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Lypky is the de facto government quarter of Ukraine hosting the buildings of Parliament, Presidential Administration and Government. Lypky became known only recently since the 19th century. During that time, it already became known as an elite district. Many houses here were built by German architects in the Art Nouveau style.
On this tour, visit the Alley of Heavenly Hundred Heroes, dedicated to the Revolution of Dignity, Horodetskyi Street, with buildings in the Art Nouveau style, the Ivan Franko Theatre, the famous House with Chimeras, Lyuteranska Street, where the German community lived and where the Lutheran church is located.
What's Included
Meeting and pickup
In front of the victory column „Independence Monument”
Itinerary
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1Maidan Nezalezhnosti
This is the main square of the country, which became the epicentre of events during the three revolutions.
15 minutes • Admission ticket free -
2The House with Chimeras
The house was built by Vladislaw Horodecki, a Kyiv architect-romanticist, as a rental property, and today is known as The House with Chimeras. The house sands on a steep slope, and has three-story a cellar as viewed from the street side, and six-story from the opposite side. Its attractive appearance is primarily due to its concrete decorations depicting elephants, rhinoceros, antelopes, lizards, mythological nymphs astride fishes ect.
15 minutes • Admission ticket not included -
3The National Bank of Ukraine
The ensemble of the National Bank of Ukraine has been the financial centre of Kyiv since olden times. At first, the office the office of the State Bank occupied a Classicism-styled two-story house. Later, a new two-story building was erected on its right.
15 minutes • Admission ticket not included -
4The Cabinet of Ministers - Budynok Uryadu (The Government)
The Government Building occupied by the Cabinet of Ministers of Ukraine, is one of Kyiv’s most imposing buildings. This huge structure occupies 235,000 m², and is a fine example of the wide employment of classical architectural heritage.
15 minutes • Admission ticket not included -
5Verkhovna Rada
This is considered to be the most harmonic of oll the administrative buildings erected during Soviet rule. The external decoration displays the simplicity and clarity of Classicism. Beside the portico are sculpture groups featuring representatives of the Ukrainian people. The building is terminated with a glass dome an a spire on which flutters the blue and yellow Ukrainian flag.
15 minutes • Admission ticket not included -
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As far back as 1744, The Empress Elizabeth Petrovna, whilst residing in Kyiv, chose this site for the building of a palace for the Tsar’s visiting. The Palace stood in a picturesque setting affording fine views of trans-Dnipro area. From here, it was easy to reach the Lavra sanctuaries.
15 minutes • Admission ticket not included
Additional info
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
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Cancellation Policy
- For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the experience’s start time.
- If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
- Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
- This experience requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund.
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