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A huge arch with diameter of 50 m, made out of titanium, with sculptures underneath. It was erected in 1982 for the 60th anniversary of the Soviet Union and 1,500th anniversary of Kyiv city. One of the two sculptures, a bronze statue symbolizing a Ukrainian and Russian worker, was dismantled in 2022 following the Russian invasion.
The Arch of Freedom of the Ukrainian People, formerly known as Peoples' Friendship Arch, is a monument in Kyiv, the capital of Ukraine. It was opened on 7 November 1982, amidst the celebration of the 1,500th Anniversary of Kyiv, to commemorate the 60th Anniversary of the USSR and the "reunification of Ukraine with Russia in 1654".
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A working monastery that goes back to the 12th century. Destroyed during the Soviet era, with many of its art works hastily removed, some of which were transferred to the museums in Moscow and St Petersburg, some were moved to St Sophia Cathedral. Some mosaics housed in St Sophia subsequently fell into the hands of the Nazis but were returned... to the Hermitage in St Petersburg. Rebuilt in 1997-98. Impressive gold domes, best visited on a sunny day. Behind the complex is a pleasant park with views of the Dnieper and, to the left, the entrance to the funicular.
Музей Магдeбурзького права, Музей історії київського самоврядування
A very interesting permanent exhibition about "On the history of government in Kyiv", devoted to 500th anniversary of providing the city of Magdeburg law.
Майдан Незалежності
Independence Square or Maidan is the place where opposition to pro-Russian governments gathered at different points between 2004 and 2013. This is a central meeting place in Kyiv.
Міський музей української ікони "Духовні скарби України"
The exhibition presents about 300 icons late 15th - early 20th century.
Маріїнський Парк
Маріїнський Палац
The ceremonial residence of the President of Ukraine in Kyiv. It is a Baroque palace on the hilly bank of the Dnipro River.