Highlights of Kyiv, duration: 3 hours
Sites to visit:"Vladimir’s Old Town" - the place were Prince Vladimir the Baptist had founded his Kremlin and built the first Christian church in Kyivan Rus State that was destroyed in 1240 during Tartar-Mongol invasion. See the copy of the foundation of the Church of Tithe, panorama ground (a marvellous view of the Lower Old Town called Podol) St. Andrew’s Church designed by famous architect Rastrelli who was a court architect of Russian tsarina Elizabeth (outside visit). Open-air souvenir market is located nearby. St. Sophia Cathedral - outside visit. The tourists come into the territory of the Cathedral, see all the buildings, a belfry, take pictures - but from outside. The Golden Gate of Kyiv - outside visit University building, Opera House, Khreshchatik Street (main Kyiv boulevard) - from the bus (car).
Arch of Friendship Monument to the founders of the city Kyiv St. Vladymyr’s Cathedral (inside) - if the time permits.
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