construction of the mosque took place in stages, with money donated by Muslims of the city. After the completion of the first part of construction of the mosque in 1998 there on Fridays, holidays and events held prayers.
In 2000, a crescent moon was installed on the dome of the new mosque and from that day the temple opened its doors to parishioners.

]]> http://maps.interesniy.kiev.ua/streets/lukyanovskaya/mechet-ar-rahma-21185 <![CDATA[The Ar-Rahma Mosque]]> http://maps.interesniy.kiev.ua/streets/lukyanovskaya/mechet-ar-rahma-21185 <![CDATA[The Ar-Rahma Mosque]]> 20935

UA 50.4488967857 30.5250406265 <![CDATA[Kiev Conservatory]]> The Kiev Conservatory was founded in 1913 at the Kiev campus of the Music College of the Russian Musical Society. The organization of the conservatory was spearheaded by Sergei Rachmaninoff, Alexander Glazunov, and Pyotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky. The first directors were V. Pukhalsky (1913) and Reinhold Glière (1914–1920). In 1925, the lower storeys were separated from the conservatory to form a musical college, while the older classes became the Mykola Lysenko Music and Drama Institute.

]]> http://maps.interesniy.kiev.ua/streets/gorodetskogo-arhitektora/natsionalnaya-muzykalnaya-akademiya-im-p-i-chaykovskogo <![CDATA[Kiev Conservatory]]> http://maps.interesniy.kiev.ua/streets/gorodetskogo-arhitektora/natsionalnaya-muzykalnaya-akademiya-im-p-i-chaykovskogo <![CDATA[Kiev Conservatory]]> 20885

UA 50.4555299597 30.5194830894 <![CDATA[InterContinental Hotel]]> The location of the InterContinental Hotel is truly unique. Built to match its historical surroundings, the hotel's traditional style is grand and elegant. Business travellers will appreciate its proximity to corporate entities, government agencies and embassies. When it's time for leisure, a wealth of shopping, historical and cultural sights are nearby including the Opera House, Khreschatyk (Kiev Main Street) and the Museum of Eastern and Western Art.

+38-044-2191919

Fax: +38-044-2191929

http://intercontinental-kiev.com/

]]> <![CDATA[InterContinental Hotel]]> The location of the InterContinental Hotel is truly unique. Built to match its historical surroundings, the hotel's traditional style is grand and elegant. Business travellers will appreciate its proximity to corporate entities, government agencies and embassies. When it's time for leisure, a wealth of shopping, historical and cultural sights are nearby including the Opera House, Khreschatyk (Kiev Main Street) and the Museum of Eastern and Western Art.

+38-044-2191919

Fax: +38-044-2191929

http://intercontinental-kiev.com/

]]> http://maps.interesniy.kiev.ua/streets/bolshaya-zhitomirskaya/otel-interkontinetal <![CDATA[InterContinental Hotel]]> 20758

UA 50.4701183035 30.5035078526 <![CDATA[Saint Nicholas Church]]> Saint Nicholas, also called Nikolaos of Myra, was a historic 4th-century saint and GreekmBishop of Myra (Demre, part of modern-day Turkey) in Lycia. Because of the many miracles attributed to his intercession, he is also known as Nikolaos the Wonderworker. He had a reputation for secret gift-giving, such as putting coins in the shoes of those who left them out for him, and thus became the model for Santa Claus, whose modern name comes from the Dutch Sinterklaas, itself from a series of elisions and corruptions of the transliteration of "Saint Nikolaos". His reputation evolved among the faithful, as was common for early Christian saints. In 1087, part of the relics (about half of the bones) were furtively translated to Bari, in southeastern Italy; for this reason, he is also known as Nikolaos of Bari. The remaining bones were taken to Venice in 1100. His feast day is 6 December.

]]> http://maps.interesniy.kiev.ua/streets/yurkovskaya/hram-nikolaya-chudotvortsa <![CDATA[Saint Nicholas Church]]> http://maps.interesniy.kiev.ua/streets/yurkovskaya/hram-nikolaya-chudotvortsa <![CDATA[Saint Nicholas Church]]> 20725

UA 50.4574630373 30.5192041397 <![CDATA[Monument to Nose]]> One of the newest monuments in Kiev it was introduced in July of 2006 on St. Andrew's Descent. Locals know that this nose belongs to a famous writer Mykolay Gogol.
Rumours say that this is the place where Gogol got an idea to write his absurdist story "The Nose". Those who read the story know that nose belonged to Major Kovalyov who once woke up and revealed the loss. In fact, the story goes about old St. Petersburg where the twin brother of the monument had been set. Nowadays Kiev tour guides like to tell visitors that touching this nose wil help them to get rid of a cold.

]]> <![CDATA[Monument to Nose]]> One of the newest monuments in Kiev it was introduced in July of 2006 on St. Andrew's Descent. Locals know that this nose belongs to a famous writer Mykolay Gogol.
Rumours say that this is the place where Gogol got an idea to write his absurdist story "The Nose". Those who read the story know that nose belonged to Major Kovalyov who once woke up and revealed the loss. In fact, the story goes about old St. Petersburg where the twin brother of the monument had been set. Nowadays Kiev tour guides like to tell visitors that touching this nose wil help them to get rid of a cold.

]]> http://maps.interesniy.kiev.ua/streets/desyatinnaya/kompozitsiya-nos-gogolya <![CDATA[Monument to Nose]]> http://maps.interesniy.kiev.ua/streets/desyatinnaya/kompozitsiya-nos-gogolya <![CDATA[Monument to Nose]]> 20716

UA 50.4920811141 30.3297328949 <![CDATA[Monument to Great Patriotic War heroes]]> Monument to Great Patriotic War heroes

]]> <![CDATA[Monument to Great Patriotic War heroes]]> Monument to Great Patriotic War heroes

]]> http://maps.interesniy.kiev.ua/streets/ponomareva-ul-kotsyubinskoe/pamyatniy-znak-geroyam-velikoy-otechestvennoy-voyny <![CDATA[Monument to Great Patriotic War heroes]]> http://maps.interesniy.kiev.ua/streets/ponomareva-ul-kotsyubinskoe/pamyatniy-znak-geroyam-velikoy-otechestvennoy-voyny <![CDATA[Monument to Great Patriotic War heroes]]> 20631

UA 50.4705348521 30.4650449753 <![CDATA[Babi Yar - The Road of Death]]> This is a three-meter concrete obelisk with many footprints and a commemorative plaque "Here begins the road of death in Babi Yar ..." by a famous sculptor Constantin Skritutskiy.

]]> <![CDATA[Babi Yar - The Road of Death]]> This is a three-meter concrete obelisk with many footprints and a commemorative plaque "Here begins the road of death in Babi Yar ..." by a famous sculptor Constantin Skritutskiy.

]]> http://maps.interesniy.kiev.ua/streets/melnikova-yuvenaliya/memorial-babiy-yar-doroga-smerti <![CDATA[Babi Yar - The Road of Death]]> http://maps.interesniy.kiev.ua/streets/melnikova-yuvenaliya/memorial-babiy-yar-doroga-smerti <![CDATA[Babi Yar - The Road of Death]]> 20616

UA 50.5911655167 30.4969739914 <![CDATA[The Virgin Mary Cathedral]]> The construction was started in 1996, finished in 2005. On the premises of the cathedral there is a Sunday school and choir.

]]> <![CDATA[The Virgin Mary Cathedral]]> The construction was started in 1996, finished in 2005. On the premises of the cathedral there is a Sunday school and choir.

]]> http://maps.interesniy.kiev.ua/streets/mezhigorskogo-spasa-ul_vyshgorod/sobor-vyshgorodskoy-bogomateri <![CDATA[The Virgin Mary Cathedral]]> http://maps.interesniy.kiev.ua/streets/mezhigorskogo-spasa-ul_vyshgorod/sobor-vyshgorodskoy-bogomateri <![CDATA[The Virgin Mary Cathedral]]> 20592

UA 50.420398 30.470868 <![CDATA[A Kingdom Hall of Jehovah's Witnesses]]> A Kingdom Hall is a place of worship used by Jehovah's Witnesses. The term was first suggested in 1935 by Joseph Franklin Rutherford, then president of the Watch Tower Society, for a building in Hawaii. Rutherford's reasoning was that these buildings would be used for preaching the "good news of the Kingdom." Jehovah's Witnesses use Kingdom Halls for the majority of their worship and Bible instruction.

]]> <![CDATA[A Kingdom Hall of Jehovah's Witnesses]]> A Kingdom Hall is a place of worship used by Jehovah's Witnesses. The term was first suggested in 1935 by Joseph Franklin Rutherford, then president of the Watch Tower Society, for a building in Hawaii. Rutherford's reasoning was that these buildings would be used for preaching the "good news of the Kingdom." Jehovah's Witnesses use Kingdom Halls for the majority of their worship and Bible instruction.

