Historical and Architectural monuments of Kiev. 

This tour includes observing survived architectural ensembles of XI-XVII centuries, historical and modern monuments.
Kiev numbers more than 2000 architectural monuments, which give Kiev the special atmosphere of ancient times.
During the excursion you will be acquainted with an architectural pearl of Kiev – Vladimir’s Cathedral. It contains pieces of art of XIX centuries. The cathedral was painted by prominent artists Vasnetsov, Vrubel, Nesterov.
You will observe the Golden Gates, which were built XI century and formed a part of fortification constructions. They were destroyed in the 13th century, during the II World War and reconstructed in the 20th century.
The tour includes visiting St.Sophia’s Cathedral - one of the biggest preserve-museums in Ukraine, which was built XI century in the times of Yaroslav the Wise. The cathedral was a residence of Kiev metropolitans and played the key role in Orthodox Rus destiny. It is a vivid examples of the Old Rus monumental art. The cathedral interior has been preserving from the time of its foundation.
You will have a chance to see monuments to outstanding historical figures: the monument to Prince Volodimir, to Princes Olga, to Prince Yaroslav the Wise, to Bogdan Khmelnitsky and to other prominent people, who made significant contribution to Ukrainian history.

Duration of the excursion is 3 hours.

The tour price:
- 80 $ (car 1-3 seats)
- 102 $ (minibus 7-10 seats)

The tour price includes: services of guide-interpreter and transport
The tour price excludes: museum fee (3$ per person)

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