Day 3 in Kiev
Dedicate one day to Kiev’s art!
Gorodetsky House stands on an abrupt slope of the Pechersky hill. Many people thought the building of the House on a cliff a madness at that time, and that served as a source of different legends. One of them tells that Gorodetsky started the construction as a result of a bet with other architects, who were telling that it is impossible to build something on such a surface. Another legend tells that the facade was ornamented with bizarre sculptures – sea monsters and exotic animals, in honor of his daughter who drowned in the sea.
One of the most visited tourist attractions in Kiev is the Pinchuk Art Center. The tourists who want to visit it can find it in the historical center of Kiev. The Pinchuk Art Center is an international center of contemporary art of the 21st century. It aims to exhibit new production, presentations, and art collections. The admission to the art center is free. So, it is a great place to get acknowledged with Ukrainian art.
Kiev in Miniature Museum is a place just right for those who haven’t succeeded to visit all attractions of Kiev. The museum is situated in the Hydropark. You can find here 48 miniatures in scale 1:33. The park comprises a copy of Mihailovka Cathedral, the monument Motherland, and even a copy of the Borispol airport with planes landing on it. Also, there are monuments of famous Ukrainian artists in the museum, while a mini-Dnieper is crossed by numerous copies of bridges.
At dawn, Kiev changes! Walking in the evening on Kiev’s streets and squares, you will discover a new characteristic of the Ukrainian capital, totally different from Kiev seen on daylight. Not in vain Kiev is also called the “city of panoramas”. Admire some breathtaking scenes when the city is decorated with one thousand and one lights! The colorful and bright illumination of bridges, temples, and monuments make impossible to take your gaze off them!
