Ukrainian Waterways: Kiev - Odessa - Kiev, 12 days The Dnieper River cruise Day 1: Kiev. Arrival and embarkation. The Ukrainian capital has more than 1,500 years of history. In Ukrainian its name is pronounced as 'Kyiv'. A charming city with splendid...
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Ukrainian Waterways: Kiev - Odessa - Kiev, 12 days The Dnieper River cruise Day 1: Kiev. Arrival and embarkation. The Ukrainian capital has more than 1,500 years of history. In Ukrainian its name is pronounced as 'Kyiv'. A charming city with splendid architecture, ancient golden domed cathedrals and numerous parks on both sides of the mighty Dnieper River, Kiev is a tourist delight. You will visit the famous Andrijiv Descent, where numerous artists and craftsmen offer their works; the Golden Gate, the remains of a huge wall erected in the 10th century to protect the city; and the Parliament building, situated in a beautiful park. The enormous territory of the city makes it hard at first to find one's way, but luckily there are two helping points – the Dnieper and the Metro. The river crosses the city north to south; the old town is situated on the high right bank, while the new districts occupy the left bank. The old Kiev (the Upper Town today) is known as the "mother of Russ cities."
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