Kiev Tours - Kiev Ukraine with Kiev City Tours

	Population:	2.7 Million people
	Currency:	UAH / Ukraine Hryvnia
	Language:	Ukrainian / Russian
	River:	Dnipro
	Time:	+ 1 hour Mainland Europe
		+ 2 hours London
		+ 6 hours New York

	Distance from Europe/USA:
	Kiev is 2021 Kilometres from London
	2130 Kilometres from Paris
	7500 from New York

Kiev History

Kiev or as locals say Kyiv, is one of the oldest cities in Eastern Europe and according to legend the city was found in the 5th century by 3 brothers and a sister, the oldest brother's name Kyiv.

They sailed down the Dnipro River and started a small village and today in their memory there is a Monument near Paton Bridge and also in the centre of Independence Square. It is a popular visiting place for newly married couples to lay flowers and pay tribute to the founders of the City of Kiev.

Main Street in Kiev is called "Kreschatik" - Kra - Shat - Tick. Here you will find plenty of souvenirs on sale. Top fashion brands such as Gucci and Calvin Klein are located in Central Kiev. At the weekend the main street downtown is closed to traffic and you can take a walk and pass the many buskers singing and dancing.

At the top of Kreschatik Street you will see "Independence Square" known to the locals as MAIDAN. In 2004 it was the focal point for the Orange Revolution. Central Square in Kiev is decorated with 6 beautiful water fountains. One of the most notable statues is the huge column atop which stands the Arch Angel Mikhail the patron saint of Kiev. The round shape Fountain of Friendship has 5000 different sprays, a spectacular sight to see. Flower baskets hang throughout the square.