| Page Views: 8,379 Last Visit to Kiev: - I Live Here | The city, which is called "Golden domed" by IngaA - last update: Apr 16, 2003 |
Intro to the "Northern Rome" (Balsac said) Kyiv (Kiev)
Is a big ancient city, capital of Ukraine. Situated on the hills, near one of the largest rivers, Dnipro, it gives the excellent views and landscapes, especially when looking down from right side of the river.
It was founded more then 1500 years ago, by Polian dukes-brothers Kiy, Stchek and Khoriv together with their syster Lybid. The name of the city originates from the name of the oldest brother Kiy. During 1500 years, citie's history has survived the domination of different regimes, the traces of which can be found in it's picturesque and impressive architecture. The best way of course is to come and see. To list everything, it can take hours.
What else can I say ? Wherever in the world I am, I'll never forget who I am and where I'm from. This is my homecity, my life, my love, my addict,,, no matter how it is called.
Ukraine still seems to be quite far-off country but tourists coming here, are impressed. Frankly, I've never met anyone who did not like. So welcome:) |
| Chestnuts are bloomy again (song) |
Kyiv - garden cityKyiv is one of the 'greenest' cities in the world. It has plenty of parks, gardens, trees are everywhere.
The symbol of Kyiv is chestnut, favourite tree of kyivans. |
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| Pros: | "Atmosphere, architecture, people, cuisine, Dnipro, chestnuts" | | Cons: | "Pickpockets" | | In A Nutshell: | ""It's impossible, not to love you, my Kyiv" (from the song)" |
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joiwatani Sat Feb 28, 2009 17:41 UTC
Good to know about the history of a place! Thanks! | balfor Fri Nov 23, 2007 15:38 UTC
Happy Friday Inga! I hope you've got a great weekend ahead of you. :-) | joetraveller Thu May 17, 2007 15:07 UTC
Hello! I will be in Kiev Aug 11-15 I can't wait! Many thanks for all the tips you rate 5 out of 5! Ever met anyone from Alabama before? :)) Josef Josef | hunterV Thu Feb 8, 2007 16:45 UTC
You are right, Inga! It's a very good and detailed description, nice pix! |
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