]]> http://maps.interesniy.kiev.ua/streets/krasnozvezdniy-prospekt/zal-tsarstva-svideteley-iegovy <![CDATA[A Kingdom Hall of Jehovah's Witnesses]]> http://maps.interesniy.kiev.ua/streets/krasnozvezdniy-prospekt/zal-tsarstva-svideteley-iegovy <![CDATA[A Kingdom Hall of Jehovah's Witnesses]]> 20575

UA 50.406876481 30.5121231079 <![CDATA[Church of Alexander Nevsky ]]> Alexander Nevsky (proclaimed Saint of the Russian Orthodox Church by Metropolite Macarius in 1547) was the Prince of Novgorod and Grand Prince of Vladimir during some of the most trying times in the city's history. Commonly regarded as the key figure of medieval Rus', Alexander was the grandson of Vsevolod the Big Nest and rose to legendary status on account of his military victories over the German and Swedish invaders while accepting to pay tribute to the powerful Golden Horde.

]]> <![CDATA[Church of Alexander Nevsky ]]> Alexander Nevsky (proclaimed Saint of the Russian Orthodox Church by Metropolite Macarius in 1547) was the Prince of Novgorod and Grand Prince of Vladimir during some of the most trying times in the city's history. Commonly regarded as the key figure of medieval Rus', Alexander was the grandson of Vsevolod the Big Nest and rose to legendary status on account of his military victories over the German and Swedish invaders while accepting to pay tribute to the powerful Golden Horde.

]]> http://maps.interesniy.kiev.ua/streets/krasnozvezdniy-prospekt/hram-aleksandra-nevskogo <![CDATA[Church of Alexander Nevsky ]]> 20517

UA 50.4090098345 30.5118227005 <![CDATA[The Church of the Twelve Apostles Cathedral]]> Jesus is stated in the Gospels to have selected twelve apostles. After his resurrection, Jesus sent eleven of them (minus Judas Iscariot) by the Great Commission to spread his teachings to all nations. There is also an Eastern Christian tradition derived from the Gospel of Luke of seventy apostles.

]]> <![CDATA[The Church of the Twelve Apostles Cathedral]]> Jesus is stated in the Gospels to have selected twelve apostles. After his resurrection, Jesus sent eleven of them (minus Judas Iscariot) by the Great Commission to spread his teachings to all nations. There is also an Eastern Christian tradition derived from the Gospel of Luke of seventy apostles.

]]> http://maps.interesniy.kiev.ua/streets/frometovskaya/hram-sobora-dvenadtsati-apostolov <![CDATA[The Church of the Twelve Apostles Cathedral]]> 20432

UA 50.4465875944 30.5012226105 <![CDATA[St. Vladimir's Chapel]]> The smallest church of Kiev, located on the territory of one of the Kiev hospitals.

]]> <![CDATA[St. Vladimir's Chapel]]> The smallest church of Kiev, located on the territory of one of the Kiev hospitals.

]]> http://maps.interesniy.kiev.ua/streets/kotsyubinskogo-mihaila/hram-chasovnya-ravnoapostolnogo-velikogo-knyazya-vladimira <![CDATA[St. Vladimir's Chapel]]> http://maps.interesniy.kiev.ua/streets/kotsyubinskogo-mihaila/hram-chasovnya-ravnoapostolnogo-velikogo-knyazya-vladimira <![CDATA[St. Vladimir's Chapel]]> 20155

UA 50.4499693599 30.5279481411 <![CDATA[The former Institute for Noble Maidens]]> The October Palace in Kiev, was designed by architect Vikentiy Beretti in the early 1900s. Renamed as the International Center of Culture and Arts after Ukrainian independence in 1991, the palace has been used for different purposes throughout its history. Prior to the Russian Revolution of 1917, the building housed a "Seminary for Young ladies", hence the street where it was located was called Institutskaya Street. After the revolution, the building was used by the government, including housing the Ukrainian branch of the KGB.

Almost completely destroyed in the Second World War, the building was renovated between 1952 and 1959, and named the October Palace of Culture, used primarily as a concert stage. The street was also renamed October Revolution Street.

After the fall of the Soviet Union, it was renamed to its present-day name. Today, it continues to be used as a concert hall. A movie theater wing was recently added.

]]> <![CDATA[The former Institute for Noble Maidens]]> The October Palace in Kiev, was designed by architect Vikentiy Beretti in the early 1900s. Renamed as the International Center of Culture and Arts after Ukrainian independence in 1991, the palace has been used for different purposes throughout its history. Prior to the Russian Revolution of 1917, the building housed a "Seminary for Young ladies", hence the street where it was located was called Institutskaya Street. After the revolution, the building was used by the government, including housing the Ukrainian branch of the KGB.

Almost completely destroyed in the Second World War, the building was renovated between 1952 and 1959, and named the October Palace of Culture, used primarily as a concert stage. The street was also renamed October Revolution Street.

After the fall of the Soviet Union, it was renamed to its present-day name. Today, it continues to be used as a concert hall. A movie theater wing was recently added.

]]> http://maps.interesniy.kiev.ua/streets/institutskaya/byvshiy-institut-blagorodnyh-devits <![CDATA[The former Institute for Noble Maidens]]> http://maps.interesniy.kiev.ua/streets/institutskaya/byvshiy-institut-blagorodnyh-devits <![CDATA[The former Institute for Noble Maidens]]> 20153

UA 50.4477626999 30.4924142361 <![CDATA[National Circus]]> The Ukranian National Circus is a center of a circus art, and has achieved nationwide and worldwide recognition. The greatest performers, whose names are written in the history of Ukranian and world circus art in golden letters, had performed on its arena, and many generations of spectators know and remember them. It is a unique experimental platform where theme programs as well as amusement acts and performances in the classical style are developed.
The present fundamental building of the Ukranian National Circus, opened on the 5th of November, 1960, and located at the 2 Pobeda Sq., meets all requirements of modern circus construction. Architect V. Zhukov designed the circus building and it became the biggest dome construction in the city.

In 1998, the Kiev State Circus was awarded the status of the Ukranian National Circus, which legally allowed it to be called the main circus of Ukraine. The majority of the circus acts are created there and later get performed all over the world.

]]> <![CDATA[National Circus]]> The Ukranian National Circus is a center of a circus art, and has achieved nationwide and worldwide recognition. The greatest performers, whose names are written in the history of Ukranian and world circus art in golden letters, had performed on its arena, and many generations of spectators know and remember them. It is a unique experimental platform where theme programs as well as amusement acts and performances in the classical style are developed.
The present fundamental building of the Ukranian National Circus, opened on the 5th of November, 1960, and located at the 2 Pobeda Sq., meets all requirements of modern circus construction. Architect V. Zhukov designed the circus building and it became the biggest dome construction in the city.

In 1998, the Kiev State Circus was awarded the status of the Ukranian National Circus, which legally allowed it to be called the main circus of Ukraine. The majority of the circus acts are created there and later get performed all over the world.

]]> http://maps.interesniy.kiev.ua/streets/pobedy-ploshchad/natsionalniy-tsirk-20153 <![CDATA[National Circus]]> 20148

UA 50.4521485917 30.4623627663 <![CDATA[Zoo]]> The Kiev Zoo is one of the largest zoos in the former Soviet Union and the only zoo in Kiev. Situated on about 40 hectares (99 acres), the zoo is cared for by 378 staff members and receives about 280,000 visitors annually.

]]> <![CDATA[Zoo]]> The Kiev Zoo is one of the largest zoos in the former Soviet Union and the only zoo in Kiev. Situated on about 40 hectares (99 acres), the zoo is cared for by 378 staff members and receives about 280,000 visitors annually.

]]> http://maps.interesniy.kiev.ua/streets/pobedy-prospekt/kievskiy-zoopark <![CDATA[Zoo]]> 20147

UA 50.4541620718 30.5280339718 <![CDATA[The National Philharmonic of Ukraine]]> The National Philharmonic of Ukraine started its concerts seasons in 1863, when the Kiev Branch of the Imperial Russian Musical Society (ERMS) was founded. At the beginning of the XIX century, the development of the musical art in Kiev assumes a great importance.

Famous European musicians, as Franz Liszt and Weniawsky brothers, come with recitals to the famous Kiev Contract Fairs. Thus, the creation of the musical society turned out to be quite timely. Among its initiators and founders were such well known at that time public figures and musicians as R. Pfening, M. Lysenko, P. Seletsky, M. Bogdanov.

]]> <![CDATA[The National Philharmonic of Ukraine]]> The National Philharmonic of Ukraine started its concerts seasons in 1863, when the Kiev Branch of the Imperial Russian Musical Society (ERMS) was founded. At the beginning of the XIX century, the development of the musical art in Kiev assumes a great importance.

]]> http://maps.interesniy.kiev.ua/streets/vladimirskiy-spusk/natsionalnaya-filarmoniya <![CDATA[The National Philharmonic of Ukraine]]> 19920

UA 50.4758608877 30.4577493668 <![CDATA[Babi Yar Memorial to Jewish Holocaust victims]]> Established in 1991. This is a place where between 100,000 and 150,000 more lives were taken at Babi Yar. Victims of other massacres at the site included thousands of Soviet POWs, communists, Gypsies (Romani people), Ukrainian nationalists and civilian hostages.

