Kyiv. Karpuk Unit 7 Lesson 5

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Kyiv has a good selection of tourist attractions, and most of them are in the city centre.

1) The city is known for its magnificent churches and cathedrals. Top of the list and Kyiv’s most popular tourist attraction is Kyiv-Pechersk Lavra (the Caves Monastery). Other great churches are St Michael’s Golden-Domed Monastery, St Sophia’s Cathedral, St Volodymyr’s Cathedral and St Andrew’s Church.

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2) Kyiv is a very green city with many beautiful parks and gardens. Many of them are near the Dnipro river. You can start in the city centre at Khreshchatyk Park and walk right to National Botanical Gardens around 5 miles away, passing Mariyinsky Park and the Park of Glory on the way.

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3) Kyiv has lots of museums and historical buildings. The Golden Gate dates back to the 11th century and was once part of the Kyiv city walls. The Motherland Monument, the Soviet Ukraine’s answer to the Statue of Liberty, towers high above the Museum of the Great Patriotic War.

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4) For a pleasant day in the country visit the open-air museum at Pyrohove. Located on the outskirts of Kyiv, this is the only one attraction that can’t be reached on foot or by underground.

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5)To relax in the city take a walk along Khreshchatyk or browse the colourful stalls at Bessarabsky Market.

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6) In Kiev, you will find a variety of restaurants and cafes serving Ukrainian and European food. It is a modern city where you will find coffee places, pubs and breakfast places.