Kiev - Part 1 • VIARAMI

Kiev or Kyiv is the capital of Ukraine. The metropolis is centrally located in the north of the Eastern European state on the banks of the Dnieper River.

Large mural of a woman on a brick building in Kyiv, Ukraine.

Kiev was officially founded in 482 A.D., making it one of the oldest cities in Eastern Europe. Today’s Kiev is a mix of old and new. Not to be missed are the many magnificent historical churches of the city.

Saint Andrew's Church

Mariyinsky Palace – Official ceremonial residence of the President of Ukraine

Damaged multi-story building in Kyiv, Ukraine, under construction.

Monument in Kyiv, Ukraine, featuring a cannon on a stone base.

Ukrainian flag near stacked tires and a metal beam.

Bronze statue of a man seated on a bench atop a soccer ball monument in Kyiv, Ukraine.

Arsenalna metro station in Kyiv, Ukraine, with people sitting on benches outside.

St. Michael's Golden-Domed Monastery

St. Michael's Golden-Domed Monastery exterior: white building with dark wood shingle roof, woman sitting on bench.

St. Michael's Golden-Domed Monastery with a memorial wall displaying photos of fallen soldiers.

Small yellow church with gold domes on a waterfront.

Black and white photo of the Святой Андрей hotel restaurant boat docked on a river.

Black and white photo of a suspension bridge over a river in Kiev.

Two women with umbrellas on a bridge overlooking a river and a bridge under construction in Kyiv.

Row of trees along a metal railing against a blue sky.

Arch of Friendship of Peoples in Kyiv, Ukraine, rising above a lush green forest under a cloudy sky.

Black and white photo of a woman painting a fence with the words

St. Sophia's Cathedral in Kyiv, Ukraine, under a cloudy sky.

Saint Sophia's Cathedral - Recognized by UNESCO as a World Heritage Site

St. Sophia's Cathedral bell tower and adjacent building in Kyiv, Ukraine.

St. Sophia's Cathedral bell tower in Kyiv, Ukraine, with a gold dome and ornate teal and white facade.

Exterior of Saint Sophia's Cathedral in Kyiv, showing a white wall with a dark brown door and green roof details.

Low-angle view of a green and gold dome atop a white building, featuring a golden cross.

Person sitting on a bench in a park next to a white building.

Three green and gold domes of Saint Sophia's Cathedral in Kyiv against a cloudy sky.

Tall beige stone apartment building in Kyiv, Ukraine.

Archway in a light-stone building in Kyiv, Ukraine.

Multi-story brick building with many air conditioning units.

People’s Friendship Arch

The People’s Friendship Arch was inaugurated in 1982 to celebrate the 60th anniversary of the USSR and the celebration of the 1.500th anniversary of the Kiev city. The monument consists of a high arch of titanium and two statues. One is a bronze statue depicting two Russian and Ukrainian workers who hold up the Soviet Order of Friendship of Peoples.

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