]]> <![CDATA[Babi Yar Memorial to Jewish Holocaust victims]]> Established in 1991. This is a place where between 100,000 and 150,000 more lives were taken at Babi Yar. Victims of other massacres at the site included thousands of Soviet POWs, communists, Gypsies (Romani people), Ukrainian nationalists and civilian hostages.

]]> http://maps.interesniy.kiev.ua/streets/gertsena-aleksandra/memorial-babiy-yar-zhertvam-holokosta-evreev <![CDATA[Babi Yar Memorial to Jewish Holocaust victims]]> http://maps.interesniy.kiev.ua/streets/gertsena-aleksandra/memorial-babiy-yar-zhertvam-holokosta-evreev <![CDATA[Babi Yar Memorial to Jewish Holocaust victims]]> http://maps.interesniy.kiev.ua/streets/gertsena-aleksandra/memorial-babiy-yar-zhertvam-holokosta-evreev <![CDATA[Babi Yar Memorial to Jewish Holocaust victims]]> http://maps.interesniy.kiev.ua/streets/gertsena-aleksandra/memorial-babiy-yar-zhertvam-holokosta-evreev <![CDATA[Babi Yar Memorial to Jewish Holocaust victims]]> 19786

UA 50.4549903233 30.452170372 <![CDATA[Memorial to died workers of Dovjenko film studio]]> <![CDATA[Memorial to died workers of Dovjenko film studio]]> http://maps.interesniy.kiev.ua/streets/pobedy-prospekt/memorial-pogibshim-sotrudnikam-kinostudii-im-dovzhenko <![CDATA[Memorial to died workers of Dovjenko film studio]]> http://maps.interesniy.kiev.ua/streets/pobedy-prospekt/memorial-pogibshim-sotrudnikam-kinostudii-im-dovzhenko <![CDATA[Memorial to died workers of Dovjenko film studio]]> 19781

UA 50.442053 30.532559 <![CDATA[Klovsky palace]]> Klovsky Palace was built in 1756 in baroque style. The palace was originally intended to accommodate members of the royal family during their visit to Kiev-Pechersk Lavra, although it was never used as intended. The royalty preferred to stay in the Mariyinsky Palace, despite the fact that it was constantly under repair and reconstruction.
The Klovsky Palace was named so due to its location in the Klov, the Kiev district, which previously belonged to Kiev-Pechersk Lavra, and now is the district of modern Kiev.
Klovsky palace had been built for over four years according to projects of three architects. The latter architect introduced elements of Ukrainian architecture and culture in the design of the palace. The painting of the interior dates back to the middle of the XVIII century, and has also the stamp of Ukrainian nationality.

]]> <![CDATA[Klovsky palace]]> Klovsky Palace was built in 1756 in baroque style. The palace was originally intended to accommodate members of the royal family during their visit to Kiev-Pechersk Lavra, although it was never used as intended. The royalty preferred to stay in the Mariyinsky Palace, despite the fact that it was constantly under repair and reconstruction.
The Klovsky Palace was named so due to its location in the Klov, the Kiev district, which previously belonged to Kiev-Pechersk Lavra, and now is the district of modern Kiev.
Klovsky palace had been built for over four years according to projects of three architects. The latter architect introduced elements of Ukrainian architecture and culture in the design of the palace. The painting of the interior dates back to the middle of the XVIII century, and has also the stamp of Ukrainian nationality.

]]> http://maps.interesniy.kiev.ua/streets/orlika-pilipa/klovskiy-dvorets <![CDATA[Klovsky palace]]> 19681

UA 50.3701157593 30.4596376419 <![CDATA[Memorial to died Armenians]]> The Monument is dediacted to Armenians, who were killed during the WWII.

]]> <![CDATA[Memorial to died Armenians]]> The Monument is dediacted to Armenians, who were killed during the WWII.

]]> http://maps.interesniy.kiev.ua/streets/odesskaya-ploshchad/memorial-pogibshim-armyanam-vov <![CDATA[Memorial to died Armenians]]> http://maps.interesniy.kiev.ua/streets/odesskaya-ploshchad/memorial-pogibshim-armyanam-vov <![CDATA[Memorial to died Armenians]]> 19672

UA 50.4704255938 30.4768037796 <![CDATA[Memorial to died workers of the Cable Factory]]> Memorial to died workers of the Cable Factory

]]> <![CDATA[Memorial to died workers of the Cable Factory]]> Memorial to died workers of the Cable Factory

]]> http://maps.interesniy.kiev.ua/streets/baggovutovskaya/memorial-pogibshim-sotrudnikam-kabelnogo-zavoda <![CDATA[Memorial to died workers of the Cable Factory]]> http://maps.interesniy.kiev.ua/streets/baggovutovskaya/memorial-pogibshim-sotrudnikam-kabelnogo-zavoda <![CDATA[Memorial to died workers of the Cable Factory]]> http://maps.interesniy.kiev.ua/streets/baggovutovskaya/memorial-pogibshim-sotrudnikam-kabelnogo-zavoda <![CDATA[Memorial to died workers of the Cable Factory]]> 19656

UA 50.3670430953 30.5416166782 <![CDATA[Temple of Twelve Apostles ]]> Jesus is stated in the Gospels to have selected twelve apostles. After his resurrection, Jesus sent eleven of them (minus Judas Iscariot) by the Great Commission to spread his teachings to all nations. There is also an Eastern Christian tradition derived from the Gospel of Luke of seventy apostles.

]]> <![CDATA[Temple of Twelve Apostles ]]> Jesus is stated in the Gospels to have selected twelve apostles. After his resurrection, Jesus sent eleven of them (minus Judas Iscariot) by the Great Commission to spread his teachings to all nations. There is also an Eastern Christian tradition derived from the Gospel of Luke of seventy apostles.

]]> http://maps.interesniy.kiev.ua/streets/kitaevskaya/hram-dvenadtsati-apostolov <![CDATA[Temple of Twelve Apostles ]]> http://maps.interesniy.kiev.ua/streets/kitaevskaya/hram-dvenadtsati-apostolov <![CDATA[Temple of Twelve Apostles ]]> 19387

UA 50.4442099661 30.55164814 <![CDATA[The Church of the Exaltation of the Holy Cross]]> The Church of the Exaltation of the Holy Cross, from the beginning of its foundation, serves as the burial place of the spiritual personalities.

]]> http://maps.interesniy.kiev.ua/streets/parkovaya-doroga/krestovozdvizhenskaya-tserkov <![CDATA[The Church of the Exaltation of the Holy Cross]]> 19344

UA 50.4351766227 30.5573987961 <![CDATA[Dormition Cathedral]]> As the community of ascetics gathered around St. Anthony grew, the physical limitations of the caves, even with expansions, could not keep up with growth. To solve this problem the idea came to them to build a church above ground. Circa 1062, St. Theodosius, as hegumen, found a convenient place not far from the cave, and, with St. Anthony’s blessing, he asked Prince Izyaslav for this land in order to build a new monastery. Soon a large wooden church of the Dormition of the Theotokos was built, along with cells and an enclosing wall. (One record has Varlaam, the hegumen prior to St. Theodosius responsible for building this church in 1058.) The brotherhood moved there in 1062, and the monastery quickly grew to something on the order of 100 ascetics.

]]> http://maps.interesniy.kiev.ua/streets/mazepy-ivana/uspenskiy-sobor-19344 <![CDATA[Dormition Cathedral]]> http://maps.interesniy.kiev.ua/streets/mazepy-ivana/uspenskiy-sobor-19344 <![CDATA[Dormition Cathedral]]> 19156

UA 50.4196341453 30.5250835419 <![CDATA[“Ukrzaliznitsya” Administrative House]]> It is a single house separated from red line of street building. It was built on outskirts by the order of I. Babushkin, a sugar tycoon and philanthrop, the merchant of the 1-st Guild by the project of the ingeneer – builder M. Klug) for the surgical hospital with policlinacal unit. The hospital was named in the honor of I. Babushkin and his wife V. Babushkina.
During the soviet times there were different medical institutions here. Now it is a maternity hospital of South-West reilroad.

]]> <![CDATA[“Ukrzaliznitsya” Administrative House]]> It is a single house separated from red line of street building. It was built on outskirts by the order of I. Babushkin, a sugar tycoon and philanthrop, the merchant of the 1-st Guild by the project of the ingeneer – builder M. Klug) for the surgical hospital with policlinacal unit. The hospital was named in the honor of I. Babushkin and his wife V. Babushkina.
During the soviet times there were different medical institutions here. Now it is a maternity hospital of South-West reilroad.

