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This is without a doubt one of Kyiv's oldest and most beloved streets. In ancient times it linked the administrative part of the upper town with Podil, the lower town of merchants and artisans. Its steep and winding cobblestones are a traditional place for outdoor festivals and concerts, and it has numerous intriguing art galleries and museums. Of course, being at the very heart of the city's art community the street is a favourite stop for tourists in search of paintings and traditional Ukrainian crafts, as well as a repository for all souvenirs tacky and/or Soviet. The sidewalk artisans come out in full force on weekends and big holidays.
There's an interesting building at N°15 that Kyivlany refer to as the Castle of Richard. Built in 1902, it's currently being remade into a hotel by a Ukrainian-American joint venture. A bit further down on the right is a steep, twisting flight of iron steps which will reward lovers of heights with yet another commanding vantage point above Podil and the Dnipro. At the bottom of the hill, turn left to reach the former marketplace of Kontraktova ploscha or right to head toward the funicular at Poshtova ploscha and the funicular. |
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