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History Museum Attractions In Kiev

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Kiev or Kyiv is the capital and largest city of Ukraine, located in the north central part of the country on the Dnieper. The population in July 2015 was 2,887,974 , making Kiev the 7th most populous city in Europe.Kiev is an important industrial, scientific, educational, and cultural centre of Eastern Europe. It is home to many high-tech industries, higher education institutions, and world-famous historical landmarks. The city has an extensive infrastructure and highly developed system of public transport, including the Kiev Metro. The city's name is said to derive from the name of Kyi, one of its four legendary founders . During its history, Kiev, on...
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  • 1. Golden Gate Kiev
    The Golden Gates of Kyiv was the main gate in the 11th century fortifications of Kyiv, the capital of Kievan Rus'. It was named in imitation of the Golden Gate of Constantinople. The structure was dismantled in the Middle Ages, leaving few vestiges of its existence. It was completely rebuilt by the Soviet authorities in 1982, though no images of the original gates have survived. The decision has been immensely controversial, for there were many competing reconstructions of what the original gate might have looked like.The rebuilt structure on the corner of Volodymyr street and Yaroslaviv Val Street contains a branch of the National Sanctuary Sophia of Kyiv museum. The name Zoloti Vorota is also used for a nearby theater and theZoloti Vorota station of the Kiev Metro.
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  • 3. National Historical Museum of Ukraine Kiev
    The National Museum of the History of Ukraine illustrates Ukraine's history from ancient times till nowadays. The museum, under different names, was located in various building in Kiev throughout its history, starting from 1899. The present building is located in a prominent position in historic Volodymyrska Street in Kiev. Designed by architect Joseph Karakis, it was built in 1937-1939 to house the Shevchenko State Art School. In 1944, the art school moved and the building became the National Museum of the History of Ukraine. Exhibitions on display include: ethnographic material, archaeological items including a significant collection of Scythian art, historical paintings and sculptures, numismatic collections, early printed books, etc.
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  • 4. Museum of History of St. Michael's Monastery Kiev
    There are several museums in Kiev, Ukraine on topics ranging from art to history, transport, and religion. They constitute an important aspect of Kiev's focus on knowledge, culture, and history.
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  • 5. Kyiv History Museum Kiev
    Kiev or Kyiv is the capital and largest city of Ukraine, located in the north central part of the country on the Dnieper. The population in July 2015 was 2,887,974 , making Kiev the 7th most populous city in Europe.Kiev is an important industrial, scientific, educational, and cultural centre of Eastern Europe. It is home to many high-tech industries, higher education institutions, and world-famous historical landmarks. The city has an extensive infrastructure and highly developed system of public transport, including the Kiev Metro. The city's name is said to derive from the name of Kyi, one of its four legendary founders . During its history, Kiev, one of the oldest cities in Eastern Europe, passed through several stages of great prominence and relative obscurity. The city probably existe...
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  • 7. Pavlo Tychyna Literary Memorial Museum - Apartment Kiev
    Pavlo Tychyna was a major Ukrainian poet, interpreter, publicist, public activist, academician, and statesman. He created lyrics to the Anthem of the Ukrainian Soviet Socialist Republic.
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  • 8. Museum of Cultural Heritage Kiev
    There are several museums in Kiev, Ukraine on topics ranging from art to history, transport, and religion. They constitute an important aspect of Kiev's focus on knowledge, culture, and history.
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