Kiev Travel Guide

Kiev (Kyiv) is one of the most striking and the oldest cities of Eastern Europe which has played a key role in the advancement of the East Slavic civilization as well as in the modern Ukrainian nation. Established 1500 years ago, Kiev is the capital city of Ukraine and Kiev region.

The name Kiev is said to derive from the name of one of the 4 legendary founders of the city (brothers Kiy, Khoryv, Shchek, and sister Lybid). Read More.

Kiev Travel Guide

Kiev (Kyiv) is one of the most striking and the oldest cities of Eastern Europe which has played a key role in the advancement of the East Slavic civilization as well as in the modern Ukrainian nation. Established 1500 years ago, Kiev is the capital city of Ukraine and Kiev region.

The name Kiev is said to derive from the name of one of the 4 legendary founders of the city (brothers Kiy, Khoryv, Shchek, and sister Lybid). Currently, Kiev is the traditional and most commonly used names among locals, but in 1995 the Ukrainian government approved Kyiv as the compulsory Romanization for use in legislative and official acts.

Kiev is elegantly situated on the charming banks of the Dnieper River. It is one of the most visited cities in Europe. Close to nature, one half of Kyiv's area is occupied by parks and gardens. One of the biggest cities in Europe, with a population of 3,14 million it occupies an area of more than 840 sq. km.

Kiev's most prominent historical architecture complexes are the St. Sophia Cathedral, where the princes of Kiev were crowned, and other is the Kiev Pechersk Lavra (Monastery of the Caves), which has two 11th-century cathedrals on its grounds, in addition to its renowned catacombs, which are recognized by UNESCO as a World Heritage Site.

If you are planning Kiev tour, Ukraine’s capital has a lot to offer in its platter, so if you have plenty of time, you have numerous options to explore:

There are about 70 museums, 70 scientific institutions among which 5 are international, 60 bridges, 60 amazing parks, and gardens, 3 film studios, plenty of monuments, historical buildings, religious places, and other Kiev attractions.

Plan Kiev tour now with your loved ones, book Kiev tour package and be ready for an amazing fun-filled trip.