"The golden friendly city" Top 5 Page for this destination Kiev by Bobek

Kiev Travel Guide: 1,990 reviews and 3,917 photos

There is beauty wherever you look

It is almost impossible to describe the beauty of this magnificent city. I have been there now several times during summer, autumn and winter and whenever I came it felt like everything around me welcomed me. The air, the sun, the houses and even the frost were friendly. I made friends with the streets of the city, the parks and a number of people. I stayed in a private flat during that time. Actually it was 2 different flats that I got to know and if someone is planning to go to Kiev, I will be happy to give some advice. There are around 2,000 photos in my file now and it is somehow difficult to make a selection.

I have spent countless hours to write the descriptions to what I have experienced in Kiev, I also spent many, many hours to prepare and optimize the corresponding images. Sometime in 2006 I reached the # 1 notch for Kiev - but in May 2006 the VT management decided to make a book on various destinations using the resources from the VT community. A use in a commercial way of what thousands of other VT members have contributed here. I guess every community member received this announcement. Yet since they all MUST agree to disclaim their intellectual property (and their copyrights) prior to using this website, I decided to remove the major portion of my contributions about Kiev. This is because I dislike that someones takes advantage from my materials commercially. And this is why in many cases you will find my texts being truncated and the images miniaturized to thumbnail size.

If anyone is interested in more information on this wonderful city, I will be glad to help on a direct and individual basis. - Bobek 28 May 2006

View from left bank: Rodina-Mat' & big bell tower

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The green island center of Kiev

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Pros and Cons

Pros:There is no place with more magic in this world
Cons:Cyrillic is a bit complicated to read
In a nutshell:Encounter with your soul watching Dnipro river flow

Last visit to Kiev: Oct 2004
Intro Updated May 28, 2006
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hunterV Feb 14, 2009 at 11:23 PM Report Abuse

Thanks for your very detailed and observant tips, friend! Always nice to read your pages! I'm sorry you had to remove the text....
condorito Feb 23, 2008 at 5:53 AM Report Abuse

Nice page, why all is removed? Lysenko report?
elena-kiev Sep 19, 2007 at 8:18 AM Report Abuse

thank you for the great photos and memories of Kiev! I'm from kiev but I saw places in the new view! you show and describe them in the new way and I really like it! contact me when you'll be here next time Elena
om_212 Jul 26, 2007 at 5:30 AM Report Abuse

i really enjoy reading your Kyiv page (despite all truncations :) thank you for understanding and capturing not only sights but also the essence of Ukrainian culture.
Ashleigh_Kobewka Jun 3, 2007 at 12:14 PM Report Abuse

So many happy memories of Kiev! Great Page
Sashay Sep 8, 2006 at 11:51 AM Report Abuse

Good day, the link is not listed for the online Kiev map. Is it possible you could send to: GS543LDR@AOL.COM Thank you, Joe
triplehelix Mar 27, 2006 at 12:36 AM Report Abuse

through all its political issues, ukraine still shines beautifully. its a good thing i can read cyrillic!
danroche Mar 2, 2006 at 10:11 AM Report Abuse

Outstanding Travel book, got loads of my questions answered very well!
bugulma Aug 31, 2005 at 11:16 PM Report Abuse

interesting point of view about Kiev :-) Nice restaurants tips, next time in Kieb I will pay attention to many places.
flyingkiwi Jun 29, 2005 at 6:31 PM Report Abuse

I loved the Market Scenes Bobek! Remeber walking round these parts not so long ago myself. Thanks. mark