2022
It was incredible idea – to organize World Wide Photo Walk Meet-Up, Showcase the Beauty of your City to the World! Of course, Kyiv Local Guides joined in this wonderful event! Thank you @AlejandraMaría for this opportunity!
I have planned to walk in Podil. This is the most ancient part of Kyiv. It very beautiful district of Ukrainian capital.
But… The weather was unpredictable. It was -12°C. And it was very very snowing. I couldn’t make photos because I didn’t feel my fingers. But we are Ukrainian – we can everything! We don’t afraid the cold!
Before our walking we came to very tasty and original café - Lviv chocolate factory. It’s amazing place. You can try chocolate sweets made here, drink a hot chocolate and cacao.
It was really interesting meet-up. I met new Kyiv Local Guides. It’s amazing people!
After café we went to walk. Kyiv is the city of many old churches. First of all we went to Pokrova’s church. It was built in 18th century. It’s unique building style – Ukrainian baroque (mix European baroque with Ukrainian architecture traditions).
The main street of ancient Podil is Andriyivskyy Descent. The first buildings were erected here in the 17th century.
No 13 of Andriyivskyy Descent is the old Bulgakov family home. Mikhail Bulgakov, a famous Kiev-born Russian writer, lived here in the early-20th century. Now it’s museum. Popular writer's statue is installed near.
The treasure of Podil is St Andrew's Church. The Italian architect Bartolomeo Rastrelly built it in 18th century. It’s typical baroque style.
After we went to Landscape Alley. It’s creative place. Sculptures were created with colorful mosaics.
St. Sophia’s Cathedral is the one of the most ancient churches in Ukraine. It was built in 11th century. St. Sophia’s Cathedral is in World Heritage List.
St. Michael's Golden-Domed Monastery is near to St. Sophia’s Cathedral. It was built in 18th century but was demolished by the Soviet authorities in the 1930s. St. Michael's Golden-Domed Monastery was reconstructed and opened in 1999.
And finally we went to the Golden Gate of Kyiv. It was constructed in 11th century. It was one of fortifications of Ukrainian capital. The Golden Gate was dismantled in the Middle Ages and was completely rebuilt by the Soviet authorities in 1982.
Kyiv is very beautiful city! I want to invite you t visit my city! And I’ll show you the Beauty of Kyiv!
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Hello @NatalkaR
Congrats on your successful meetup. I'm so amazed after seeing those photos you have shared, especially the Golden gate of 11th century. I really loved it...❤️
Also, the food photos too are incredible.
What type of dish is this ? @NatalkaR
I love reading recaps and a great thanks for sharing...
Keep in touch...!!
Regards,
JUSTIN ALEX
South India
Hey @NatalkaR congratulations for your successful photo walk. It's amazing meetup. Thanks for sharing this beautiful pictures and recap with us.
A M A Z I N G ! Thankyou, @NatalkaR and Kyiv Local Guides for sharing your winter wonderland, beautiful Kyiv, with us. It's so good to see you all joining in together. We love every single photo, especially the Ferris wheel and all the snow covered churches. Thanks again and kind regards from Osaka78 🙂 PS Please tell us Kyiv's secret, how is your food so good? As in, look at this amazing food, we never saw anything like it:
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