Golden Gate
Kiev Ukraine
Golden Gate was built in 1037 during the reign of Grand Prince Yaroslav the Wise of Kiev.
St. Andrew's Descent
Kiev Ukraine
According to legend, St. Andrew's descent got its name from Saint Andrew the First-Called.
Deribasovskaya Street
Odessa Ukraine
Deribasovskaya is a symbol of South Palmyra, and if you want to see the most beautiful and interesting sights of Odessa town, then it is worth going on this street.
Duke de Richelieu
Odessa Ukraine
The monument, of the founders of the city, Duke de Richelieu on the Promenade is one of the main attractions of Odessa.
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Klov Palace
| Klov Palace |
Klov Palace is located in Kiev, Orlika Street 8. It was built in Klov, which is now a part of Kiev (since 1756). This palace was built as a residence for royal family during their visits to Kiev Pechersk Lavra. During its existence the Palace had many functions. First it was used as printing establishment of Kiev Pechersk Lavra, later it was used as a military hospital. From 1811-1856 the first Gymnasium for boys was functioning in there. Before 1917 there was a spiritual School for girls. Du... |
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Lessia Ukrainka monument
| Lessia Ukrainka monument |
The monument to Lessia Ukrainka was installed in September, 1973 on the crossing of the Lessi Ukrainki Boulevard and Kutuzva Street, on the main Square of Pechersk district. The architects who created the monument are A.F.Ignashechenko and sculptor G.N.Kal’chenko. The monument represents the figure of the poet made of bronze.Its height is 5 meters and is situated on the pedestal made of black labradorite. Near the monument the trees are planted that are taken from the native town where L... |
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Bogdan Khmelnitskiy monument
| Bogdan Khmelnitskiy monument |
The monument to famous Ukrainian historical and political figure hetman Bogdan Khmelnitskiy is located on the Sophievska square in front of the Sophievskiy Cathedral. The monument was opened on July 11, 1888 to honor the 900th anniversary since the Kiev Russ was baptized. The composition of the monument is very dynamic. The rider stops abruptly his horse. This is a symbol of brave general stopping the movement and indicating to the north-east (on this square December 23, 1648 the citizens of K... |
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Taras Shevchenko monument
| Taras Shevchenko monument |
The monument to great Ukrainian poet Taras Shevchenko is located in the Shevchenko Park in front of the Red building of the Kiev national Taras Shevchenko University. The monument was installed to honor the 125th anniversary of Shevchenko’s birthday and is now one of the symbols of modern Kiev. Since Ukraine became independent in 1991 there has been a tradition to lay flowers to the monument on the occasion of national Ukrainian holidays or the visit of honorable visitors. Today the mon... |
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Andreevska Church
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The Andreevska Church is an orthodox cathedral that honors Apostle Andrew First-Called. It was built by the architect Bartolomeo Rastrelli in 1754. It is built in baroque style. The church is located on the steep right bank of the Dnieper over the historical part of the city – Podol. The Andreevskiy descend that is located near the church connects the upper part of the city with the lower part. Today the church is used by the Ukrainian Autocephalous Orthodox Church. It was built by the ... |
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