]]> http://maps.interesniy.kiev.ua/streets/tverskaya/administrativniy-budinok-ukrzaliznitsya <![CDATA[“Ukrzaliznitsya” Administrative House]]> 19154

UA 50.5129148407 30.5026710033 <![CDATA[Obolon Hotel]]> The modern hotel building is situated in new region of the capital on the right bank of the Dniper River and is called Nowy Lypky. This respectable part of the city obtained its name in favour of the ancient part called Lypky. The place, where the hotel is situated, is to be one of the most comfortable, prestigious and modern one in Kiev nowadays.
Combining style and comfort Obolon hotel attracts plenty of guests with its domestic coziness being placed far away from the noisy city highways. Warm pastel shades of the sophisticated interior furnished according to the top quality standards of furniture and sanitary engineering, modern security system and also individual approach to each customer with high service standards create an atmosphere inherent for the traditional European classical hotels.

http://www.obolon-hotel.com.ua

]]> <![CDATA[Obolon Hotel]]> The modern hotel building is situated in new region of the capital on the right bank of the Dniper River and is called Nowy Lypky. This respectable part of the city obtained its name in favour of the ancient part called Lypky. The place, where the hotel is situated, is to be one of the most comfortable, prestigious and modern one in Kiev nowadays.
Combining style and comfort Obolon hotel attracts plenty of guests with its domestic coziness being placed far away from the noisy city highways. Warm pastel shades of the sophisticated interior furnished according to the top quality standards of furniture and sanitary engineering, modern security system and also individual approach to each customer with high service standards create an atmosphere inherent for the traditional European classical hotels.

http://www.obolon-hotel.com.ua

]]> http://maps.interesniy.kiev.ua/streets/timoshenko-marshala/otel-obolon <![CDATA[Obolon Hotel]]> 19120

UA 50.4423036779 30.5150413513 <![CDATA[Museum of Russian Art]]> The museum was founded in 1922 on the basis of the nationalized private collections. From the day of its foundation the museum has been accommodated at the private house built in the 1880s for the family of a well-known Kiev sugar manufacturer Fedir Tereshchenko. The museum collection numbers about 12,000 items of painting, drawing, sculpture, arts and crafts from the 13th century till present times. Most of them are real masterpieces.

Open: Tuesday-Friday 10am-5pm; Monday 11am-5pm.
Price: 2-6uah.

]]> <![CDATA[Museum of Russian Art]]> The museum was founded in 1922 on the basis of the nationalized private collections. From the day of its foundation the museum has been accommodated at the private house built in the 1880s for the family of a well-known Kiev sugar manufacturer Fedir Tereshchenko. The museum collection numbers about 12,000 items of painting, drawing, sculpture, arts and crafts from the 13th century till present times. Most of them are real masterpieces.

Open: Tuesday-Friday 10am-5pm; Monday 11am-5pm.
Price: 2-6uah.

]]> http://maps.interesniy.kiev.ua/streets/tereshchenkovskaya/osobnyak-tereshchenko <![CDATA[Museum of Russian Art]]> http://maps.interesniy.kiev.ua/streets/tereshchenkovskaya/osobnyak-tereshchenko <![CDATA[Museum of Russian Art]]> 19116

UA 50.3669678159 30.5415415764 <![CDATA[Solitude of Kitaevo]]> In 1767 in stead of wooden church that used to be on this place, a new one in the honour of Holy Trinity was built.

]]> <![CDATA[Solitude of Kitaevo]]> In 1767 in stead of wooden church that used to be on this place, a new one in the honour of Holy Trinity was built.

]]> http://maps.interesniy.kiev.ua/streets/kitaevskaya/kitaevskaya-pustyn <![CDATA[Solitude of Kitaevo]]> 19109

UA 50.4042575216 30.4871141911 <![CDATA[Memorial to Sovka village soldiers]]> <![CDATA[Memorial to Sovka village soldiers]]> http://maps.interesniy.kiev.ua/streets/kamenyarov/pamyatnik-voinam-sela-sovki <![CDATA[Memorial to Sovka village soldiers]]> http://maps.interesniy.kiev.ua/streets/kamenyarov/pamyatnik-voinam-sela-sovki <![CDATA[Memorial to Sovka village soldiers]]> 19105

UA 50.418745459 30.4845929146 <![CDATA[Memotial to Motherland defenders]]> Memotial to Motherland defenders

]]> <![CDATA[Memotial to Motherland defenders]]> Memotial to Motherland defenders

]]> http://maps.interesniy.kiev.ua/streets/gavrilyuka-aleksandra/pamyatniy-znak-zashchitnikam-otechestva <![CDATA[Memotial to Motherland defenders]]> http://maps.interesniy.kiev.ua/streets/gavrilyuka-aleksandra/pamyatniy-znak-zashchitnikam-otechestva <![CDATA[Memotial to Motherland defenders]]> 19081

UA 50.4091670972 30.5112755299 <![CDATA[Saint George Chapel]]> Saint George was a Greek who became an officer in the Roman army. His father was the Greek Gerondios from Cappadocia Asia Minor and his mother was the Greek Polychronia from the city Lyda. Lyda was a Greek city from the times of the conquest of Alexander the Great (333 BC), now in Israel. He became an officer in the Roman army in the Guard of Diocletian. He is venerated as a Christian martyr. In hagiography, Saint George is one of the most venerated saints in the Catholic (Western and Eastern Rites), Anglican, Eastern Orthodox, and the Oriental Orthodox churches. He is immortalized in the tale of Saint George and the Dragon and is one of the Fourteen Holy Helpers. His memorial is celebrated on 23 April, and he is regarded as one of the most prominent military saints.

]]> <![CDATA[Saint George Chapel]]> Saint George was a Greek who became an officer in the Roman army. His father was the Greek Gerondios from Cappadocia Asia Minor and his mother was the Greek Polychronia from the city Lyda. Lyda was a Greek city from the times of the conquest of Alexander the Great (333 BC), now in Israel. He became an officer in the Roman army in the Guard of Diocletian. He is venerated as a Christian martyr. In hagiography, Saint George is one of the most venerated saints in the Catholic (Western and Eastern Rites), Anglican, Eastern Orthodox, and the Oriental Orthodox churches. He is immortalized in the tale of Saint George and the Dragon and is one of the Fourteen Holy Helpers. His memorial is celebrated on 23 April, and he is regarded as one of the most prominent military saints.

]]> http://maps.interesniy.kiev.ua/streets/frometovskaya/chasovnya-georgiya-pobedonostsa <![CDATA[Saint George Chapel]]> 19077

UA 50.3818981631 30.4546380043 <![CDATA[Saint Sava Church]]> Saint Sava was a Serbian Prince and Orthodox monk, the first Archbishop of the autocephalous Serbian Church, the founder of Serbian law and literature, and a diplomat. He became a monk in his youth, receiving the monastic name Sava (Sabbas), subsequently founding the monasteries of Hilandar on Mount Athos, and Žiča. In 1219 he was recognized as the first Archbishop of Serbs, by the Patriarch of Constantinople, and in the same year he authored the oldest known constitution of Serbia, Zakonopravilo, thus securing full independence; both religious and political.

]]> <![CDATA[Saint Sava Church]]> Saint Sava was a Serbian Prince and Orthodox monk, the first Archbishop of the autocephalous Serbian Church, the founder of Serbian law and literature, and a diplomat. He became a monk in his youth, receiving the monastic name Sava (Sabbas), subsequently founding the monasteries of Hilandar on Mount Athos, and Žiča. In 1219 he was recognized as the first Archbishop of Serbs, by the Patriarch of Constantinople, and in the same year he authored the oldest known constitution of Serbia, Zakonopravilo, thus securing full independence; both religious and political.

]]> http://maps.interesniy.kiev.ua/streets/yakubovskogo-marshala/hram-svyatitelya-savvy-serbskogo <![CDATA[Saint Sava Church]]> http://maps.interesniy.kiev.ua/streets/yakubovskogo-marshala/hram-svyatitelya-savvy-serbskogo <![CDATA[Saint Sava Church]]> 19072

UA 50.4538563836 30.6783986092 <![CDATA[Saint Pantaleon Cathedral]]> Saint Pantaleon, counted in the West among the late-medieval Fourteen Holy Helpers and in the East as one of the Holy Unmercenary Healers, was a martyr of Nicomedia in Bithynia during the Diocletian persecution of 303 AD. Though there is evidence to suggest that a martyr named Pantaleon existed, the various stories told of his life and death are considered by some to be purely legendary.

]]> <![CDATA[Saint Pantaleon Cathedral]]> Saint Pantaleon, counted in the West among the late-medieval Fourteen Holy Helpers and in the East as one of the Holy Unmercenary Healers, was a martyr of Nicomedia in Bithynia during the Diocletian persecution of 303 AD. Though there is evidence to suggest that a martyr named Pantaleon existed, the various stories told of his life and death are considered by some to be purely legendary.

]]> http://maps.interesniy.kiev.ua/streets/marganetskaya/hram-tselitelya-panteleimona <![CDATA[Saint Pantaleon Cathedral]]> 19067

UA 50.4559329754 30.5201482773 <![CDATA[Alexander Nevsky Cathedral]]> The cathedral was built in 1873.

]]> <![CDATA[Alexander Nevsky Cathedral]]> The cathedral was built in 1873.

]]> http://maps.interesniy.kiev.ua/streets/bolshaya-zhitomirskaya/hram-aleksandra-nevskogo <![CDATA[Alexander Nevsky Cathedral]]> http://maps.interesniy.kiev.ua/streets/bolshaya-zhitomirskaya/hram-aleksandra-nevskogo <![CDATA[Alexander Nevsky Cathedral]]> 18969

UA 50.5407561237 30.3520917892 <![CDATA[Seraphim of Sarov Church]]> Saint Seraphim of Sarov is one of the most renowned Russian monks and mystics in the Orthodox Church. He is generally considered the greatest of the 19th century startsy (elders) and, arguably, the first. He is remembered for extending the monastic teachings of contemplation, theoria and self-denial to the layperson, and taught that the purpose of the Christian life was to acquire the Holy Spirit.

