Every city with a long history is inimitable. Especially if we talk about such city as Kiev, the fifteen-century-long history of which has intertwined surprising legends and outstanding historical events, majestic victories and tragic defeats. Here everything is of special sense – a landscape, where the river adjoins mountains, and the vivid present goes with unique historical monuments. Becoming acquainted with such a city is not just a fascinating trip, but an exiting search of the city’s soul.  Kiev's sightseeing list is topped by its famous gold-domed churches and cathedrals, magnificent sanctuaries of worship that impress with their history and art. Kiev's oldest church was built in 1037 by Prince Yaroslav the Wise, with its interior of rich frescoes and mosaics, many of which are still intact almost a millennium later, St. Sophia's made a huge impression on the ordinary worshippers of Kiev. Among all the riches of sightseeing of Kiev, the most famous is Kyivo-Pecherska Lavra. That is the monastery which made Kiev the `Rome' of Orthodox Christianity and received pilgrims from all over European continues to attract thousands of visitors today. Its territory of 28ha contains not only churches, towers and an underground cave system but also some of Kiev's most interesting museums. Hundreds of verses, poems and romances are devoted to Kiev, and it won’t be enough even a milion of pages to describe all the beauty and charm of the city. Kiev is always open to visitors and warmly welcomes you! Is it always better one time to see the beauty of the city, then to read about it hundred times!
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