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Visiting Kiev, Ukraine


Having survived the Mongol Empire, WWII, Chernobyl, and Soviet rule, Kiev is the proud capital of the Ukraine. Filled with theaters, museums, religious sites, modern buildings and ancient ruins, the city of Kiev is the center of Ukrainian culture. The Monastery of the Caves, founded in 1015, and Saint Sophia Cathedral, founded in 1037, are both World Heritage Sites. The Museum of the Great Patriotic War, topped by the massive Motherland Statue, provides gorgeous views of the city below.
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Opera Hotel

5 of 5 stars
Stratford-upon-Avon, United Kingdom
Nov 20, 2009

This is a really good 5 star hotel and lives up to the trip advisor reviews. The hotel has a good standard of decor (the outside is being refurbished) although the communal areas do look tired. The...more

Nov 19, 2009

I like Decadance and Caribian myself, they are good to hang out, different if to compare, but both nice. I live in Kiev, and would suggest also Budda Bar launge zone, I like it very much, atmotphere,...more

Grill Asia

5 of 5 stars
Kiev, Ukraine
Nov 16, 2009

We've selected Grill Asia in Hyatt Hotel to celebrate my wifes birthday with friends and family, due to its fabulous setting, atmosphere and Asian cooks. The style is very different to most other...more

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  • Major features: beaches, tropical scenery, water sports, duty-free shopping
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