]]> <![CDATA[Seraphim of Sarov Church]]> Saint Seraphim of Sarov is one of the most renowned Russian monks and mystics in the Orthodox Church. He is generally considered the greatest of the 19th century startsy (elders) and, arguably, the first. He is remembered for extending the monastic teachings of contemplation, theoria and self-denial to the layperson, and taught that the purpose of the Christian life was to acquire the Holy Spirit.

]]> http://maps.interesniy.kiev.ua/streets/yunkerova-nikolaya/hram-prepodobnogo-serafima-sarovskogo <![CDATA[Seraphim of Sarov Church]]> 19059

UA 50.4684452435 30.4533934593 <![CDATA[St. Catherine Church]]> Saint Catherine of Alexandria, also known as Saint Catherine of the Wheel and The Great Martyr Saint Catherine is, according to tradition, a Christian saint and virgin, who was martyred in the early 4th century at the hands of the pagan emperor Maxentius. According to her hagiography, she was both a princess and a noted scholar, who became a Christian around the age of fourteen, and herself converted hundreds of people to Christianity. Over 1,100 years following her martyrdom, St. Joan of Arc identified Catherine as one of the Saints who appeared to her and counselled her.

]]> <![CDATA[St. Catherine Church]]> Saint Catherine of Alexandria, also known as Saint Catherine of the Wheel and The Great Martyr Saint Catherine is, according to tradition, a Christian saint and virgin, who was martyred in the early 4th century at the hands of the pagan emperor Maxentius. According to her hagiography, she was both a princess and a noted scholar, who became a Christian around the age of fourteen, and herself converted hundreds of people to Christianity. Over 1,100 years following her martyrdom, St. Joan of Arc identified Catherine as one of the Saints who appeared to her and counselled her.

]]> http://maps.interesniy.kiev.ua/streets/dorogozhitskaya/hram-svyatoy-ekateriny <![CDATA[St. Catherine Church]]> 19038

UA 50.4209227108 30.5007773638 <![CDATA[Memorial to died workers and students of the Physical therapy Institute]]> Memorial to died workers and students of the Physical therapy Institute]]> <![CDATA[Memorial to died workers and students of the Physical therapy Institute]]> Memorial to died workers and students of the Physical therapy Institute]]> http://maps.interesniy.kiev.ua/streets/amosova-nikolaya/memorial-pogibshim-sotrudnikam-instituta-ftiziatrii <![CDATA[Memorial to died workers and students of the Physical therapy Institute]]> http://maps.interesniy.kiev.ua/streets/amosova-nikolaya/memorial-pogibshim-sotrudnikam-instituta-ftiziatrii <![CDATA[Memorial to died workers and students of the Physical therapy Institute]]> 19022

UA 50.4503450966 30.4950213432 <![CDATA[Former art school]]> The art school was founded in 1901 and used to be on this place till 1920.
Students - Abram Manevich, Mane-Kats, Isaak Rabinovich, Nison Shifrin, Iosif Shifrin. Currently there is a pedagogical college here.

]]> http://maps.interesniy.kiev.ua/streets/vorovskogo-vatslava/byvshee-hudozhestvennoe-uchilishche-19022 <![CDATA[Former art school]]> 17747

UA 50.4559876213 30.5169510841 <![CDATA[The building of Telegraph]]> In 1856 the State telegraph office was opened. The building was constructed in 1902 by an architect Kobelev for the Land bank purposes. In Soviet times the building was given to Telegraph.

]]> <![CDATA[The building of Telegraph]]> In 1856 the State telegraph office was opened. The building was constructed in 1902 by an architect Kobelev for the Land bank purposes. In Soviet times the building was given to Telegraph.

]]> http://maps.interesniy.kiev.ua/streets/vladimirskaya/zdanie-telegrafa <![CDATA[The building of Telegraph]]> 19006

UA 50.4538153973 30.4981541634 <![CDATA[Lutheran hospital]]> The Lutheran hospital was mostly commissioned by Kiev Germans. The building was constructed by Edward Bradtman in 1913.

]]> <![CDATA[Lutheran hospital]]> The Lutheran hospital was mostly commissioned by Kiev Germans. The building was constructed by Edward Bradtman in 1913.

]]> http://maps.interesniy.kiev.ua/streets/kotsyubinskogo-yuriya/lyuteranskaya-bolnitsa <![CDATA[Lutheran hospital]]> 18239

UA 50.464859915555529 30.498728156057041 <![CDATA[Memorial to Victims of Famine]]> The Monument is established on the territory of Old Believers' cemetry.

]]> <![CDATA[Memorial to Victims of Famine]]> The Monument is established on the territory of Old Believers' cemetry.

]]> http://maps.interesniy.kiev.ua/streets/lukyanovskaya/memorial-zhertvam-golodomora <![CDATA[Memorial to Victims of Famine]]> 18264

UA 50.4681447693 30.4526853561 <![CDATA[Memorial to Victims of Famine]]> The memorial church is established on the territory of Lukianovskii reserve.

]]> <![CDATA[Memorial to Victims of Famine]]> The memorial church is established on the territory of Lukianovskii reserve.

]]> http://maps.interesniy.kiev.ua/streets/dorogozhitskaya/memorial-zhertvam-golodomora-18264 <![CDATA[Memorial to Victims of Famine]]> 18261

UA 50.406165341883771 30.476224422412315 <![CDATA[Memorial to Victims of Famine]]> The memorial cross is established on the territory of Sovskoe cemetry.

]]> <![CDATA[Memorial to Victims of Famine]]> The memorial cross is established on the territory of Sovskoe cemetry.

]]> http://maps.interesniy.kiev.ua/streets/koloskovaya/memorial-zhertvam-golodomora <![CDATA[Memorial to Victims of Famine]]> 18257

UA 50.4864838537 30.5840706825 <![CDATA[Memorial to Victims of Famine]]> The memorial is established near Radujnoe lake.

]]> <![CDATA[Memorial to Victims of Famine]]> The memorial is established near Radujnoe lake.

]]> http://maps.interesniy.kiev.ua/streets/raduzhnaya/memorial-zhertvam-golodomora <![CDATA[Memorial to Victims of Famine]]> 18256

UA 50.4746864802 30.6836557388 <![CDATA[Memorial to Victims of Famine]]> The monument is located on the territory of Bykovnya forest.

]]> <![CDATA[Memorial to Victims of Famine]]> The monument is located on the territory of Bykovnya forest.

]]> http://maps.interesniy.kiev.ua/streets/brovarskoy-prospekt-bykovnya/memorial-zhertvam-golodomora <![CDATA[Memorial to Victims of Famine]]> 18779

UA 50.4759291663 30.4453253746 <![CDATA[Memorial to Death Match footballers]]> The Death Match is a name for an exhibition association football game in the summer of 1942 between the team of a local bakery employees "Start" — former professional footballers from Dynamo Kyiv and Lokomotyv Kyiv — and soldiers of air defense artillery, pilots and airfield support personnel "Flakelf"
The Soviet footballers defeated the Germans and, according to the players, on 18 August ten of the players were sent to a German concentration camp. Later six escaped and four were killed.

]]> <![CDATA[Memorial to Death Match footballers]]> The Death Match is a name for an exhibition association football game in the summer of 1942 between the team of a local bakery employees "Start" — former professional footballers from Dynamo Kyiv and Lokomotyv Kyiv — and soldiers of air defense artillery, pilots and airfield support personnel "Flakelf"
The Soviet footballers defeated the Germans and, according to the players, on 18 August ten of the players were sent to a German concentration camp. Later six escaped and four were killed.

]]> http://maps.interesniy.kiev.ua/streets/grekova-akademika/memorial-futbolistam-matcha-smerti <![CDATA[Memorial to Death Match footballers]]> http://maps.interesniy.kiev.ua/streets/grekova-akademika/memorial-futbolistam-matcha-smerti <![CDATA[Memorial to Death Match footballers]]> http://maps.interesniy.kiev.ua/streets/grekova-akademika/memorial-futbolistam-matcha-smerti <![CDATA[Memorial to Death Match footballers]]> 18696

UA 50.5073951052 30.5969667435 <![CDATA[Monument to Motherland defenders]]> Monument to Motherland defenders

]]> <![CDATA[Monument to Motherland defenders]]> Monument to Motherland defenders

]]> http://maps.interesniy.kiev.ua/streets/drayzera-teodora/pamyatnik-zashchitnikam-otechestva <![CDATA[Monument to Motherland defenders]]> 18717

UA 50.3799688409 30.4527926445 <![CDATA[Boris and Gleb Church]]> Boris and Gleb, Christian names Roman and David, respectively, were the first saints canonized in Kievan Rus' after the Christianization of the country.
According to the two 11th century Lives of Boris and Gleb (ascribed to Nestor the Chronicler and Jacob the Monk), they were children of Vladimir the Great, who liked them more than his other children. Both were murdered during the internecine wars of 1015–1019 and glorified (canonized) by the Orthodox church in Rus' in 1071. They were interred at the Vyshhorod Cathedral, which was reconsecrated in their name; many other Ukrainian and Russian churches were later named after them. Their feast day is observed on July 24 (August 6).

