Kiev is the city, which does not look like any other city in Europe. You surely will enjoy the atmosphere of Kiev city center and find out about the style of life of people in the capital of Ukraine. Today the life in city center of Kiev is very dynamic. A lot of business centers have been recently built here and this is where the business life is concentrated.

Kiev (or Kyiv) was the center of orthodox religion in the Eastern Europe, with rich history and culture. There are number of churches and cathedrals well preserved and restored in the center of Kiev.

Main districts of Kiev city center

The three main districts of Kiev are: the upper town, Pechersk, and Podol.

The upper town was founded in Middle Ages of Kiev. This is the location of Golden Gates and St Sophia Cathedral, Kiev Opera House, Volodymyrsky Cathedral and Mikhailovsky Cathedral.

During the times of Kiev Rus it was the symbol of power and strength.

Main governing residences were located in the upper part of Kiev, which also served as a meeting spot of guests and Ambassadors.

Podol is the downtown of Kiev and the oldest part of the city.

Podol was an important trading center due to favorite location of the Kontraktovy House (Dom).

Pechersk is an architectural and religious center of Kiev, where Lipki, House with Chimeras, the Administration of President and the Parliament of Ukraine are located. Pechersk Lavra is located on the hill of Pechersk.

Tourists coming to Kiev visit Andreevsky descent.

Andreevskaya Church, souvenirs market place, paintings, and antique stuff – all can be found in this amazing old street of Kiev. Don’t miss the opportunity to visit House museum of Bulgakov, which is also located in Andreevskyi descent.

The very center of Kiev is surely Khreshchatyk street. One can chose Maidan Nezalezhnosti (The Independence Square) or Kreschatik metro stations to start a tour and continue to the National Opera Theater, or Mykhailovsky Cathedral for example.

Interesting facts about Kiev

• The longest street of Kiev is Brovarsky avenue, – 14 km length.
• The shortest street is the Engineering pereulok, which is not far from Arsenalna Square, the length is less than 50m and only 3 buildings are located on it.
• Vladimirskaya Street is the oldest one in Kiev with the history of more than 1000 years old.
• The widest street of Kiev is Kreschatik – 75 meters from one building to another.
• The narrowest street is Georgievskiy pereulok, with the width of only 54, meters.
• The most highly populated district is Desnianskyi with the population of about 354,5 thousand people.
• The less populated district is Pechersk with the population of 139 thousand people.
• The deepest metro station in Kiev is Arsenalna, with the depth of 105 meters. It is also one of the deepest metro stations in the world.
• The most beautiful metro station is Golden Gates and it is considered to be one of the ten most beautiful metro stations in the world.
• The highest building of Kiev is the TV tower in the historical district of Syrez, built in 1973, the height of which is 380 m.
• The most popular museum is Kiev Pechersk Lavra, visited almost by million of tourist every year.
• The highest monument of Kiev is the Museum of the Great Patriotic War, the height is 102 meters. It was open in 1981.
• Troeschina is the district with the highest density of population in Kiev.

Best time for visiting Kiev is May – June, when the chestnut trees are in blossom and it is not so hot yet.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the Centre of Kiev?

Khreshchatyk street is the center of Kyiv and is the main street of Kyiv. Khreshchatyk street stretches from the European Square through Maidan to Bessarabska Square. The length of Khreshchatyk street is 1.2 kilometres (0.75 mi). 

Is Kiev worth visiting?

Kiev is worth visiting, the reasons are amazing architecture, interesting history, plenty of restaurants to enjoy truly Ukrainian cuisine. 

What is Kyiv known for?

Kyiv is known as the capital Ukraine, its important industrial, scientific, educational and cultural center. Kyiv is one major cities in Eastern Europe. Kyiv is world for high education institutions, and historical places. Kyiv is on of the biggest cities in Ukraine with the population of about 3 million people. 

How old is Kiev Ukraine?

Kiev (Kyiv) was established in AD 482 (officially). In 1982 Kyiv city celebrated its 1,500th anniversary. There are also archaeological findings, which suggest that the Kyiv was founded in the 6th or 7th century.