The City Of Kiev– this magical place that is like a green carpet, with Golden domes flowers, covering a gray-haired Bank of the Dnieper. The first capital of Russia, extraordinary, eventful history and a great cultural and spiritual heritage. Any street, building or the Church of this great city literally breathes glorious history. Antiquity and the progressive present are intertwined here in unimaginable ensemble. Hoary past and hazy future go hand in hand. After all, along with the historical places, the city is home to hundreds of the latest architectural structures, scientific and educational centers, chic entertainment venues, shopping malls, transport interchanges, airports and stations, government and administrative agencies. Among the numerous parks, with statues, fountains and monuments rise to the heights of the majestic temples of St. Sophia and St. Michael's, Holy Trinity, St. Vladimir's Cathedral, Kiev-Pechersk Lavra, St. Andrew's Church, the first stone Church in Russia – Church of the tithes. Places attracting many pilgrims from all parts of the world are also ancient monasteries. In addition to Orthodox churches, in Kiev there are a few beautiful samples of Catholic religious architecture. This is the Cathedral, where in our days you can listen to organ concerts, as well as Greco-Catholic Church of St. Catherine. Kyiv land has also preserved numerous castles and palaces – the Mariinsky Palace, the Castle of Richard Pechersk fortress. Outstanding architectural constructions are Kiev Opera house, Golden gate, the House with chimeras, House with cats and Chocolate house. The main street of Kiev is a famous Khreschatyk passing through the three main squares of the city – European, Independence and Bessarabska. One of the most visited places in Kiev is also Andriyivsky Uzviz – the oldest street connecting the upper and Central part of the city. This is a true street-Museum. Here is a large number of cultural institutions, including the house – Museum of the mystical writer Bulgakov. On the street you can find a collection of exhibited and sold paintings and graphic paintings. It hosts various fairs, festivals and concerts. If You do not have time to visit or to see all of the desired places and sights of Kiev – visit the wonderful modern Park Kyiv in miniature, where in a small layout presents all the basic beauty and cultural centers of the city. If You don't know where to begin the journey to this breathtaking city – You will help many walking, bus and even horse riding excursions.