]]> <![CDATA[Boris and Gleb Church]]> Boris and Gleb, Christian names Roman and David, respectively, were the first saints canonized in Kievan Rus' after the Christianization of the country.
According to the two 11th century Lives of Boris and Gleb (ascribed to Nestor the Chronicler and Jacob the Monk), they were children of Vladimir the Great, who liked them more than his other children. Both were murdered during the internecine wars of 1015–1019 and glorified (canonized) by the Orthodox church in Rus' in 1071. They were interred at the Vyshhorod Cathedral, which was reconsecrated in their name; many other Ukrainian and Russian churches were later named after them. Their feast day is observed on July 24 (August 6).

]]> http://maps.interesniy.kiev.ua/streets/yakubovskogo-marshala/tserkov-borisa-i-gleba <![CDATA[Boris and Gleb Church]]> 18743

UA 50.463009097 30.4016375542 <![CDATA[Prayer requests House]]> Prayer requests House

]]> <![CDATA[Prayer requests House]]> Prayer requests House

]]> http://maps.interesniy.kiev.ua/streets/aleksandrovskaya/dom-molitvy <![CDATA[Prayer requests House]]> 18191

UA 50.4092559845 30.357606411 <![CDATA[Memorial to Sofievskaya Borschagovka soldiers]]> <![CDATA[Memorial to Sofievskaya Borschagovka soldiers]]> http://maps.interesniy.kiev.ua/streets/lenina-sofievskaya-borshchagovka/pamyatnik-voinam-sela-sofievskaya-borshchagovka <![CDATA[Memorial to Sofievskaya Borschagovka soldiers]]> 18188

UA 50.431062532 30.6479716301 <![CDATA[Memorial sign to soldiers-defenders (mass grave)]]> Memorial sign to soldiers-defenders (mass grave)

]]> <![CDATA[Memorial sign to soldiers-defenders (mass grave)]]> Memorial sign to soldiers-defenders (mass grave)

]]> http://maps.interesniy.kiev.ua/streets/privokzalnaya/pamyatniy-znak-voinam-osvoboditelyam-bratskaya-mogila <![CDATA[Memorial sign to soldiers-defenders (mass grave)]]> http://maps.interesniy.kiev.ua/streets/privokzalnaya/pamyatniy-znak-voinam-osvoboditelyam-bratskaya-mogila <![CDATA[Memorial sign to soldiers-defenders (mass grave)]]> 18184

UA 50.4252256504 30.6883764267 <![CDATA[Memorial sign - Darnitsa concentration camp]]> Memorial sign - Darnitsa concentration camp

]]> <![CDATA[Memorial sign - Darnitsa concentration camp]]> Memorial sign - Darnitsa concentration camp

]]> http://maps.interesniy.kiev.ua/streets/borispolskaya/pamyatniy-znak-darnitskiy-kontslager <![CDATA[Memorial sign - Darnitsa concentration camp]]> http://maps.interesniy.kiev.ua/streets/borispolskaya/pamyatniy-znak-darnitskiy-kontslager <![CDATA[Memorial sign - Darnitsa concentration camp]]> 18839

UA 50.384319967100730 30.504714846600905 <![CDATA[Memorial sign to Kiev defence participants]]> Memorial sign to Kiev defence participants

]]> <![CDATA[Memorial sign to Kiev defence participants]]> Memorial sign to Kiev defence participants

]]> http://maps.interesniy.kiev.ua/streets/geroev-oborony/pamyatniy-znak-uchastnikam-oborony-kieva <![CDATA[Memorial sign to Kiev defence participants]]> 18841

UA 50.4816096015 30.4707527161 <![CDATA[Memorial sign to shot patients]]> The memorial sign is located on the territory of Cyril hospital.

]]> <![CDATA[Memorial sign to shot patients]]> The memorial sign is located on the territory of Cyril hospital.

]]> http://maps.interesniy.kiev.ua/streets/frunze-mihaila/pamyatniy-znak-rasstrelyanym-patsientam <![CDATA[Memorial sign to shot patients]]> 18423

UA 50.4616704525 30.6148195267 <![CDATA[Anthony and Theodosius Church]]> Theodosius of Kiev is the saint who brought Cenobitic Monasticism to Kievan Rus' and, together with St Anthony of Kiev, founded the Kiev Caves Lavra (Monastery of the Caves). A hagiography of Theodosius was written in the twelfth century.
Anthony of Kiev was a monk and the founder of the monastic tradition in the Kievan Rus. He, together with Theodosius of Kiev, co-founded Kiev Pechersk Lavra (Kiev Monastery of the Caves).

]]> <![CDATA[Anthony and Theodosius Church]]> Theodosius of Kiev is the saint who brought Cenobitic Monasticism to Kievan Rus' and, together with St Anthony of Kiev, founded the Kiev Caves Lavra (Monastery of the Caves). A hagiography of Theodosius was written in the twelfth century.
Anthony of Kiev was a monk and the founder of the monastic tradition in the Kievan Rus. He, together with Theodosius of Kiev, co-founded Kiev Pechersk Lavra (Kiev Monastery of the Caves).

]]> http://maps.interesniy.kiev.ua/streets/darnitskiy-bulvar/hram-antoniya-i-feodosiya <![CDATA[Anthony and Theodosius Church]]> 18421

UA 50.461612398175350 30.635563731170123 <![CDATA[Memorial sign - the Alley of Glory]]> <![CDATA[Memorial sign - the Alley of Glory]]> http://maps.interesniy.kiev.ua/streets/kioto/pamyatniy-znak-alleya-slavy <![CDATA[Memorial sign - the Alley of Glory]]> http://maps.interesniy.kiev.ua/streets/kioto/pamyatniy-znak-alleya-slavy <![CDATA[Memorial sign - the Alley of Glory]]> http://maps.interesniy.kiev.ua/streets/kioto/pamyatniy-znak-alleya-slavy <![CDATA[Memorial sign - the Alley of Glory]]> 18414

UA 50.4083397531 30.3833770752 <![CDATA[Carmelite Monastery]]> The monastery was founded in 1991, the construction was finished in 1996.

]]> <![CDATA[Carmelite Monastery]]> The monastery was founded in 1991, the construction was finished in 1996.

]]> http://maps.interesniy.kiev.ua/streets/nikolsko-borshchagovskaya/monastyr-karmelitok <![CDATA[Carmelite Monastery]]> 18412

UA 50.4133856436 30.3686141968 <![CDATA[Monument to soldiers-defenders (mass grave)]]> <![CDATA[Monument to soldiers-defenders (mass grave)]]> http://maps.interesniy.kiev.ua/streets/lenina-sofievskaya-borshchagovka/pamyatnik-voinam-osvoboditelyam-bratskaya-mogila <![CDATA[Monument to soldiers-defenders (mass grave)]]> 18362

UA 50.4535694788 30.4371929169 <![CDATA[Memorial to died workers of Bolshevik factory]]> The monument is located on the territory of former Bolshevik factory.

]]> <![CDATA[Memorial to died workers of Bolshevik factory]]> The monument is located on the territory of former Bolshevik factory.

]]> http://maps.interesniy.kiev.ua/streets/garmatnaya/memorial-pogibshim-sotrudnikam-zavoda-bolshevik <![CDATA[Memorial to died workers of Bolshevik factory]]> 18129

UA 50.461957308 30.479786396 <![CDATA[Memorial to died workers of tramway depot]]> Memorial to died workers of tramway depot

]]> <![CDATA[Memorial to died workers of tramway depot]]> Memorial to died workers of tramway depot

]]> http://maps.interesniy.kiev.ua/streets/degtyarevskaya-parhomenko/memorial-pogibshim-sotrudnikam-tramvaynogo-depo <![CDATA[Memorial to died workers of tramway depot]]> http://maps.interesniy.kiev.ua/streets/degtyarevskaya-parhomenko/memorial-pogibshim-sotrudnikam-tramvaynogo-depo <![CDATA[Memorial to died workers of tramway depot]]> 18118

UA 50.4531254562 30.529718399 <![CDATA[Arch of Friendship]]> The Arch of Friendship was constructed in 1982 by a sculptor A. Skoblikov and an architect I. Ivanov. It is a huge, 50 m (164 ft) in diameter, rainbow-shaped arch, made of titanium.
Underneath the Arch there are two statues: one is made of bronze and depicts a Russian and Ukrainian workers holding up the Soviet Order of Friendship of Peoples and the other is made of granite and depicts the participants of the Pereyaslav Council in 1654.
There is a viewing deck where most of the east bank, Troeschina and towards the north of the city, Podil and Obolon can be seen.

