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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Some interesting facts about Kiev

5th century A.D. - the date when the Prince Kyi founded the city of Kyiv.
Kiev occupies the sixth place in Europe as for the number of citizens after Moscow London, Peter, Berlin, Madrid. As for the first of October 2012 the number of citizens is 2 822 120.
The Kiev-PechersLavra has the longest chain of caves where the relics that shed holy are placed.
The Arsenalna metro station in Kiev is the deepest in the world. It goes under ground for 105 meters. It was built one of the first in 1960 near the building of the parliament. There is a legend that in the tunnels near the metro station there are refuges for political ruling top. 
The shortest main street, but at the same time the widest main street is Kreshatik in Kiev. Its length is 1225 meters.  
The third most visited McDonalds in the world is in Kiev – near the railway station. This fast food restaurant is always in the list of the most crowded McDonalds in the world. Last year they served 2 283 399 orders.
The fire department in Obolon district is the biggest in Europe.
The Parkovyi Bridge, that leads to the Trukhanov Island, is the longest bridge in Europe.
  
 
 

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