Kiev is a beautiful city with its marvelous hills and unique sightseeing. Having bunch of trees and flowers it is always associated with chestnuts. Kiev architectural landscape is unique. Due to the huge number of orthodox churches it is called sometimes the Gold-Domed city. 
 

Like San Francisco, Kiev has a famous Golden Gate. It's the remnant of a fortified wall that protected this former capital of the Kievan Russian Empire in the 11th and 12th centuries. This recently reconstructed remains of the former fortified wall of the city defined the limits of the city in centuries past. Nowadays, Kiev is the capital of newly independent Ukraine.

Kiev is situated in north central Ukraine, astride the Dnipro River, which flows south to the Black Sea. 

The art and architecture of Kyiv are world treasures. You will see the highlights of it during our sightseeing tours. Kievan architecture reflects Ukraine's Orthodox Christian religious heritage. The grand Cathedral of St. Sophia was once the site for royal coronations, and features beautiful 11th century frescoes. A short trolley ride from downtown is the Percherska Lavra Monestery of the Caves, with its two cathedrals, bell tower, museums, and famed catacombs. Overlooking the old section of Kyiv, Podol, stands the Ukrainian Baroque church of St. Andrew, much beloved by Ukrainians.

Rebuilt since the devastation of World War II, Kiev boasts other attractions like Old Town, on the Dnipro's elevated right bank, plus lots of woods and parks. That's along with a full complement of arts institutions, like the Kiev Opera House and innovative Kiev Young Theater.

 Ukrainian pottery, embroidery, and handicrafts are available throughout the city, particularly in shops on Andrievsky Uzviz, at Percherska Lavra, and St. Sophia's church. 

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