Sights of Kiev
St. Andrew's Street |
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 The district, which dates to the times of the Kiev Ruse empire, is now the center of Kiev's cultural life. The buildings that went up there in the late 19th and early 20th centuries and the overall bohemian atmosphere give a unique charm to the place. Each building is a piece of art in itself. There are painters' studio, theaters, museums, exhibition halls, galleries and souvenir shops. Those working in these establishments are as colorful as the buildings themselves. Tourists often say this street reminds them of the Monmartre Hills. St. Andrew's may be more vibrant, however. When the weather is good, artists place their works right in the street. You can find everything here - from modern paintings to a Kazak's hat (papaha) from the Russian civil war of 1918. The centerpiece of St. Anrew's Street is St. Andrew's Church. It is one of the best examples in the country of the Ukrainian baroque style architecture. Russia's Queen Elizabeth ordered it built in the 18th century. The famed architect Rastrelli personally supervised the project. The other impressive building in the area is the Castle of Richard the Lion Heart. The structure actually has nothing to do with Richard the First of England It was built in the late 19th century. But it does look like a real Western medieval castle. Another popular place in the area is St. Andrew's 13, the house of the famous Russian writer Michael Bulgakov who is the author of well-known "Master and Margarita." |
Tourism Library Ukrainian Sights Kiev sights St. Andrew's Street phone: +380973278698 Kirill Yasko
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