]]> <![CDATA[Arch of Friendship]]> The Arch of Friendship was constructed in 1982 by a sculptor A. Skoblikov and an architect I. Ivanov. It is a huge, 50 m (164 ft) in diameter, rainbow-shaped arch, made of titanium.
Underneath the Arch there are two statues: one is made of bronze and depicts a Russian and Ukrainian workers holding up the Soviet Order of Friendship of Peoples and the other is made of granite and depicts the participants of the Pereyaslav Council in 1654.
There is a viewing deck where most of the east bank, Troeschina and towards the north of the city, Podil and Obolon can be seen.

]]> http://maps.interesniy.kiev.ua/streets/vladimirskiy-spusk/monument-arka-druzhby-narodov <![CDATA[Arch of Friendship]]> http://maps.interesniy.kiev.ua/streets/vladimirskiy-spusk/monument-arka-druzhby-narodov <![CDATA[Arch of Friendship]]> http://maps.interesniy.kiev.ua/streets/vladimirskiy-spusk/monument-arka-druzhby-narodov <![CDATA[Arch of Friendship]]> http://maps.interesniy.kiev.ua/streets/vladimirskiy-spusk/monument-arka-druzhby-narodov <![CDATA[Arch of Friendship]]> 18116

UA 50.4529785863 30.5192416906 <![CDATA[A tree that sticks out of the fence]]> One of the secret places of Kiev. The owner of the house during the construction of the fence has decided not to chop a tree. And now it remains one of the characteristic features of the city.

]]> <![CDATA[A tree that sticks out of the fence]]> One of the secret places of Kiev. The owner of the house during the construction of the fence has decided not to chop a tree. And now it remains one of the characteristic features of the city.

]]> http://maps.interesniy.kiev.ua/streets/mihaylovskiy-pereulok/derevo-chto-torchit-iz-zabora <![CDATA[A tree that sticks out of the fence]]> 18200

UA 50.4428024632 30.5332696438 <![CDATA[Monument to Pylyp Orlyk]]> In 2011 the monument to Ukrainian Hetman Pylyp Orlyk, the author of The Constitution (1710) was established.

]]> <![CDATA[Monument to Pylyp Orlyk]]> In 2011 the monument to Ukrainian Hetman Pylyp Orlyk, the author of The Constitution (1710) was established.

]]> http://maps.interesniy.kiev.ua/streets/orlika-pilipa/pamyatnik-orliku-pilipu <![CDATA[Monument to Pylyp Orlyk]]> http://maps.interesniy.kiev.ua/streets/orlika-pilipa/pamyatnik-orliku-pilipu <![CDATA[Monument to Pylyp Orlyk]]> http://maps.interesniy.kiev.ua/streets/orlika-pilipa/pamyatnik-orliku-pilipu <![CDATA[Monument to Pylyp Orlyk]]> http://maps.interesniy.kiev.ua/streets/orlika-pilipa/pamyatnik-orliku-pilipu <![CDATA[Monument to Pylyp Orlyk]]> 18909

UA 50.4931117569 30.449616909 <![CDATA[Kurenevskoe Cemetery]]> On the territory of the cemetery there used to be Jewish burials in 1920-50s.

]]> <![CDATA[Kurenevskoe Cemetery]]> On the territory of the cemetery there used to be Jewish burials in 1920-50s.

]]> http://maps.interesniy.kiev.ua/streets/valkovskaya/kurenevskoe-kladbishche <![CDATA[Kurenevskoe Cemetery]]> 18862

UA 50.4933915964 30.4501533508 <![CDATA[Memorial to Victims of Famine]]> The memorial cross is established on the territory of Kurenevskoe cemetery.

]]> <![CDATA[Memorial to Victims of Famine]]> The memorial cross is established on the territory of Kurenevskoe cemetery.

]]> http://maps.interesniy.kiev.ua/streets/valkovskaya/memorial-zhertvam-golodomora <![CDATA[Memorial to Victims of Famine]]> 18860

UA 50.4532962346 30.4582428932 <![CDATA[Monument to Prof. Bogomolets]]> The Monument is established in front of the Bogomolets' Unoversity of Medicine. Aleksandr Bogomolets was a public figure and pathophysiologist, academitian and vice-president of the Academy of Science. Established the link between tumors and body.

]]> <![CDATA[Monument to Prof. Bogomolets]]> The Monument is established in front of the Bogomolets' Unoversity of Medicine. Aleksandr Bogomolets was a public figure and pathophysiologist, academitian and vice-president of the Academy of Science. Established the link between tumors and body.

]]> http://maps.interesniy.kiev.ua/streets/pobedy-prospekt/pamyatnik-bogomoltsu-a_a <![CDATA[Monument to Prof. Bogomolets]]> http://maps.interesniy.kiev.ua/streets/pobedy-prospekt/pamyatnik-bogomoltsu-a_a <![CDATA[Monument to Prof. Bogomolets]]> http://maps.interesniy.kiev.ua/streets/pobedy-prospekt/pamyatnik-bogomoltsu-a_a <![CDATA[Monument to Prof. Bogomolets]]> 18859

UA 50.487084567 30.4705166817 <![CDATA[Memorial to Jewish Holocaust victims]]> The sculpture depicts a 13 years old boy, who is reading a post, saying: "All Jews of the city have to come on Monday (September, 29, 1941) at 8 am to the corner of Melnikova and Dokterivska streets. Take your personal belongings, documents, money, warm cloth etc. Who will not come and be found in the other place, will be shot immediately."

]]> <![CDATA[Memorial to Jewish Holocaust victims]]> The sculpture depicts a 13 years old boy, who is reading a post, saying: "All Jews of the city have to come on Monday (September, 29, 1941) at 8 am to the corner of Melnikova and Dokterivska streets. Take your personal belongings, documents, money, warm cloth etc. Who will not come and be found in the other place, will be shot immediately."

]]> http://maps.interesniy.kiev.ua/streets/frunze-mihaila/memorial-zhertvam-holokosta-evreev <![CDATA[Memorial to Jewish Holocaust victims]]> http://maps.interesniy.kiev.ua/streets/frunze-mihaila/memorial-zhertvam-holokosta-evreev <![CDATA[Memorial to Jewish Holocaust victims]]> http://maps.interesniy.kiev.ua/streets/frunze-mihaila/memorial-zhertvam-holokosta-evreev <![CDATA[Memorial to Jewish Holocaust victims]]> 18157

UA 50.4344112376 30.554265976 <![CDATA[Arsenal]]> The author of the project was Ioan Meller of German descent. The construction of the building lasted 5 years. Currently it is a big museum complex.

Mystetskyi Arsenal (Art Arsenal) is one of Ukraine's most promising projects in the field of culture and has a fair chance of becoming one of the world's largest museums.

The mission of Mystetskyi Arsenal is to combine many Ukrainian cultural achievements and initiatives into one conceptual national project thus presenting the Ukrainian historical and artistic heritage as part of world cultural heritage.

]]> <![CDATA[Arsenal]]> The author of the project was Ioan Meller of German descent. The construction of the building lasted 5 years. Currently it is a big museum complex.

Mystetskyi Arsenal (Art Arsenal) is one of Ukraine's most promising projects in the field of culture and has a fair chance of becoming one of the world's largest museums.

]]> http://maps.interesniy.kiev.ua/streets/mazepy-ivana/arsenal <![CDATA[Arsenal]]> 18156

UA 50.4455696015 30.5282592773 <![CDATA[Ukrainian drama theatre]]> The building was constructed in 1898 under the project of German architect Edward Bradtman.

]]> <![CDATA[Ukrainian drama theatre]]> The building was constructed in 1898 under the project of German architect Edward Bradtman.

]]> http://maps.interesniy.kiev.ua/streets/franko-ploshchad/teatr-m-solovtsov <![CDATA[Ukrainian drama theatre]]> 18155

UA 50.4461366741 30.5144190788 <![CDATA[Hermitage Hotel]]> Architect - Andrey Krauss of German descent.

]]> <![CDATA[Hermitage Hotel]]> Architect - Andrey Krauss of German descent.

]]> http://maps.interesniy.kiev.ua/streets/hmelnitskogo-bogdana/otel-ermitazh <![CDATA[Hermitage Hotel]]> 18154

UA 50.4477831957 30.5265641212 <![CDATA[Ginzburg guest house]]> The guest house was built in 1900 under the project of Shleifer Bradtman. It was almost completely destroyed during the WWII and was reconstructed partially. It was a property of a famous building contractor - Lev Ginzburg.

]]> <![CDATA[Ginzburg guest house]]> The guest house was built in 1900 under the project of Shleifer Bradtman. It was almost completely destroyed during the WWII and was reconstructed partially. It was a property of a famous building contractor - Lev Ginzburg.

]]> http://maps.interesniy.kiev.ua/streets/gorodetskogo-arhitektora/dom-ginzburga <![CDATA[Ginzburg guest house]]> 18092

UA 50.4524833238 30.5133354664 <![CDATA[Zaborovsky Gates]]> The Gates were built in 1746 by a German architect Shedel. The Gates are named after the commissioner Mihail Zaborovsky.

]]> <![CDATA[Zaborovsky Gates]]> The Gates were built in 1746 by a German architect Shedel. The Gates are named after the commissioner Mihail Zaborovsky.

