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Kiev is the real heart of Ukraine and also the city of extraordinary beauty.
According to legend, Kyiv was founded by three brothers by the name of Kyi, Shchek, Khoryv, and their sister Lybid. And the city got its name in honor of the eldest of the brothers - Kyi.
Kiev has a rich history, because it has more than 1,500 years. In the X-XII centuries, the city of Kiev was a cultural and political center of the ancient Slavic state of Kievan Rus'. That is why Kiev is called the mother of Russian cities (rus. «Мать городов русских»), from where the modern civilization of eastern Slavs takes its origin.
Kiev is famous for its cultural and historical monuments, that represent the value of the global scale.
The most famous attraction in Kiev is Saint Sophia Cathedral, inside it you can see the exquisite mosaics and frescoes dating from the XI century. Ancient relics of saints are kept within the walls of Kiev Pechersk Lavra.
Golden Gate, built in 1037, the famous St. Andrew's descent, that is the first street of ancient Kiev, Church of St. Andrew the Apostle, and St. Vladimir's Cathedral – all of these sights are the memorials of art, culture and architecture, without which it is impossible to travel around modern Kiev. All these places you can also visit virtually - with the help of our spherical panoramas.
Kiev is undeniably one of the greenest cities in Europe. The citizens of the city will confirm the fact that on a hot summer day you can get around the city without leaving the shade of trees. By the way, the symbol of Kiev is a chestnut leaf.
In Kiev, all the parks, gardens and landscapes of the city are so beautiful and charming. In Kiev the air holds the spirit of antiquity, that can be felt while you’re walking the ancient streets of the city. The friendly citizens of Kiev always welcome the guests of the city and are glad to help you reach every place you want. For this purpose people say - a clever tongue will take you anywhere, even to Kiev.
Kiev is the city of unique beauty and bright contrasts, which will give you lots of positive emotions. So it’s worth to visit it again and again.