{"id":7282,"date":"2020-04-29T23:32:08","date_gmt":"2020-04-29T23:32:08","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/mircorp.com\/?p=7282"},"modified":"2024-01-23T22:08:55","modified_gmt":"2024-01-23T22:08:55","slug":"cosmopolitan-kiev-travel-guide-to-ukraine-city-on-the-dnipro","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.mircorp.com\/cosmopolitan-kiev-travel-guide-to-ukraine-city-on-the-dnipro\/","title":{"rendered":"Cosmopolitan Kyiv: A Travel Guide to Ukraine\u2019s Dynamic City on the Dnipro"},"content":{"rendered":"\n
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Kyiv<\/strong> \u2014 the capital of Ukraine<\/a> and the mother city of all Eastern Slavic peoples<\/strong> \u2014 is one of Europe\u2019s most underrated travel gems.<\/strong> Despite decades of struggle from wars, loss, and political turmoil, Kyiv has reemerged as an exciting, eclectic cityscape that displays a proudly independent culture distinct from its post-Soviet counterparts. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Ukrainian pride is displayed everywhere in Kyiv. Photo credit: Jered Gorman<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n

Today a modern hub of three million, this intriguing destination is a heady mix of ancient monasteries, monumental Soviet architecture, up-to-the-minute cafes and bars, and numerous art galleries and workshops \u2014 all bursting with positively palpable energy. There\u2019s something for everyone to explore, whether you want to dive into the city\u2019s unique and colorful history or revel in its lively artistic scene.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n

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Here are some of our favorite ways to explore Ukraine\u2019s exciting and engaging cultural capital. <\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n

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Get an Introduction to Kyiv at Independence Square<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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Independence Square, Kyiv\u2019s central square on Khreshchatyk Street, is filled with fountains and glass domes. Known as the Maidan, this open and welcoming plaza is the city\u2019s most popular gathering point<\/strong>, where people come to stroll, enjoy the nightly fountain show, and catch outdoor weekend concerts.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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An aerial view of Independence Square in the heart of Kyiv. Photo credit: Martin Klimenta<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n

In recent years, Maidan has been the scene of not only festive but feisty Ukrainian events, including the pro-independence protests of the early 1990s and the Orange Revolution in 2004. In February 2014, thousands of people camped and demonstrated here to protest then-president Yanukovych\u2019s decision to strengthen ties with Russia<\/a> instead of the EU. The protesters successfully unseated Yanukovych and restored the Constitution of Ukraine in what is now called the \u201cEuromaidan,\u201d or \u201cRevolution of Dignity.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n

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