]]> http://maps.interesniy.kiev.ua/streets/georgievskiy-pereulok/brama-zaborovskogo-18092 <![CDATA[Zaborovsky Gates]]> 18656

UA 50.4986399865 30.4623842239 <![CDATA[Railway Bridge over Skliarenko street]]> Railway Bridge over Skliarenko street

]]> <![CDATA[Railway Bridge over Skliarenko street]]> Railway Bridge over Skliarenko street

]]> http://maps.interesniy.kiev.ua/streets/avtozavodskaya/zhd-most-nad-ulitsey-sklyarenko <![CDATA[Railway Bridge over Skliarenko street]]> 18492

UA 50.4635964495 30.3463840485 <![CDATA[Memorial to Victims of Famine]]> It is established on the territory of former Belichi village.

]]> <![CDATA[Memorial to Victims of Famine]]> It is established on the territory of former Belichi village.

]]> http://maps.interesniy.kiev.ua/streets/chernobylskaya/memorial-zhertvam-golodomora <![CDATA[Memorial to Victims of Famine]]> 18483

UA 50.4553318661 30.479786396 <![CDATA[Memorial to Death Match footballers]]> The Death Match is a name for an exhibition association football game in the summer of 1942 between the team of a local bakery employees "Start" — former professional footballers from Dynamo Kyiv and Lokomotyv Kyiv — and soldiers of air defense artillery, pilots and airfield support personnel "Flakelf"
The Soviet footballers defeated the Germans and, according to the players, on 18 August ten of the players were sent to a German concentration camp. Later six escaped and four were killed.

]]> http://maps.interesniy.kiev.ua/streets/sholudenko-nikifora/memorial-futbolistam-matcha-smerti <![CDATA[Memorial to Death Match footballers]]> http://maps.interesniy.kiev.ua/streets/sholudenko-nikifora/memorial-futbolistam-matcha-smerti <![CDATA[Memorial to Death Match footballers]]> 18670

UA 50.483408491143570 30.472560524902064 <![CDATA[Church of Saint Basil the Great ]]> Basil of Caesarea, also called Saint Basil the Great, was the Greek bishop of Caesarea Mazaca in Cappadocia, Asia Minor (modern-day Turkey). He was an influential theologian who supported the Nicene Creed and opposed the heresies of the early Christian church, fighting against both Arianism and the followers of Apollinaris of Laodicea. His ability to balance his theological convictions with his political connections made Basil a powerful advocate for the Nicene position.
In addition to his work as a theologian, Basil was known for his care of the poor and underprivileged. Basil established guidelines for monastic life which focus on community life, liturgical prayer, and manual labour. Together with Pachomius he is remembered as a father of communal monasticism in Eastern Christianity. He is considered a saint by the traditions of both Eastern and Western Christianity.

]]> <![CDATA[Church of Saint Basil the Great ]]> Basil of Caesarea, also called Saint Basil the Great, was the Greek bishop of Caesarea Mazaca in Cappadocia, Asia Minor (modern-day Turkey). He was an influential theologian who supported the Nicene Creed and opposed the heresies of the early Christian church, fighting against both Arianism and the followers of Apollinaris of Laodicea. His ability to balance his theological convictions with his political connections made Basil a powerful advocate for the Nicene position.
In addition to his work as a theologian, Basil was known for his care of the poor and underprivileged. Basil established guidelines for monastic life which focus on community life, liturgical prayer, and manual labour. Together with Pachomius he is remembered as a father of communal monasticism in Eastern Christianity. He is considered a saint by the traditions of both Eastern and Western Christianity.

]]> http://maps.interesniy.kiev.ua/streets/frunze-mihaila/hram-vasiliya-velikogo <![CDATA[Church of Saint Basil the Great ]]> http://maps.interesniy.kiev.ua/streets/frunze-mihaila/hram-vasiliya-velikogo <![CDATA[Church of Saint Basil the Great ]]> 18972

UA 50.4521690856 30.5215752125 <![CDATA[The building of charity association]]> There used to be a Roman Catholic charity association.

]]> <![CDATA[The building of charity association]]> There used to be a Roman Catholic charity association.

]]> http://maps.interesniy.kiev.ua/streets/malaya-zhitomirskaya/zdanie-blagotvoritelnogo-obshchestva <![CDATA[The building of charity association]]> 18962

UA 50.4966471684 30.4567837715 <![CDATA[Railway bridge]]> This point is widely used in different photoquests and competitions.

]]> <![CDATA[Railway bridge]]> This point is widely used in different photoquests and competitions.

]]> http://maps.interesniy.kiev.ua/streets/frunze-mihaila/zheleznodorozhniy-most <![CDATA[Railway bridge]]> 18023

UA 50.4413949185 30.523109436 <![CDATA[House, where Golda Meir lived]]> Meir was elected Prime Minister of Israel on March 17, 1969, after serving as Minister of Labour and Foreign Minister. Israel's first and the world's third woman to hold such an office, she was described as the "Iron Lady" of Israeli politics years before the epithet became associated with British Prime Minister Margaret Thatcher. Former Prime Minister David Ben-Gurion used to call Meir "the best man in the government"; she was often portrayed as the "strong-willed, straight-talking, grey-bunned grandmother of the Jewish people".

]]> <![CDATA[House, where Golda Meir lived]]> Meir was elected Prime Minister of Israel on March 17, 1969, after serving as Minister of Labour and Foreign Minister. Israel's first and the world's third woman to hold such an office, she was described as the "Iron Lady" of Israeli politics years before the epithet became associated with British Prime Minister Margaret Thatcher. Former Prime Minister David Ben-Gurion used to call Meir "the best man in the government"; she was often portrayed as the "strong-willed, straight-talking, grey-bunned grandmother of the Jewish people".

]]> http://maps.interesniy.kiev.ua/streets/basseynaya/golda-meyer <![CDATA[House, where Golda Meir lived]]> http://maps.interesniy.kiev.ua/streets/basseynaya/golda-meyer <![CDATA[House, where Golda Meir lived]]> http://maps.interesniy.kiev.ua/streets/basseynaya/golda-meyer <![CDATA[House, where Golda Meir lived]]> 17297

UA 50.4389281978 30.5203413963 <![CDATA[Central Synagogue]]> Central Synagogue was founded by the multi-millionaire "sugar-king" Lazar Brodsky, 1989. It was not possible to get permission to build the Synagogue at once, because the tsarist authorities at that time restricted the rights of Kiev' Jewish community. Brodsky had to resort to a ruse. His appeal to the Senate contained the design of a side facade that looked like the facade of an ordinary only part of which was going to be used as a meetinghouse. In 1926 the Soviet authorities closed the synagogue. After the war it was reconstructed as a theatre. The puppet theatre was situated here until 1997. Nowadays the synagogue has been restored.

]]> <![CDATA[Central Synagogue]]> Central Synagogue was founded by the multi-millionaire "sugar-king" Lazar Brodsky, 1989. It was not possible to get permission to build the Synagogue at once, because the tsarist authorities at that time restricted the rights of Kiev' Jewish community. Brodsky had to resort to a ruse. His appeal to the Senate contained the design of a side facade that looked like the facade of an ordinary only part of which was going to be used as a meetinghouse. In 1926 the Soviet authorities closed the synagogue. After the war it was reconstructed as a theatre. The puppet theatre was situated here until 1997. Nowadays the synagogue has been restored.

]]> http://maps.interesniy.kiev.ua/streets/rustaveli-shota/tsentralnaya-horalnaya-sinagoga <![CDATA[Central Synagogue]]> 17245

UA 50.4590067104 30.517873764 <![CDATA[Saint Andrew's Church]]> The hill where the church is located was called "Andrew's Hill" after the Apostle Andrew. There is a legend about the Saint, who travelled around the world and peached. One day he came to the banks of the Dnipro River and spent the night there. In the morning he said to his followers: "Do you see these hills? On these hills God will spread his grace. A town will appear and many churches will be raised." After having blessed the place, Andrew placed the cross on the hill. The legend binds the construction of the cross with the location of St. Andrew's Church.

Sticking back to the history it is known that the idea to construct the church came to Empress Elizabeth, who visited Kiev in 1744, and with her own hand she laid the first stone of the future church. Now the monogram of the sovereign is inscribed on the frontons of Saint Andrew's Church.

The chief-architect of the court was Bartolomeo Rastrelli, who was known for numerous constructions in the baroque style - grandiose palaces and churches in Petersburg. But the Church of Saint Andrew with its modest proportions is perharps the most harmonious and picturesque work he left behind.

Saint Andrew's Church, an outstanding monument of the 18th century, was declared a museum in 1968.

]]> <![CDATA[Saint Andrew's Church]]> The hill where the church is located was called "Andrew's Hill" after the Apostle Andrew. There is a legend about the Saint, who travelled around the world and peached. One day he came to the banks of the Dnipro River and spent the night there. In the morning he said to his followers: "Do you see these hills? On these hills God will spread his grace. A town will appear and many churches will be raised." After having blessed the place, Andrew placed the cross on the hill. The legend binds the construction of the cross with the location of St. Andrew's Church.

Saint Andrew's Church, an outstanding monument of the 18th century, was declared a museum in 1968.

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